Murals by artist Allen True, showcasing the importance of water to Colorado, adorn the first floor rotunda near the grand staircase with accompanying poetry by Colorado poet laureate Thomas H. Ferril. Visitors will enjoy standing on the ?Mile High Marker?, one of three on the west steps of the capitol?exactly 5,280 feet above sea level. The most accurate is on the 13th step!

Denver

Number for general information: 303-866-4037

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Dome Tour Information

General hours M-F 7:30-5.

Free tours in June and July every half hour, 9-3:30. From August to May, on the hour 10-3.

The capitol is closed weekends and all legal holidays.

Mr. Brown's Attic, the museum highlighting the history of the building and early Colorado, is open from 9-3, no reservations required.

To make a reservation for a tour, please use the link below.

Map to the Capitol Building in Denver
Colorado Capitol Website

This information was updated in May of 2016.


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The stamp for Colorado is located at the tour desk, 1st floor, north entrance.