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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. In addition to housing the two legislative bodies, the building provides office space for the governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, treasurer, state auditor and administrative agencies. It holds the Missouri State Museum, which features exhibits of historical significance.
The structure is notable for its architectural features, including: eight 48-foot columns on the south portico; six 40-foot columns on the north side; a 30-foot-wide grand stairway; and 13-foot by 18-foot bronze doors on the south side. Tours provide an excellent education on the State of Missouri and the structure itself.
Guided 45-minute tours are given daily, free of charge: Monday-Friday, on the hour, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (except at noon), and Saturday-Sunday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Self-guided maps are available at the tour desk, on the first floor. Please visit our website to make a reservation online. Reservations required for groups of 10+.
Interesting note: Contrary to popular belief, the north side, facing the river, is the front of the Capitol. The photo shown here is of the south side (the back) of the building.
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Flag conservation.
The Missouri State Museum requests funding to conserve and frame three flags/banners in its collection. Conservation and framing will slow deterioration and allow for the exhibition of these flags. All three flags area are from the WWI Era.
The Missouri state Capitol rests on a limestone bluff on the south bank of the Missouri River. Built in 1924 as a monument to Missouri's Citizens the State Capitol is as impressive inside as it is out.
Some of the most notable artists of the day were commissioned to decorate the Capitol. Which has resulted in a spectacular collection of art in various mediums, including, stained glass, murals, carvings and statuary. Perhaps most famous are the murals painted by Missouri native artist Thomas Hart Benton. Benton was commissioned to paint several murals in the capitol building, many of which are noted as tour highlights by visitors.
All four floors of Missouri's Capitol are open to the public. A guided tour is the best way to experience the the most iconic features of the building. However, if a tour isn't quite your speed or you have limited time to explore visit the interpretive displays located on the first floor for a walk through Missouri history.
Plan a trip to Jefferson City to explore one of Missouri's most famous (and impressive) buildings.
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Missouri State Parks Foundation
Tyler Rieke, Executive Director
P.O. Box 1002
Columbia, MO 65205
573-416-0856
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The Missouri State Museum offers free guided tours of the Capitol year-round (except New Year's, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas actual and observed). Reservations made at least 24 hours in advance are required. To reserve a tour, click here, or call the museum at 573-751-2854. Before booking your tour, read these frequently asked questions.
Please make reservations online at Capitol Tours | Missouri State Parks (mostateparks.com) or by calling 573-751-2854. February through May 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. Tours may be scheduled at 11 a.m ...
Capitol Complex. Dominating the skyline in all directions, Missouri's state Capitol is a monument to its citizens. The building rests upon a limestone bluff on the south bank of the Missouri River. It is 437 feet long and 300 feet wide at its center. The building, which covers 3 acres and has 500,000 square feet of floor space, is literally a ...
Missouri State Capitol Commission. PO Box 809, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102 | 573-522-7815.
Number In Group: Adults: Children: Missouri Department of Natural Resources. P.O. Box 176, Jefferson City, MO 65102. 1-800-334-6946. E-mail: [email protected]. 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. For an up-to-date schedule, please visit www.mocapitoltours.com. Reservations can be made at this site, or by calling ...
Tours provide an excellent education on the State of Missouri and the structure itself. Guided 45-minute tours are given daily, free of charge: Monday-Friday, on the hour, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (except at noon), and Saturday-Sunday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Self-guided maps are available at the tour desk, on the first floor.
Completed in 1917, the Capitol covers three acres in downtown Jefferson City. Inside the Capitol you will find the Missouri State Museum which features exhibits of outstanding historical significance. The Capitol tour will provide you with an excellent education on the State of Missouri and the structure that represents its home. Missourians approved the issuance of $3.5 million in state bonds ...
The First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site is located within a stone's throw of the Missouri River and Katy Trail State Park, and in the heart of historic St. Charles. Online tour times are available for booking at 1pm and 2pm. More tour times and larger group options are available in addition to those offered online.
A glimpse into lantern of the Capitol dome. Notice the brick masonry that lies beneath the stone exterior. Going up: A view of the steel superstructure of the upper dome. A view from the Whispering Gallery of the Missouri State Capitol. Missouri State Capitol Commission. PO Box 809, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102 | 573-522-7815.
Tours are available daily on the hour. Please check our site hours or call for more information. Located within a stone's throw of the Missouri River and Katy Trail State Park, and in the heart of historic St. Charles, First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site is the first seat of the state's government. Its rough hewn timbers and dark wood floors whisper the tales of
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.
With a century's worth of bricks and mortar and priceless art within and surrounding her walls, Missouri's Capitol building has a unique American story to te...
The Missouri state Capitol rests on a limestone bluff on the south bank of the Missouri River. Built in 1924 as a monument to Missouri's Citizens the State Capitol is as impressive inside as it is out. ... All four floors of Missouri's Capitol are open to the public. A guided tour is the best way to experience the the most iconic features of ...
First State Capitol hours Tours. Tours are available every day the site is open and begin on the hour (no noon tours). Tours can be reserved online on our reservation website or by calling or visiting the site. For more information, contact the site at 636-940-3322. April through October
The Missouri State Capitol has a rich architectural history and its hallways are filled with artworks. Visiting in person is an awe-inspiring experience. Int...
Number In Group: Adults: Children: Missouri Department of Natural Resources. P.O. Box 176, Jefferson City, MO 65102. 1-800-334-6946. E-mail: [email protected]. Make tour reservations online for the Missouri State Capitol and some Missouri state historic sites.
JEFFERSON CITY, MO, JAN. 21, 2021 - Missouri State Museum recently launched a Missouri state Capitol virtual tour series for educators and the public. The video series is an introduction to the history and artwork of the Capitol, to government and historic resources found in the building and to the Missouri State Museum. The videos can be used instead of a class field trip or to prepare for ...
Center of State Government Dominating the skyline in all directions, Missouri's state Capitol is a monument to its citizens. The building rests upon a limestone bluff on the south bank of the Missouri River. It is 437 feet long and 300 feet wide at its center. The top of the dome towers 262 feet above the basement floor. The building, which covers 3 acres and has 500,000
Missouri State Capitol Commission. PO Box 809, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102 | 573-522-7815.
For questions, please call the Missouri State Museum at 573-751-2854. Missouri Governor's Mansion is located two blocks east of the Capitol on Capital Avenue. Tour reservations are required for all visitors a d must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Reservations can be made online at www.mocapitoltours.com.
Public Access to the Capitol Building. 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. Missouri State Capitol Commission. PO Box 809, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102 | 573-522-7815. Accessibility.
The Missouri State Museum is where visitors go to immerse themselves in the history of the Show-Me State. The museum, located in the state Capitol, houses an impressive collection of exhibits portraying the state's natural and cultural history. Museum staff provide tours of the Capitol. Jefferson Landing was a busy center of commerce along the Missouri River during the