The most striking works within the capitol are easily the John Steuart Curry murals, including the dramatic Tragic Prelude, depicting the tumultuous presence of John Brown in Kansas Territory. Mr. Curry's murals were very controversial and the works stand today without the author's signature on them. A recent wonder sits atop the capitol. Known as Ad Astra, this beautiful 22-foot statue depicts a Kansa warrior pointing his arrow to the North Star.

Topeka

785-296-3966

capitol@kshs.org

General hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., weekdays. The building is also open from 8-12 on Saturdays.

Free tours of the Capitol Building are offered during the week, according to the following schedule (based on month):

January through May, tours are offered at 9, 10, 11, 1, 2 and 3.

June through August, tours of offered at 10, 12 and 2.

September through December, tours are offered at 9, 11, 1 and 3.

Closed Sundays and all major holidays.

Map to the Capitol Building in Topeka
Kansas Capitol Website

This information was updated in October of 2011.


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We stopped in on Tuesday afternoon. There was a great deal of renovation going on. As we entered the Senate chamber, a gentleman kindly explained that we could not stand in the balcony but could walk through it. He then told us how they had found the beautiful copper and gold leaf ornamentation under layers of smoke, etc. He was so charming and made us feel so welcome. It was wonderful!

-Sharon T., from Minnesota

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