A visit to the state capitol of Maryland is a tour of numerous capitol superlatives. Completed in 1779, it is the oldest still in continuous legislative use. The first peacetime capitol, it is the only state house ever to have served as the nation’s capitol. Within its walls, George Washington came before Congress to resign as Commander-in-Chief at the end of the Revolutionary War.

Annapolis

Department of Legislative Services Visitors' Program Coordinator: 410-946-5400 or 301-970-5400 or 1-800-492-7122, ext. 5400.

The State House is open every day from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The capitol is closed Christmas and New Years Day.

Self-guided tour information is available in the Office of Interpretation on the first floor. For information about the Maryland General Assembly's educational programs, which might include a Sate House tour, see http://dls.state.md.us and click on "Visit Us" or call the numbers listed above.

Please note that picture ID is required for entrance and metal detectors are in operation.

The Office of Interpretation is a program of the Maryland State Archives. Specialized curatorial tours of the building and its artwork may be arranged by appointment by calling 410-260-6445. Donations are encouraged for these tours to support the interpretation of the building.

Map to the Capitol Building in Annapolis
Maryland Capitol Website

This information was updated in January of 2012.


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