State Historical Museum of Iowa

Museum Hours

Visit the State Historical Museum of Iowa for an exciting adventure through the history of Iowa. Explore exhibits and engage with a rich collection of historic artifacts and documents.

State Historical Building – 1st & 2nd Floor West
600 E. Locust St.
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 281-5111

Tuesday – Friday
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Saturday
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 

Closed state holidays. 

Please note the museum entrance on Grand Avenue is closed. Visitors may enter the building on Locust Street under the portico or through the Research Center doors on the terrace off of Grand Avenue.

Complimentary parking is available in the State Capitol Complex Parking Garage located at Pennsylvania Ave. and Grand Ave. Metered street parking is also available.

Café Baratta's is currently closed.