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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

The Olmsted Legacy Marker, a detailed bronze plaque set in a granite pedestal, stands near the center the West Campus lawn between the Medal of Honor Memorial and Tivoli Fountain.

New marker commemorates Olmsted design vision

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Explore the Capitol Campus arboretum on a botanical tour

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Summer 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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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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Sunken Garden

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

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Pollinator Garden

This garden is located directly over the Plaza Garage and contains plants and flowers that draw pollinator insects.

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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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Moon Trees

Learn about the Washington state moon trees including when and why they were planted, how to identify them, and where to find them on campus.

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English Oak

Learn about the English Oak including when and why it was planted, how to identify it, and where to find it on campus.

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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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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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Korean War Memorial

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

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Beall Mosaic Mural

The mural is made of more than 150,000 small squares of Byzantine glass, marble, and granite that were hand-cut in Italy.

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News & Updates

The Legislative Building's dome lit up at night following repair work. The area surrounding the dome is bright.

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Welcome to Capitol Campus

Plan your visit

New marker commemorates Olmsted design vision

Explore the Capitol Campus arboretum on a botanical tour

Summer Highlights

Legislative Building Tours

Temple of Justice

Sunken Garden

Pollinator Garden

Heritage Park & Capitol Lake Trails

Moon Trees

English Oak

Winged Victory

Tivoli Fountain

Territorial Sundial

Korean War Memorial

Beall Mosaic Mural

News & Updates

The Legislative Building shines brightly again

The unique journey of the Korean War Memorial

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