State Capitol
The State Capitol building is open to the public Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Saturday hours are 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. The building is closed on Sundays.
How to Get Here
- There are three (3) Light Rail stations located in the Capitol Complex including the Rice Street Station, just west of the State Capitol Building.
- There are many parking facilities on the complex that include pay stations for visitor parking.
- Long term parking contracts are also available.
Access Information
The loading dock for the Capitol Building is at the Minnesota Senate Building, 95 University Ave. W., St. Paul, MN 55155. Loading dock is on the north side of building on Sherburne Avenue. Loading dock can accommodate straight trucks only; no semi-tractor trailers
Building Occupants/Tenants
Attorney General's Office
Governor's Office
House of Representatives
Minnesota Historical Society
Senate
Cafeteria
The
Rathskeller (Capitol) Cafe
is open during legislative sessions only.
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 7:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Friday, 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The
Centennial Cafeteria
- OPEN
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM
All other cafeterias on the Capitol Complex remain closed.
Catering service is available from Taher Capitol Complex Dining Services at 651-224-3004.
Year Built/Architect
1905/Cass Gilbert
2015-2017 Historic restoration/JE Dunn Construction
Building Area
378,825 square feet
Key Contact Information
Admin Facilities Management Service Line: 651-201-2300
Building Manager: Sam Shafer
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