Capitol Builders Tour

Dates

  • Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

About

Explore locations throughout the building that show the work and methods used in creating the Minnesota State Capitol. Learn about architect Cass Gilbert, the role of the Board of Capitol Commission and the contractors and construction works involved from the 1896 ground breaking to its public opening in 1905. Each had a role in creating one of the most beautiful and important public buildings in Minnesota and the nation.