Capitol Closure:
At this time, the Pennsylvania State Capitol is closed to the public.
Although we are not offering guided tours of the Capitol, we invite you to view our video tours.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Sincerely, the Capitol Tour Guides.
Watching Session
There are many ways to view the proceedings of the Pennsylvania House or Senate.
- If you are visiting the Capitol, each chamber has a gallery that is open to the public. Seating is available on a first come, first served basis.
- The Pennsylvania Cable Network, known as PCN, also carries live coverage of House and Senate sessions. This private television cable network provides 24-hour coverage of government and public affairs in the state.
- You can also watch session live online via the link below. Check the schedule for upcoming session days.
Watching Session Live
Additional Resources
The following downloadable resources can help you get the most out of your visit the House or Senate chamber.
Making Law Pennsylvania
Have you ever wished that government would just step in and pass a law to correct some situation you find totally unacceptable? Fortunately for all of us, it's not that simple. Making law in Pennsylvania is a meticulous process - and for good reason.
Welcome to the Senate of Pennsylvania
Learn about The Pennsylvania General Assembly, how a bill becomes law, and about a Senator's job.
Our House Pennsylvania
A Visitors Guide to the PA House of Representatives. Your visit to the House of Representatives is an opportunity to observe the House in action and learn more about this historic workplace that belongs to us all. Take a seat in the visitors' gallery and make yourself at home.