Plan your visit

A look at Capitol Way viewing Northward between Sid Snyder Ave. SW/14th Ave. SE and 11th Ave. SW.
Getting here
Illustrated map of the Washington Capitol campus
Campus map
A group of tour participants listen intently as a Washington state tour guide leads them through the Legislative Building.
Tours
People walking around and taking photos of the Legislative Building's interior, which is primarily marble with gold accents.

Planning a visit during legislative session

What you need to know

Take a tour of memorials honoring Washingtonians

About Memorial Tours
The Washington State Medal of Honor Memorial, with a green expanse of lawn in the background.

Spring Highlights

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News & Updates

The George Bush Monument, a bronze plaque set in a granite slab, next to a metal park bench with two large trees and the General Administration building in the background.

A stone marker, and a live tree, honor Black settler George Bush

Bush’s 1845 settlement may have made Washington Territory possible. Learn more about his contributions to state history.
A close up of a white arrow painted on a road that points to the Legislative Building in the distance. A deep blue sky is in the background and various green trees line both sides of the road.

Plan ahead for activities at the Capitol Monday, Feb. 17

Due to a large number of organized events, the Capitol Campus will be busy on Monday, Feb. 17.
A snow-covered walkway and lawn facing the south side of the Legislative Building. A grounds crew member operates a small snowplow in the distance.

DES prepares Capitol Campus for possible snow

Weather forecasts indicate cold temperatures and possible snow Saturday, Feb. 1, through Wednesday, Feb. 5.
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