Veterans Memorial Building

The Veterans Memorial Building is located in downtown Cedar Rapids on Mays Island, between 1st and 2nd Avenue Bridges. The mailing address and main entrance is: 50 2nd Avenue Bridge, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52401. Main entrance open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. The building is used for many tenants, organizations, businesses, clubs, and veterans gym. The veterans gym may be accessed between the hours of 8 am 8 pm, M-F only. The current directory lists contact information and hours of operation.

The Veterans Memorial Building is open to the public on the following City holidays:

Memorial Day 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
July 4th, Independence Day 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

November 11th, Veterans Day 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

The 1st Avenue entrance is used for North Tower access only, please use the 2nd Avenue entrance.
The 1st Avenue entrance will be open when there is an event in the ballroom.

The Veterans Memorial Building is closed to the public on the following City holidays:

New Year's Day

President's Day

Good Friday

Labor Day

Thanksgiving & Friday after

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

For group or individual history tours of the building, please call our office at 319-286-5038 to schedule.