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A look over the roundabout where Jefferson Street and 14th Avenue Southeast intersect. Multiple cars are on the road, which is lined with large green trees. — Getting here

Map of the Washington State Capitol Campus — Campus map

A group of tour participants listen intently as a Washington state tour guide leads them through the Legislative Building. — Tours

Person walking up the steps of the Sunken Garden with their pet.

Visit the Sunken Garden before the warmth slips away

Explore the Capitol Campus arboretum on a botanical tour

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Fall Highlights

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Legislative Building Tours

We offer free 50-minute tours of the Legislative Building, also known as the Capitol Building, several times a day, most days. Tours are available on a first-come, first-served basis from the Tour Information Desk, inside the main entrance.

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Sunken Garden

Originally designed by the Olmsted Brothers, the Sunken Garden sits in the heart of the Capitol Campus.

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Heritage Park & Capitol Lake Trails

Grassy lawns, a lakeside loop trail, and views of the Legislative Building dome draw visitors and locals to this large park.

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Temple of Justice

The Temple of Justice is the very first building built on Capitol Campus. It inspired the designs of the Insurance Building, Legislative Building, O’Brien Building, and Cherberg Building.

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World War II Memorial

This memorial was among the first in this country to honor those who served in World War II, with a focus on nearly 6,000 Washington residents who lost their lives in battle.

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Winged Victory

This statue features Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, and honors Washington state soldiers who lost their lives during World War I.

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Vietnam Veterans Memorial

This is the second Vietnam memorial on Capitol Campus, built after veterans advocated for a memorial that would better honor their comrades who fought in the Vietnam War and never made it back home.

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Tivoli Fountain

This fountain on the central lawn of the Capitol Campus draws visitors and passersby with its dancing sprays of water.

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Territorial Sundial

In the late 1950s, when the State Library was constructed, a sundial was commissioned to sit north of the main entrance and be a focal point for the building.

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Law Enforcement Memorial

Law enforcement officers who were killed in the line of duty are recognized and remembered on this cement and granite memorial.

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Korean War Memorial

Constructed in 1993, this is the first state-sponsored Korean War memorial in the United States.

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News & Updates

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Welcome to Capitol Campus

Plan your visit

Visit the Sunken Garden before the warmth slips away

Explore the Capitol Campus arboretum on a botanical tour

Fall Highlights

Legislative Building Tours

Sunken Garden

Heritage Park & Capitol Lake Trails

Temple of Justice

World War II Memorial

Winged Victory

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Tivoli Fountain

Territorial Sundial

Law Enforcement Memorial

Korean War Memorial

News & Updates

Legislative Building open after vandalism

Celebrating Urban and Community Forestry Month: A growing legacy of tree diversity

Flag raising at the Capitol celebrates Seahawks 50th season

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