Connect with this landmark building designed by Cass Gilbert through its amazing stories — and learn about its incredible architecture, art and history.
Discover the capitol’s incredible history, art, and architecture, and connect with its amazing stories on a free guided tour.
Visit the chambers where government decisions are made. Learn about the legislative process while taking in the building’s incredible architecture, art, and history.
Not sure where to start? Learn about some of the most popular spots at the capitol. Choose a few or visit them all.
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See the Capitol lit by its original 1900s lighting, following a tour guide through the shadowy rotunda, hallways and chambers as history lingers round every corner.
This exhibit is a curated collection of Anne Labovitz' decade-long international project, designed to amplify cross-cultural connection through art and dialogue.
Learn how Minnesotans played important roles in the Civil War by looking at battle flags, art and memorials.
