The Iowa History Research Center in Des Moines is open Wednesday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The Research Center in Iowa City (effective July 9, 2025) is open Wednesday - Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and closed on Saturday. The Research Center in Iowa City requires a scheduled appointment.
Scheduling an appointment in advance of your visit with at least 2 days notice in Des Moines or Iowa City is highly recommended if you plan on accessing the State Archives and Special Collections materials. Please use our form to book an appointment online. Please fill out and submit the information and one of our staff members will contact you to confirm and coordinate details related to your appointment. Requesting an appointment does not guarantee an appointment. Your appointment is confirmed once a staff member has contacted, coordinated and confirmed with you.