Capitol Visitor Center will be closed to the public effective Monday, April 17, 2023 and remain closed through December 2023 so the Division of General Services (DGS) can complete renovations on the space. News Release (PDF)

During the Visitor Center closure, buses, tour groups and other large multiple-passenger vehicles can unload on the eastern-most lane of 9th Street near the Capitol Square vehicular entrance at the intersection of Grace and 9th streets. Individuals who need accessibility accommodations and are arriving via a passenger vehicle can call (804) 389-5338 and arrange for drop-off inside Capitol Square. Due to ongoing construction and limited turning ability, no buses or other large passenger vehicles will be allowed to enter Capitol Square. Paid parking for Capitol Square visitors is available from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Monday through Friday in the parking deck located at the corner of 9th and Franklin streets.

Map of the West Entrance and Group Arrivals

State Capitol Building

1. The Capitol is open to the general public public from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sundays.

2. The public can enter the Capitol via the West entrance on Capitol Square. 

3. The Capitol Tour Guides are located in the Rotunda on the 2nd floor of the Capitol.

Self-guiding brochures are available for download and at the information desk inside the Bank Street entrance.

The Capitol is fully accessible to visitors with special needs. Information desk: 804-698-1788. Email: capitolTourGuides@captourguides.virginia.gov

Group Tours

During the Visitor Center closure, buses, tour groups and other large multiple-passenger vehicles can unload on the eastern-most lane of 9th Street near the Capitol Square vehicular entrance at the intersection of Grace and 9th streets. Due to ongoing construction and limited turning ability, no buses or other large passenger vehicles will be allowed to enter Capitol Square. Paid parking for Capitol Square visitors is available from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Monday through Friday in the state-owned parking deck located at the corner of 9th and Franklin streets.