After being closed for two years for structural renovations, the oldest building on Capitol Campus is once again open to visitors. We offer free 50-minute tours of the Legislative Building, also known as the Capitol Building, several times a day, most days.

The Washington State Capitol (or "Legislative Building") in Olympia is the home of the government of the state of Washington. It contains the chambers of the Washington State Legislature, offices for the governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, and state treasurer.

Learn Capitol facts and history. Parking. For Visitors - view the Capitol Campus map. Parking is available on the North and South Diagonals, the two one-way lanes leading from Capitol Way to the Winged Victory Monument. Contact the parking office with questions at 360-725-0030.

Visit their website for information including campus hours, driving directions, Capitol facts and history, and event and tour scheduling. Washington State provides parking for visitors in lots and metered parking spaces at the Capitol Campus.

Explore different facets of Capitol Campus through our guided tours. Book a tour for yourself or your group to learn more about the history, architecture, trees, gardens, and more.

Capitol Campus offers paid visitor parking, ADA parking, EV charging stations, and bike racks. View the campus map to find all parking locations. General public visitor parking. If you're visiting Capitol Campus for a tour, event, or hearing, you can park in our visitor parking lots.

We offer free 50-minute tours of the Legislative Building, also known as the Capitol Building, several times a day, most days. Tours are available on a first-come, first-served basis from the Tour Information Desk, inside the main entrance.

The Legislative Building is open 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekends and most holidays. The building is closed on Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. Learn more about visiting hours.

Capitol Campus hosts about 50,000 visitors each year, and our staff is committed to providing a safe environment and inspiring experiences for all who work and visit the seat of Washington state government. DES provides public and civic education tours in person and virtually to hundreds of thousands of people each year.

Uncover the history and admire the architecture of the Washington State Capitol by taking Capitol Campus tours when you visit the Olympia Capitol Building.