University of Iowa - Old Capitol Museum

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Old Capitol Museum Description

The Old Capitol's cornerstone was laid on Independence Day in 1840, and it served for 150 years. The Old Capitol was deeded to The University of Iowa in 1857 and has served as library, chapel, and armory as well as providing space for classrooms and offices as the University grew.

Hobbies & Activities category: Historical museum; Architecture - Neo-Classical

Address

Old Capitol Museum
24 Old Capitol
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA 52242
United States

Map Old Capitol Museum

Phone 1 (319) 335-0548

http://www.uiowa.edu/~oldcap/

Hours



Open	Closed	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	13:00
Closed		15:00	15:00	17:00	15:00	17:00	17:00

Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1) President's Day - USA (3rd Monday, February) Memorial Day - USA (Last Monday, May) American Independance Day (July 4) Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September) Columbus Day - USA (2nd Monday, October) Veteran's Day - USA (November 11) Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November) Christmas - Christian (December 25) New Year's Eve (December 31)