Colorado State Capitol

As the historic seat of Colorado’s state government, the Capitol is a beacon of Democracy. The Colorado State Capitol has stood in Denver for nearly 130 years, and with it’s gold dome and local Colorado materials, has become a staple of the Denver skyline. Not just a historic site, but a working building/museum, the Capitol is where the legislature continues their work each year.

Site Specifics: 

The Capitol is open 7:30am-5pm, though official Doors Open Denver Open Site hours are 10am-4pm. Guided tours are available on a first come, first served basis at the top of the hour from 10am-2pm. The dome is accessible by guided tour only.

All guests will be required to go through security upon entering the building. Security information can be found at leg.colorado.gov.

No flash photography around the art within the building, including the murals in the rotunda.