The Capitol is open Monday-Friday, 7:30-5:00. Free guided tours are available Monday-Friday at 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 1:00 p.m. Capitol tours are limited to 20 people on a first come, first served basis. All tours begin at the Visitor Information Desk, north side, first floor.
Capitol tours take about an hour and include a trip to the dome observation area. The dome is a 99 step climb above the 3rd floor and is accessible by stairs only. A closed-captioned video tour (near the third floor elevators) is available for visitors who are unable or do not wish to make the climb.
Self-guided tours of the dome are not permitted.
MASKS ARE OPTIONAL AT THE CAPITOL AND WHILE ON TOUR. SCHEDULED TOURS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR CANCELLATION IN CONSIDERATION OF HEALTH AND SAFETY CONCERNS.
Two entrances are available for Capitol visitors. You may enter the building on the north side (Colfax and Sherman Avenues), up the stairs, or use the ADA accessible ground level entrance (14th and Sherman Avenues), under the stairs.
Can't visit in person? Take our virtual tour here.
We are unable to schedule tours the following dates:
| Date of Tour Closure | Reason |
|---|---|
| Mother Cabrini Day Monday October 3, 2022 |
Capitol closed |
| Wednesday, October 19, 2022 | Capitol open for self-guided tours only. Mr. Brown's Attic museum and the dome observation area will be closed. |
| Veterans Day Friday, November 11, 2022 |
Capitol closed |
| Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 24, 2022 |
Capitol closed |
| Friday, November 25, 2022 | Capitol open for self-guided tours only. Mr. Brown's Attic museum and the dome observation area will be closed. |
| Thursday, December 8, 2022 | Capitol open for self-guided tours only. Mr. Brown's Attic museum and the dome observation area will be closed. |
| Friday, December 23, 2022 | Capitol open for self-guided tours only. Mr. Brown's Attic museum and the dome observation area will be closed. |
| Christmas holiday observed Monday, December 26, 2022 |
Capitol closed |
