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Visit Your Capitol​
Picture of Capitol Building Interior and DomeThe Capitol reopened to the public on July 12. The building is currently under construction and visitor entrances are located at the front of the Capitol accessible from Court Street. Look for signs that will help guide your way.

Please come to the Capitol and look around. Through the front doors and across the rotunda, you'll find the information kiosk. Here you can join a historical tour of the building or tower, or get a brochure to go on your own self-guided walk. School tour options are also available.

Picture of Capitol Building Floor SealDuring legislative sessions, you can observe your Legislature in committee and chamber floor sessions, meet with your legislator, testify, or submit testimony in writing.

Picture of Parking Meter outside of Capitol BuildingLocated on the first floor you'll find the Capitol History Gateway exhibits. These exhibits highlight ways in which ordinary citizens have affected state legislation, and ideas for how you can too.

Picture of Gift Shop inside of Capitol BuildingOf course, the Capitol isn't the only historical building in town. Be sure to visit Willamette Heritage Center, Deepwood Museum & Gardens, Bush House Museum , and take the walking tour of downtown Salem.

If it's your first time here, we hope you leave inspired to return. Our state needs citizens like you to continue building a stronger Oregon