At the center of it all:
The Old Capitol Museum is open to the public with always-free admission. Use this section to plan your visit. We're looking forward to your arrival.
Calendar of Events
Spooky Night @ The Museum
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Happy Spooky Szn, Hawkeyes!
The Pentacrest Museums are excited to put on Spooky Night @ The Museum, open for all of our campus and community to enjoy. We'll keep the Old Capitol Museum open after hours for guests to find a treat and roam the galleries. Stumble upon docents with some slightly spooky history to share with you in our galleries like the original University President's Office, the original UI Library, and the original Iowa House Chamber where our Iowa Constitution was first drafted...