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Minnesota State Capitol
75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSt Paul, MN 55155
Accessible from I-94 & 35E, just N of downtown St. Paul. Park at meters M–F, park free in all state parking lots on weekends. GPS: 44.9551,-93.1022
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Completed in 1905, the Minnesota State Capitol is used by the Minnesota governor, Supreme Court, Senate and House of Representatives. Designed by Cass Gilbert, who was known for his classical style and pioneering skyscrapers, the Capitol features the second-largest self-supporting marble dome in the world, works by important 19th- and 20th-century artists, and battle flags from the Civil and Spanish-American Wars.
Hours & Dates
Year-Round
- Monday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
- Saturday: 10:00am - 3:00pm
- Sunday: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Rates
Free, $5 suggested donation for guided tours
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Attraction Attributes
- Accessible to disabled
- Can accommodate groups of 45 or more
Reviews
Based on 390 reviews
Great tour and make sure when you go get a good tour guide. So much history here and the art here really makes it.
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JohnTDDD,
March 12, 2023
Road Trip! This is the 4th State Capitol we have visited on this road trip and ranks as one of the most beautiful we have seen. The tour is only about 45 minutes, but you are free to roam most of...
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Dan949A,
February 18, 2023
A stunningly beautiful building. One of the most beautiful exteriors of any State Capitol in America.
They have a nice gift shop.
The art in the build is nice.
They do iron gates up to...
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JeffBreedlove,
January 14, 2023
I went here with my daughter. The building is very nice to walk around. There were several other people but not a crowd. It’s really a big building and very well done. I liked the gold statues.
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LostALot22,
November 2, 2022
So glad we had the guided tour (at the top of each hour)... Jon was informative and helpful. Beautiful facility - one of the top 10 we have seen in the nation (out of about 20 so far). Glad we...
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west2926,
October 16, 2022
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