On the grounds is an empty crypt that was originally intended to hold the
remains of George Washington and his wife. Around this Washington Monument
are six more statues honoring Virginia leaders and the ideals they embodied.
First occupied in 1788 and designed by Thomas Jefferson and French architect
Charles-Louis Clerisseau, the original central portion of the capitol is
modeled on the Maison Carree, an ancient Roman temple in Nimes, France. 804-698-1788 Email for Capitol Tour Information General hours are Monday through Saturday from 9-5, Sundays 1-5. Guided tours Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., with the last tour at 4 p.m.,
Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., with the last tour at 4 p.m. If you are coming with a group of ten or more, please call ahead to schedule a tour. The undeground extension of the capitol building offers lunch M-F and a gift shop M-Sat. New public entrance at 1000 Bank Street. Map to the Capitol Building in Richmond This information was updated in January of 2012. Have you been to this capitol before? What did you think?
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