Plan a Visit

The Pennsylvania State Capitol building is a functional seat of government, where laws are passed and the public policy is set for over 12 million residents of Pennsylvania. Visitors are welcome to explore the Capitol Building at their leisure, on regular weekdays. Leave plenty of time to visit our Interactive Welcome Center and Capitol Gift Shop.

Tours are limited to 40 people total per tour. Groups with more than 40 people will require multiple tour times. Please schedule accordingly

Visitors must use the public entrances - East Wing Entrance at the Fountain on Commonwealth Avenue (also the handicapped entrance), and the Main Rotunda Entrance at Third and State Streets (view map). For more on security at the Capitol, please click here.

 
Planning a visit on a weekend or holiday? Click here for important information.
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What our visitors are saying?


I am thrilled to see that you have a video tour so I can share the link with my students since they are missing their field trip due to the quarantine. I was also delighted to hear Tammy's voice on the video. Please let her know that she is our absolute favorite tour guide (I've been to the Capitol for tours over 20 times!) and she does a fantastic job speaking clearly and including all of the amazing facts that the Capitol has to offer. Thank you so much for giving our students to opportunity to see your amazing building and learn about our state's history and Capital.

4 years ago


This is a stunningly beautiful building.

5 years ago


An amazing piece of architecture. Be sure to check it out.

5 years ago


The architecture in the senate and house chambers is incredible. Worth taking the tour.

5 years ago


Very nice Capitol! Decked out In 24k gold, very opulent. Definitely recommend coming here and taking a tour, they are free but very detailed.

5 years ago


The capitol building is absolutely beautiful! I took my five-year-old son and he also enjoyed it. We walked around a bit on our own, but also went on the short (30 mins) guided tour. The tour guide was very knowledgeable. My son was a big fan of the Welcome Center downstairs in the East Wing. I look forward to going back.

6 years ago


A great place to visit when in Harrisburg.

6 years ago


History, art, architecture and learning how government works combine to make a memorable and worthwhile experience,

7 years ago


Beautiful building, free tour, friendly staff.

7 years ago