Old Capitol Museum
21 North Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA 52242
Hours open
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday:
Closed
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About the Business
The Old Capitol Museum, located at 21 North Clinton Street in Iowa City, Iowa, is a historic landmark and popular tourist attraction. Housed in the beautifully restored Old Capitol building, which served as the first state capitol of Iowa, the museum offers visitors a glimpse into the state's political and cultural history. With exhibits showcasing the building's role in shaping Iowa's early days as a territory and state, as well as its significance in the Civil War era, visitors can explore the rich history of the region. The museum also hosts events, tours, and educational programs for all ages, making it a must-visit destination for history enthusiasts and tourists alike.
Reviews
"Excellent source for Iowa history. Captivating for a 10 year old, a 6 year old, college student, and parents! Clean, informational, interesting."
"Wonderful historic building with much importance for the state of Iowa. I've attended many wonderful events here. The tour is very informative."
"Gal at the front was incredibly helpful! Building is beautiful and well-built, especially after the fire. There's a great display in the basement of before and after the fire and some knowledgeable ladies who were going into the Archive Room down there. It was fun to see the difference in the Old Capitol Senate and House Rooms and the ones in the Des Moines Capitol. Fun facts are posted in all the rooms as well. The gift shop had a lot of neat stuff in it too!"
"This is a very cool little piece of Americana history. I really apreciate that they really keep restrictions as minimal as possible. You can really get right up to the artifacts. I really apreciated the extra tid bits about interactions with Native peoples. The place is really cleen and well done. The bathrooms are nice too. The room in the basement level also has so modern things done for the university. A great place to take photos and everyone was friendly it's also free!"
"The Old Capitol remains one of the most recognizable symbols of the state of Iowa. In the many years since the cornerstone was laid, the building has served state legislatures, countless university uses, and has undergone multiple additions and renovations, even surviving a major fire in 2001."
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