“The handsomest building I ever saw,” said President Theodore Roosevelt
at the dedication of the capitol in 1906. A smaller replica of St. Peter’s
Basilica in Rome, Pennsylvania’s state house is nothing short of breathtaking. 800-868-7672 This schedule is subject to change; staff members at the Pennsylvania capitol encourage visitors to call ahead and verify times before visiting. Free tours of the Capitol Building: The Capitol Building is closed New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Groups of 10 or more are requested to make tour reservations in advance. Map to the Capitol Building in Harrisburg This information was updated in October of 2011. Have you been to this capitol before? What did you think?
Share your comments with us! Took in Harrisburg, PA in early June 2011. What a fantastic building! The capitol tour was with 35 fourth grade students and man, they were fantastic as well. This was visit #16! -Daniel H.
Harrisburg
• Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Saturday - Sunday 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.
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