Can I Tour the Utah State Capitol on My Own?

Yes. You can walk through the Capitol on your own any time it is open. It is open Monday to Thursday from 7 AM to 8 PM, and Friday to Sunday and holidays from 7 AM to 6 PM. The main entrance is on the east side.

Guided tours start on the hour from 10 AM to 3 PM, Monday to Friday, except state holidays. They meet in the Visitor Center, just inside the east entrance, and take about 40 to 45 minutes. A group should reserve a time on the Capitol's tour page, or call scheduling at 801-538-3074.

There are no guided tours November 25 to 27, or from December 7 through January 1. You can still walk through on your own on those days. If family is coming for the holidays and you want the guided tour, go before December 7.

There are public lots on the east and northeast sides of the Capitol, and underground parking northeast of the North Capitol Building. You can also park on the streets around the edge of the grounds unless a sign says otherwise. The Route 200 bus runs up State Street and loops up to the Capitol on weekdays.

The Capitol keeps two wheelchairs for visitors in Suite 120. Call Visitor Services at 801-538-1800 to reserve one before you go. The building is big, and a wheelchair can turn a tiring visit into an easy one.

The Museum of Utah, the state's history museum, is inside the North Capitol Building. Admission is free, and it is open every day. The North Capitol Building opens at 8 AM. The grounds have their own monuments and sculptures too, and the Capitol posts a map of them on its maps and parking page.

You can find more about the neighborhood around it on my Capitol Hill page.