The Pennsylvania Capitol

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Everything you need to know about visiting the Capitol.

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Book a guided tour of the beautiful PA State Capitol building.

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Capitol Tours :

 

Your safety is important to us. We ask that you comply with the following guidelines.

Tours fill quickly. We recommend scheduling in advance. Walk-ins are welcome according to availability.

Arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour time and check in with the guide at the information desk.

Tours take approximately 30 minutes. 

Our tours are limited to 40 guests total per tour. Book your tour online at www.pacapitol.com. You may now book one year in advance.

As a reminder self- guided tours are not permitted weekends and holidays.

Sincerely, the Capitol Tour Guides.

Video Tours of the Capitol

 

Capitol 360 Virtual Tour

Take a full 360o virtual tour of the Capitol.

Capitol Video Tour

Take a walking video tour of the Capitol.

Dome Video Tour

Take a tour of the Capitol Dome with a Capitol Historian.

Speaker Matthew J. Ryan Building Tour

Take a tour of the Speaker Matthew J. Ryan Building with a Capitol Historian.

Library of the Senate of Pennsylvania

Take a tour of the Library of the Senate with a Capitol Historian.

 

 

On this day in 1896
Passenger railroad service began on the Black Diamond Express. It was the flagship passenger train of the Lehigh Valley Railroad.

About the Capitol

Pennsylvania's State Capitol, proclaimed as one of the most beautiful in the nation, is a priceless architectural and artistic treasure, a majestic symbol of history and power, and an icon of democracy and freedom.

Learn More

Links

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  • General Assembly (opens in a new window)
  • PA.gov
  • Capitol Preservation Committee (opens in a new window)
  • Commonwealth Directory (opens in a new window)
  • The Office of the Secretary of the Senate (opens in a new window)
  • Library of the Senate of Pennsylvania (opens in a new window)
  • Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives (opens in a new window)
  •   Senate Library of Pennsylvania (opens in a new window)
  •   Pennsylvania Legislature (opens in a new window)


Contact Capitol Visitor Services

  • Commonwealth Avenue, Harrisburg, PA Pennsylvania
  • Phone: 1-800-868-7672
  • E-mail: Send us a Message
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  • Facebook: @PaCapitolTours (opens in a new window)
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