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Free Guided Tours

Take a free guided tour and get an overview of Capitol history, art, architecture and state government.
 

Highlights 

  • The second-largest self-supported marble dome in the world
  • Exterior marble cleaned and repaired
  • Decorative art, murals and paintings restored to original 1905 patterns and colors
  • Exposed limestone foundation walls and new public spaces in basement
  • Stories about the Capitol's history, art and architecture
  • The chambers where government decisions are made
  • Weather permitting, walk to the Quadriga (golden horses) on the roof

Visit the first floor information desk for tours.

Free guided tour times

 Tours leave at the top of the hour and are 45 minutes. Tours begin at the Capitol Information and Tour Center located in Room 126 on the first floor to the right side of the main (south) entrance.

 

Day First Tour Last Tour
Monday–Friday 9:00 am 4:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am 2:00 pm

Minnesota State Capitol

75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd St. Paul, MN 55155

651-296-2881 | statecapitol@mnhs.org