Standing in the portico is a statue of Ethan Allen, a founder of the “Green Mountain Boys.” The beautiful green senate and red house chambers hold wonderful pieces of history, including a portrait of George Washington rescued from the 1857 fire.

Montpelier

General information: 802-828-2228

Call 802-828-1411 for the School Tour and Field Trip Coordinator


From July through October, the capitol is open M-F 8-4:15 and Saturdays 11-2, with guided tours offered during the week, from 10-3 and on Saturdays 11-2.

The remainder of the year, the capitol is open for self-guided tours M-F. Please call ahead to determine if a guided tour may be available.

The capitol is closed on standard holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving. Also, the capitol is closed every August 16th to remember the Battle of Bennington!

Map to the Capitol Building in Montpelier
Vermont Capitol Website

This information was updated in December of 2011.


Images from the Capitol


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