Welcome to the Museum.
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. Now a National Historic Landmark, the Old Capitol Museum welcomes you to explore.
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Gallery Walk + Art & Write Night
Friday, June 5, 2026 5:00pm to 8:00pm
A special edition Art & Write Night coincides with the Iowa City Downtown District's Summer Gallery Walk featuring "Thrift Style" exhibit at Old Capitol Museum.
The University of Iowa Pentacrest Museums (Old Capitol Museum & The UI Museum of Natural History) serve to strengthen the vital role of both Museums in the educational, research, and engagement missions of the University, enhancing the campus-wide focus on cultural and environmental diversity.
