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Feb 12, 2024 · The Capitol is open Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The Visitor Information Desk is open Monday-Friday, 9:000-4:00. Free guided tours are available Monday-Friday, on the hour between 10:00 and 2:00.
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The Capitol building houses the Senate, the House of Representatives, the Office of the Governor, the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, and the Department of the Treasury. The elected officials in the building work to make laws and administer state government.
The Capitol building was designed by Elijah E. Myers, and its construction lasted from 1886 through 1901. The Colorado Capitol was designed on an axis in the form of a Greek cross and resembles the basic design of the nations Capitol in Washington, D.C. The cost of the construction was about $3 million. The cost of replicating this building today i...
The exterior walls of the Capitol are constructed of granite quarried near Gunnison Colorado. The pink stone seen throughout the Capitol is rose onyx discovered near Beulah, Colorado. This coloration of onyx has never been found anywhere else in the world. The floors of the Capitol are constructed of yule marble from Marble, Colorado.
In 1908 Colorado gold miners made a gift of 200 ounces of gold to gild the dome. Rising 272 feet above the ground, the gleaming gold dome on the Colorado Capitol is a fitting tribute to the history of our state.
Shop for Colorado clothing, souvenirs, and gifts at the official store of Everything Colorado. We have the best selection of Colorado gear for you to show your state pride.
The Gift Shops are located on the upper level of the Visitor Center. The store hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For inquiries about the Online Gift Shop, please contact Customer Service at Shop@visitthecapitol.gov.
Breakfast, lunch, snack items and drinks are available at the Capitol Café, located in the basement of the Capitol. GIFT DESK Souvenirs including t-shirts, note cards, holiday ornaments, and a small selection of Capitol related books are available for sale at the Visitor Services desk on the first floor.
As the historic seat of Colorado’s state government, the Capitol is a beacon of Democracy. The Colorado State Capitol has stood in Denver for nearly 130 years, and with it’s gold dome and local Colorado materials, has become a staple of the Denver skyline.
High quality Colorado State Capitol-inspired gifts and merchandise. T-shirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more, designed and sold by independent artists around the world. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours.
