E. Ninth and Grand Ave.
Des Moines
General Information:  515-284-5591

Open 8 to 4:30 Mon-Fri., 9-4 Sat.  Closed Sunday's and Holidays.
Free 40 minute tour, of century old building, features 275 foot gold leafed dome, flanked by four smaller domes, grand stair case and beautiful woodwork.
Also see legislative and supreme court chambers.  Scale model of battleship Iowa, collection of first lady dolls.  Grounds include statutes and war memorials.