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The Missouri Capitol embodies the history and resources of the state through its architecture, artworks and materials. The Missouri State Museum offers free guided tours of the Capitol year-round (except New Year’s, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas actual and observed).

Jan 5, 2024 · Due to ongoing exterior stone repair construction, please note that the south (High Street) entrance to the Missouri State Capitol is the public, accessible entrance to the building.

Inside the Capitol you will find the Missouri State Museum, which features exhibits of outstanding historical significance in the Show-Me State. The Capitol tour* will provide you with an excellent education on the State of Missouri and the structure that represents its home.

The Capitol, completed in 1918, covers three acres in downtown Jefferson City. The dome rises 238 feet above ground level and is topped by a bronze statue of Ceres, the Roman goddess of vegetation.

Please make reservations online at Capitol Tours | Missouri State Parks (mostateparks.com) or by calling 573-751-2854. Tours start every half hour beginning and 9 a.m. (excluding the noon hour). The last reservable tour begins at 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and at 11:30 a.m. on Friday.

The Missouri state Capitol is a busy center of state government, and tour routes and lengths vary depending on activities in the building. In general, plan on 45 minutes per tour.

Tour Information: Free guided tours of the Capitol are offered year round and are approximately 45 minutes in length. When planning your visit to the Capitol, consider bringing your group during June through December when the legislature is not in session.

Make tour reservations online for the Missouri State Capitol and some Missouri state historic sites.

Free tours of the Missouri State Capitol are provided daily by the Missouri State Museum, excluding some state and federal holidays. Tour schedules change seasonally to accommodate increased demand in the Fall and Spring.