North Carolina State Capitol

Visit the North Carolina State Capitol

The North Carolina State Capitol has been the active capitol building of the state since it opened in June of 1840. At one point, the building housed the office of the Governor, the Supreme Court and the chambers of the General Assembly, as well as various other state offices. Visit the Capitol today to learn more about state government, citizenship, and the history of North Carolina and our capital city!

Please contact site staff if you have accessibility needs. (919-733-4994)

Plan Your Visit

Statue of George Washington in the interior of the rotunda of the NC State Capitol

Location and Hours

State Capitol
One East Edenton Street
Raleigh, N.C.

Hours
Monday - Friday 9a.m. - 5p.m.
Saturday 10a.m. - 5p.m.
Closed Sunday and most major holidays
 
Tours of the building are self-guided until further notice.