Temple of Justice
After being closed for two years for structural renovations, the oldest building on Capitol Campus is once again open to visitors.
About the Temple of Justice
The Temple of Justice building was the first in the Capitol Campus Historic District to be built. Construction began in 1912 and took eight years to complete. With its classical architecture style, the Temple of Justice was a major contributor to many architectural design decisions made about future buildings in the Historic District.
The Supreme Court began occupying the Temple of Justice while the interior work was still being completed. Since the building opened, the State Law Library has stored the state's legal collection in the Main Reading Room. The building also houses the Supreme Court Clerk's Office and Administrative Office of the Courts.
The building was closed for two years for renovations, reopening in October 2024. The updates included replacing aged heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, as well as lighting and plumbing systems.
Visiting the Temple of Justice
Building hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Enter the building either through the south-side entrance facing the Legislative Building, or through the ADA-accessible entryway on the building’s east side. All visitors will undergo a security screening, which involves passing through metal detectors, emptying pockets into containers, and having bags visually inspected.