Minnesota State Capitol
Visit Minnesota’s beautifully restored 1905 capitol and learn about the government process while taking in its incredible architecture, art, and history. Legislators are notified to meet reserved student groups after the tour, if their schedules allow.
Take a free tour!
Explore the capitol’s history, art, and architecture on this 45 minute tour. Students visit the chambers where government decisions are made. Weather permitting, visit the quadriga (golden horses) on the roof of the capitol. Reservations are required for groups of 15 or more, and must be made two weeks in advance.
The Minnesota State Capitol is a location of the Minnesota Historical Society. Bring your students to the places where history was made and where it is preserved. MNHS locations offer a wide variety of field trip experiences suitable to a wide range of grade levels and learning goals. Engage your students and bring history to life!
Explore all MNHS Historic Sites and Museums at mnhs.org/fieldtrips
See if your group qualifies for scholarships at mnhs.org/scholarships
Submit your request: https://www.mnhs.org/fieldtriprequest
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Minnesota State Capitol
75 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive
St. Paul, MN 55155