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Schedule a tour of the Capitol. A Virtual Reality tour of the Wisconsin State Capitol. Click and drag to move and view 360 degree views. A fast Internet connection is recommended. A chronological history of the Wisconsin State Capitol.
The Wisconsin State Capitol is located in the heart of downtown Madison on an isthmus formed by Lake Mendota to the north and Lake Monona to the south. Tours of the State Capitol building were first offered to the public in 1915.
Plan on spending 45-55 minutes for a tour. Groups of ten or more can make an on-line reservation for a tour of the State Capitol or call (608)266-0382. A sixth floor museum and observation deck are also open in summer.
Wisconsin State Capitol Tour. Rising between the picturesque waters of Lake Monona and Lake Mendota, the majestic granite structure of Wisconsin's Capitol building glows like a beacon, accenting the Madison skyline.
Take a tour of the State Capitol Building on a Google Cardboard headset
We are pleased to make arrangements for your tour of our beautiful Capitol. Follow the steps below to reserve a date and time with us. If there are fewer than 10 people in your tour group, no reservation is necessary.
Guided tours of the Capitol are available daily, year-round except for New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas. Reservations are only required for groups larger than 10 people.
Statue of the leader of the 15th Wisconsin Volunteer Division during the Civil War Hans Christian Heg on the King Street Walkway. The Wisconsin Police Memorial on the N. Hamilton Street Walkway. Take a virtual tour of the Capitol. Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society.
The second floor is home to the state’s greatest debates, holding the Assembly, Senate and state Supreme Court chambers.
Whether you are planning a visit to the state Capitol as part of a large group, small gathering, or just by yourself, our office can assist you in scheduling a free guided tour of the Capitol building during normal business hours. Free tours are offered daily, year round.
