Texas State Capitol — Austin, Texas

Address1100 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701

HoursBuilding: Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat-Sun 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Guided tours Mon-Sat from 9 a.m., last tour 4:15 p.m.; Sun from 12 p.m., last tour 4:15 p.m. Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Day (SPB)

PricesFree

Price notesCapitol tours are free (SPB). Self-guided tours allowed daily.

Age notesNot confirmed - State Preservation Board gives no age guidance; included for older children on history content basis only in report narrative, ages here reflect tour content, not an official recommendation.

BookingFree guided tours walk-up periodically; group/foreign-language tours may require reservation - see SPB tours page.

Suggested timeAbout 1.5 hours

ParkingCapitol Visitors Parking Garage, 1201 San Jacinto Blvd (SPB); pricing Not confirmed in text fetched.

Hours in detailBuilding: Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat-Sun 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Free guided tours Mon-Sat from 9 a.m., last tour 4:15 p.m.; Sun from 12 p.m., last tour 4:15 p.m. Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Day. Capitol Visitors Parking Garage building hours: Mon-Fri 7:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m., no overnight parking.

Tickets & bookingFree guided tours are walk-up, departing periodically from the South Foyer; no reservation for individuals. ASL-interpreted guided tours of the Capitol, Visitors Center and Governor's Mansion can be arranged with one week's advance notice through the Tour Coordinator. Group and foreign-language tours may require reservation.

ParkingCapitol Visitors Parking Garage, 1201 San Jacinto Blvd (entrances on E 12th St and E 13th St). Weekday: first 2 hours free, then $1 per half hour, maximum $12/day; lost ticket $12. Weekend: sometimes free, subject to pre-paid special-event fees up to $25/day. Free 2-hour parking applies to one visit per day per vehicle. Cash, checks, Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express accepted. Vehicles with an official disabled parking placard or disabled license may park free at parking meters within the Capitol Complex.

AccessibilityAll Capitol facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities; the accessible entrance is the North Entrance. Accessibility Route markers on the Grounds indicate ADA-compliant routes to/from the North Entrance, the Visitors Center's South Entrance and the Visitors Parking Garage. Wheelchairs may be checked out at the Tour Guide office for use on tours. Publications are available in large print and Braille (check out from Capitol Information and Guide Service, Capitol 1S.2). Motorized scooters are not allowed on the Capitol Grounds. SPB allows ADA service animals (dogs; miniature horses afforded special consideration); no pets.

Family facilitiesTwo family-use restrooms at the end of the tunnel leading from the Capitol north wing elevators on level E2. Baby changing tables are located in the 2nd floor restrooms of the Capitol.

Official tipsAll visitors must undergo security screening on entry - allow extra time. SPB warns historic buildings have uneven floors, narrow staircases and low-light areas; wear footwear with good traction and use handrails. Free public Wi-Fi network 'Public-Capitol' (no password).