The North Carolina State Capitol, completed in 1840, is one of the finest and best-preserved examples of a major civic building in the Greek Revival style of architecture. It is the active Capitol of the state and a National Historic Landmark.
Hours and Location
Visitors are welcome to take self-guided tours of the building Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Free public guided tours are available on Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. No reservations are needed for Saturday tours, which are first come, first serve. Parking for the Capitol is available at metered spaces around the square or in the NC Museum/Government Center parking lot located at 100 E Jones St. All group tours and field trips are scheduled through Capital Area Visitor Services. To schedule a tour of the Capitol through CAVS, visit https://www.dncr.nc.gov/learn/learning-happens-here/find-field-trip/downtown-raleigh-field-trips/group-visits-capital-area-registration-form
Raleigh, N.C.
Admission
Admission is free
Donations are appreciated
Tours
Free public guided tours are available on Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. All group tours and field trips are scheduled through Capital Area Visitor Services. To schedule a tour of the Capitol through CAVS, visit https://www.dncr.nc.gov/learn/learning-happens-here/find-field-trip/downtown-raleigh-field-trips/group-visits-capital-area-registration-form
Visitors are welcome to visit the grounds at any time.