State Historical Building of Iowa
Wedding venue in Des Moines, Iowa
About State Historical Building of Iowa
The State Historical Building of Iowa offers wedding receptions in its sky-lit atrium, which features a grand staircase and is available for evening and weekend bookings. The atrium’s listed wedding setup seats up to 350 at round tables; other arrangements accommodate up to 400 at round tables or 600 theater-style. The Café Terrace, connected to Café Barattas, hosts up to 160 and is offered for wedding ceremonies, receptions and rehearsal dinners, with views of the State Capitol and downtown Des Moines. The outdoor Grand Terrace hosts wedding ceremonies and receptions for up to 500, with access from Grand Avenue, Locust Street or Pennsylvania Avenue. Baratta’s Catering provides on-site food and beverage service, with a catering manager to help select meals, snacks, desserts and beverage stations. Building rentals include tables and chairs, with setup and teardown of these items. Grand Terrace tables, seating, décor and their setup and teardown are arranged through local vendors and are not included in the building rental fee. Complimentary parking is available in the Capitol Complex Parking Garage, with metered street parking and valet arrangements also available; parking is subject to availability.
The facts
- Guests
- 10–500 guests
- Price
- From $5,000
- Pricing note
- Contact the events team for availability and pricing. 501(c)(3) organizations receive a 20% discount on rental fees. Grand Terrace table, seating and décor rental and their setup and teardown are not included in the building rental fee.
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
- Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach State Historical Building of Iowa
- Website: history.iowa.gov
- Phone: (515) 281-5111
- Address: 600 E Locust St
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