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The Capitol tour service now offers smartphone tours! These quick, self-guided tours focus on speciality Capitol topics - such as historic furniture, portraits, and art - that can be found throughout the Capitol and its grounds. Click here or scan the QR code to take a tour.
Guided tours of the Capitol are provided Monday through Friday and begin at the top of every hour, with the first tour beginning at 9:00am and the final tour beginning at 4:00pm. Tours should be scheduled in advance for groups of between 10 and 45 people.
Three Capitols. Take a scenic trip through time and see the evolution of the Capitol Square’s 11 acres. Capitol Square. The Capitol has partnered with the Library of Michigan to create an online collection of historic Capitol images. Capitol Images. Preservation projects are essential to maintaining Michigan’s premier National Historic Landmark.
T he Michigan State Capitol opened on January 1, 1879, to great acclaim. Designed by architect Elijah E. Myers, Michigan’s Capitol holds a special place in American history as one of the first state capitols to be topped by a lofty cast iron dome.
The Capitol is closed on Sunday and state holidays. Capitol Video: A 29-minute video documenting the history and restoration of the Capitol is available for loan. It can be borrowed by contacting the Capitol Tour and Information Office, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Michigan 48909-7514, or by telephoning 517-373-2353.
Read updates from the conservation lab and browse Michigan’s battle flag collection. Follow the research, discoveries, and developments from the Capitol’s Art Department and painting team. Interested in anything Capitol & Michigan history?
State Capitol Building | Michigan. Capitol Avenue at Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933. Visit Website. Contact. Reviews. Map. Amenities. Accessible Travel. + −. Leaflet. Step back into the Victorian era with a visit to Michigan's award-winning Capitol Building.
