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The Washington State Capitol (or "Legislative Building") in Olympia is the home of the government of the State of Washington. It contains the chambers of the Washington State Legislature, offices for the governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, and state treasurer.
- Walter R. Wilder, Harry K. White
- 1922 to 1928
- American Neoclassical
- 416 Sid Snyder Avenue SW, Olympia, Washington 98504
The Washington State Capitol Campus has many sights and attractions for visitors to enjoy. Many are outdoors, and so can be visited every day, all year round. If you choose to visit the campus, please follow current CDC and recommended social distancing guidelines.
Visiting the Capitol. The Capitol Campus is managed by Washington State's Department of Enterprise Services (DES). Visit the DES website (button below) for information including campus hours, driving directions, Capitol facts and history, and event and tour scheduling.
Free, guided public tours of the Washington State Legislative Building (Capitol Building) are available daily and are open to everyone. Tours begin at the Tour Information Desk, which is located on the second floor of the Legislative Building, just inside the main entrance doors.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT TO SEE ON THE CAPITOL BUILDING TOUR? Inside the Capitol Building visitors will see legislative offices, beautiful and stately architecture, imagery of George Washington, including a golden Washington seal, a Tiffany chandelier, and exquisite paintings. Make sure you bring a camera!
Mar 25, 2023 · The Washington State Capitol Building is one of Olympia, Washington’s most iconic landmarks. Built in the Neoclassical architectural style, the building is an impressive sight, featuring a dome that is the fifth-tallest in the world, standing at 287 feet tall.
Apr 11, 2003 · Modern-day visitors to Olympia’s capitol campus are justly impressed by the main Legislative Building’s 287-foot-high dome and the equally broad-shouldered edifices that surround that central structure. Architecture critics have called the arrangement a watershed in American capitol construction.
