The North Carolina State Capitol, completed in 1840, is one of the finest and best-preserved examples of a major civic building in the Greek Revival style of architecture. It is a National Historic Landmark.

Be sure to drop by to see our new exhibits on African American legislators of the late 19th century!

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. -
5 p.m...Saturday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m
Sunday,1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Closed Sept. 1,
Nov. 27-28, Dec. 24-26, 2008.
Please call ahead to confirm hours of operation.

Admission is free.

Please Note
Capital Area Visitor Services (CAVC) is now located in the lobby of the North Carolina Museum of History. It is a permanent information and rest center for more than 100,000 annual visitors to Raleigh's state-owned and cultural attractions. Groups of 10 or fewer wanting only to tour the Executive Mansion should call Pat Brock at (919) 807-7948 for scheduling. To schedule a group tour of the Capitol, call Visitor Services at (919) 807-7950 or (866) 724-8687.

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— NEW —
Canova Statue
1841 Horton & Waller Frame Lithograph

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State Capitol Foundation
State Capitol Society

The N. C. State Capitol is a unit of the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources.

CONTACT INFORMATION

NORTH CAROLINA STATE CAPITOL
Street Address:
One East Edenton Street
Raleigh, N.C.

Mailing Address:
4624 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C.27699-4624

Phone:
(919) 733-4994

Fax:
(919) 715-4030

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...... Capitol History
...... Capitol Tour
...... The Civil War
...... Capitol Legends
...... Educational Info.
...... Exhibits NEW!
...... Special Events
...... Merchandise

Self-guided Tours:
Monday-Friday
Guided Tours:
Saturday: 11 a.m., 2 p.m.
Sunday: 2 p.m.
Please call ahead to confirm tour times.

Directions to the Capitol