The Capitol will be closed Friday, July 2, 2010 in observance of Independence Day.

Welcome to the Georgia State Capitol - the working center of Georgia’s state government. As listed on the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places:

“Constructed between 1884 and 1889, this monumental neoclassical structure with its gilded dome is the perfect expression and symbol for the capitol of the ‘New South’ as Atlanta considered itself to be after the Reconstruction. Along with many state capitols, its design and form follow architectural precedents established by the United States Capitol.”

The Georgia State Capitol is open to the public 8:00AM to 5:00PM, Monday through Friday and is closed on weekends and holidays. Tours are free of charge.

Guided group tours for 10 or more people must be scheduled in advance. Group tours are available at 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM and are currently being scheduled through December 2010. A maximum of 80 visitors are allowed on each tour. Guided group tours are available to visitors in second grade and above.

Guided walk-in tours for groups of nine or less people is available Monday through Friday at 11:00 AM, and does not require a reservation. (This tour is subject to staff availability) Upcoming cancellations: 6/23; 6/30; 7/8; 7/9; 7/19; 7/20; 7/30

Self-guided tours for groups and individuals are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Capitol Exploration Guides and Self-Guided Capitol Brochures are always available at the Capitol Tour Desk.

All tours are free. For additional tour information, or to schedule a guided tour, contact the Capitol Tour Desk at 404-463-4536.

The Capitol is located in downtown Atlanta at the intersection of I-20 and I-75/85, near Underground Atlanta, Atlanta City Hall, and the Five Points and Georgia State MARTA stations.