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The Michigan State Capitol is the building that houses the legislative branch of the government of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is in the portion of the state capital of Lansing which lies in Ingham County.
The Capitol offers a wide range of in-person and virtual programs and tours for students and visitors of all ages. Learn more about our offerings and plan your Capitol experience today! Learn More
Learn about the history, architecture and significance of Michigan's third and current state capitol building, a National Historic Landmark. Find out how to visit, take a tour, shop, or explore the Capitol's collection of postcards and documents.
The Michigan Capitol is open to visitors year-round, Monday through Friday. The Capitol is closed on Michigan’s state holidays except for election day. Find a list of state holidays at https://www.michigan.gov/som/government/state-holidays.
All Capitol tours now begin in the Heritage Hall orientation rooms and exhibit ramp before heading up to the Capitol’s ground floor. Please have interested parties from your district contact us to schedule a tour of the Capitol or Michigan History Museum at (517) 373-2353.
In 2020, the Michigan State Capitol launched an ongoing effort to publish short biographies of the many different women who have served in our state legislature. Click the cover to download the latest pdf edition featuring female legislators from the 1920s-1960s.
The pediment above the Capitol’s east portico holds a sculpture titled “The Rise and Progress of Michigan” designed by Michigan artist Lewis Ives. The central figure holds a book and a globe representing education and modernity.
