Capitol Tours
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Colorado State Capitol Building Historical and Legislative Tour Information
· September-May Monday-Friday 9:15AM to 2:30PM 45 Minutes in length.
· June-August Monday-Friday 9:00AM to 3:30PM 45 Minutes in length.
HISTORICAL TOUR
· Early Colorado history
· Capitol construction
· The lawmaking process
· Several stained glass windows
· Women's Gold Tapestry
· Presidential portraits
· A stop outside the Senate and House of Representatives' chambers.
Available only during the legislative session (early January through early May), this 45-minute legislative orientation for students may include a visit to the House and Senate Galleries and a possible meeting with a lawmaker. Reservations are required.
HISTORICAL TOUR MEETING LOCATION
All Historic Tours begin at the tour desk located on the first floor south side.
LEGISLATIVE TOUR MEETING LOCATION
All legislative tours begin at the 3rd floor southwest wing.
HISTORICAL TOUR RESERVATIONS
Reservations are required for groups of 10 or more only. We respectfully request reservations for all guests with special needs.
LEGISLATIVE TOUR RESERVATIONS
Legislative tours are designed for student groups. Reservations are required.
DOME ONLY TOUR RESERVATIONS
For dome only tour requests . If you are a group requesting a dome tour in addition to the historical and or legislative tour, please use the phone number or the form below.
Reservation requests can be made by calling the capitol tour desk at 303-866-2604 or by filling out the capitol tour reservation form. Please provide the following information: group name, three dates and times, type of tour, number of visitors and chaperons, contact name, address, phone number, cell phone and e-mail. The maximum number for all tours is 30 people. For school groups, we request 27 students, one teacher and two chaperones.
Tours are Free of Charge.
BUILDING HOURS
The Colorado State Capitol Building is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The building is closed on weekends.
BUILDING AND TOUR DESK CLOSURES
The Colorado Capitol Building is closed for most legal holidays. Tours will not be conducted on the following dates in 2009: September 7, 8, October 9, 12; November 11, 26, 27; December 25, 31; and January 1, 2010. Please contact the tour desk at 303-866-2604 for updated information.
CAPITOL ADDRESS
200 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80203.
ENTRANCES
North, first floor (Colfax and Sherman) - public and group entrance
South, basement (14th and Sherman) - visitors with special needs should access the building at this entrance
BROCHURES
Capitol visitor brochures are available at the tour desk in the following languages: English, Chinese (traditional and simplified), French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.
GIFT SHOP
Souvenirs are available for sale on the first floor. Souvenirs include capitol t-shirts, note cards, holiday ornaments and a capitol book. Cash or checks accepted (no credit cards).
CAFETERIA
The Capitol Coffee Shop provides breakfast, lunch and snack items. For more information, call 303-866-2985.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Interested in volunteering in Colorado's most beautiful building? Applications are currently being accepted for the following positions: information specialist, merchandise specialist, telephone receptionist and tour guide. Click here for an application form.
NEARBY VENUES
Approximate walking times to the Capitol
· U.S. Mint - 20 to 25 minutes (online reservations required)
· Denver Art Museum - 10 to 15 minutes
· Governor's Mansion - 15 to 30 minutes
· Molly Brown House - 15 to 20 minutes
· Byers-Evans House - 15 to 20 minutes
PUBLIC PARKING
Metered parking and paid park lots are located nearby.
DISABILITY PARKING
There are a limited number of handicapped parking spaces in the Capitol circle. Access by 14th and Sherman. Disability placard or license plate required.
SCHOOL BUS PARKING
School bus parking is on both sides of Broadway between Colfax and 14th. Loading and unloading zone on Grant - east of the Capitol. Bus driver is required to remain on the bus.
Name tags with first names in large, bold print. The rotunda basement benches are available for a picnic-style lunch for students. Please notify the tour desk, in advance, if you are planning to eat lunch in the capitol on the day of your tour. We appreciate your group's courtesy to the legislators, workers, and other visitors to our building during your visit.
STUDENT GROUP LUNCH AREA
The rotunda basement benches are available for student groups by reservation only. Maximum occupancy is 30 people. Lunches brought to the capitol must be placed in laundry baskets or cardboard boxes at the tour desk.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
The Capitol is located one block southeast of Civic Center Station, which can be accessed by Light Rail from the 16th Street Mall. Check with RTD (http://www.rtd-denver.com/) for specific schedules.
We look forward to seeing you at the Colorado State Capitol!
CAPITOL VISITOR SERVICES
COLORADO LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
ROOM 029, STATE CAPITOL
DENVER, CO 80203-1784
303-866-2604(Tour Desk)
303-866-4747 (Edna Pelzmann, Manager of Visitor Services)
Fax: 303-866-2167
Simon.Maghakyan@state.co.us
http://www.colorado.gov/capitoltour
Interested in becoming a Tour Guide?
For further information about Capitol Tours you may call the Capitol Tour Desk directly at 303-866-2604, or you may contact the Visitor Services Manager at 303-866-4747, or you may email Assistant Visitor Services Manager at Simon.Maghakyan@State.CO.US, or you may email Capitol.Tours@State.CO.US