Visit and Learn

We are pleased to announce that we are again offering free guided tours of the Capitol, beginning June 16, 2021. 

These 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.  If you are not able to make the climb, we offer a video presentation of the dome on the third floor.  (Self-guided tours of the dome are not permitted.)

The Capitol is open Monday-Friday, 7:30-5:00.  Daily tours are available Monday-Friday at 10:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 2:00pm.  Capitol tours are limited to 15 people, first come first serve.

The Capitol will be open for self-guided tours only Monday, September 27 through Friday, October 1.  Mr. Brown's Attic Museum and the dome observation area will be closed during this time.  The Capitol will be closed Monday, October 4. 

Tours will resume on Tuesday, October 5.

Masks and physical distancing are required while on tour. (Updated August 30, 2021)

SCHEDULED TOURS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR CANCELLATION IN CONSIDERATION OF HEALTH AND SAFETY CONCERNS. 

We are not able to provide guided tours the following dates - 

Monday, September 27 through Friday, October 1, 2021

Mother Cabrini Day - Monday, October 4, 2021 (CAPITOL CLOSED)

Monday, October 25, 2021 (Capitol open for self-guided tours only. Mr. Brown's Attic Museum and dome observation area will be closed.)

Veterans Day - Thursday, November 11, 2021 (CAPITOL CLOSED)

Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 25, 2021 (CAPITOL CLOSED)

Friday, November 26, 2021

Friday, December 24, 2021 

Friday, December 31, 2021 

THE NORTH ENTRANCE IS CURRENTLY CLOSED.  TO ENTER THE CAPITOL, USE THE SOUTH ENTRANCE, UNDER THE STAIRS, AT 14th AVENUE AND SHERMAN STREET.

The Colorado State Capitol welcomes about 300,000 visitors annually, with nearly 70,000 visitors taking tours of our beautiful and historic Statehouse.  We welcome you to visit and learn more about this building, the work of our General Assembly, and our unique Colorado heritage.

Demand for Capitol tours is high – group tour reservations can be made up to one calendar year in advance. Student group tours during the legislative session (January through May) are extremely popular and space is limited. Tour availability is not guaranteed as time slots do fill up quickly.