Capitol Information Desk - 217-782-2099

Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau - 800-545-7300 (Group guided tour reservations)

The stamp for Illinois is located at the Capitol Newsstand, 1st floor, west entrance toward the rotunda.

The capitol is open M-F 8-4:30, tours offered every half hour except between 12 and 1. No tours are offered during that time. The last tour of the day is offered at 4:00.

S-Sun. 9-3:30; all weekend tours must be conducted with a guide. There are no self-guided weekend tours.

The capitol is closed Thanksgiving and the Friday after, December 24th and 25th, January 1st, Easter, Washington's birthday and occasionally on December 31st. For other holidays, visitors should call to confirm the capitol's schedule. Some holidays will have limited access.

Groups of fifteen or more should reserve a spot in advance. Groups of fifteen or more should call 1-800-545-7300 (listed above).

Map to the Capitol Building in Springfield
Illinois Capitol Website

This page was updated in August of 2011