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Visit the Connecticut State Capitol

210 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106 (Legislative Office Building: 300 Capitol Avenue). This page is an independent visitor overview — confirm hours, security and parking with the Connecticut General Assembly before you go.

Connecticut State Capitol in Bushnell Park, Hartford — Photo: tifonimages/iStock

The gold dome of the Connecticut State Capitol — Photo: miroslav_1/iStock

Looking up into the rotunda dome inside the Connecticut State Capitol — Photo: David Hochhauser/iStock

Stained-glass windows and members' desks in the Connecticut House chamber — Photo: Ray Tan/iStock

Address	210 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106 (Legislative Office Building: 300 Capitol Avenue)
Hours: Capitol and Legislative Office Building	Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and whenever the General Assembly is meeting. Closed weekends and state and federal holidays.
Tours	Guided tours on weekdays at 9:15, 10:15, 11:15, 12:15 and 1:15 (plus 2:15 in July and August), starting at the west entrance of the Legislative Office Building, 300 Capitol Avenue. Groups of six or more book ahead: (860) 240-0222 or Capitol.Tours@cga.ct.gov. Self-guided visits are welcome on weekdays.
Getting in	Public entrances are on the west side of both buildings. Visitors walk through a metal detector and bags are scanned; after screening you can move between the buildings through the concourse.
Parking	Limited visitor parking in the Legislative Office Building garage, off Broad Street and Capitol Avenue.
Visitor phone	860-240-0100
Legislators' offices	Find any member's Capitol room and phone in the legislator directory, or look up who represents you.

Visitor details are copied from the official visitor pages (Connecticut General Assembly: building hours and public access); confirm before you go.