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Wisconsin State Capitol

Capitol Building, Monument, and Office
Downtown Madison, Madison
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  • Markus T.heart icon on user image
    Markus TarjamoDecember 8, 2015
    Beautiful architecture and a great place for history buffs! Right in the centre of the city, and access to UW, lots of shops and places to eat.
    Upvoted 2 weeks ago
  • Dave M.heart icon on user image
    Dave McJune 25, 2019
    You know the building looks like the capital building in DC, but when you turn the corner and see it, it still impresses you.
    Upvoted Dec 28, 2023
  • Kevin K.heart icon on user image
    Kevin KinkadeAugust 13, 2014
    Get there early for a less crowded tour group (take the tour...the guides' knowledge is awesome ). Take time to enjoy/look around the judicial wing, amazing variety of architecture, painting & rock.
  • Stacy B.heart icon on user image
    Stacy Bo BacyJuly 16, 2018
    Beautiful inside and out. Be sure to check out the rotunda. Several bathrooms inside.
  • Jake S.
    Jake SmithMay 21, 2013
    After walking up one of the four staircases, turn around for a breathtaking view of one of the lakes (I personally enjoyed the view down King Street).
  • Apoorv I.heart icon on user image
    Apoorv IngleSeptember 20, 2015
    Make sure you take the Capitol guided tour and go at the top for a view of downtown Madison
  • Tanya S.
    Tanya SparksAugust 17, 2014
    Beautiful landscaping & flowers. Nice place to just hang out. Bubblers are everywhere, I love it
  • C-SPAN
    C-SPANNovember 19, 2014
    The outside of the building is made of 43 different kinds of stone. The WI Capitol Building is the only Capitol building to be completely covered in granite. Watch this video for more info. Read more
  • Hanna Rae Photography
    Hanna Rae PhotographyApril 24, 2013
    Could you ask for a more breathtaking capitol? I don't think so! I love the giant double doors on the facade and the picturesque marble staircases.
  • Carol B.
    Carol BarthDecember 28, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    Beautiful building with a lot of wonderful history. Try the fossil scavenger hunt too!!
  • Laura W.
    Laura WJuly 29, 2017
    Free tours of the building are offered every day without a reservation, or you can just wander around yourself.
  • BJ F.heart icon on user image
    BJ F.April 4, 2017
    One of the best state capitols in the country, the Wisconsin State Capitol will make you feel like you've arrived in Washington D.C.!
  • Olivia D.
    Olivia DiNucciFebruary 28, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    Take a tour to the top and you get a great view of all of Madison from the highest point in the city!
  • Hoard's D.
    Hoard's DairymanSeptember 12, 2011
    W.D Hoard, Hoard's Dairyman magazine founder, served as governor here (in the third capitol which burned down in 1904) from 1889 to 1891. This capitol was built from 1906 to 1917 for $7.25 million.
  • Katie J.heart icon on user image
    Katie JohnsonAugust 9, 2012
    Visit on April 15th...there's usually a Tax Day Tea Party rally in front of the Capitol. For once, if you're a conservative and in Madison, you won't feel outnumbered.
  • F-35A Stealth F.heart icon on user image
    Try the observaysh...you can see joe biden from here.
  • TJ K.heart icon on user image
    TJ KOctober 5, 2014
    A lot of history here. Great place to spend a Saturday afternoon.
  • Dave C.
    Dave CAugust 21, 2011
    Take some time and walk through the building. Try not to remove the awesome sconces and period wood and stone working. Gorgeous!!!
  • Le Anne d.heart icon on user image
    Le Anne de MontesJuly 12, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Noon daily on the Square, Sing with the peace band. Good people. Bring the kids.
  • Linda K.heart icon on user image
    Linda KleinschmidtMay 29, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    You can enjoy the splendor of the Capitol while donating blood today. Walk-ins accepted.
  • Craig S.
    Craig SpauldingDecember 6, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Solidarity Sing Along. Come help hold on to our first ammendent rights! #recallwalker
  • Rafael Garcia R.heart icon on user image
    Rafael Garcia RibeiroAugust 19, 2014
    Must see! Amazing place to visit!
  • Mary M.
    Mary McCombAugust 27, 2013
    Sing between noon and one and you might get busted. Or just observe, or practice journalism...same thing.
  • Liz D.heart icon on user image
    Liz DelSignoreNovember 18, 2015
    So pretty! Connor (tour guide) is awesome too :)
  • Jasmin M.
    Jasmin M.June 29, 2013
    Take the tour! Ginger was an awesome tour guide!
  • drew t.heart icon on user image
    drew tarvinAugust 8, 2015
    "I'm a big fan of the building's symmetry" is not a thing I ever thought I'd say.
  • Amy R.heart icon on user image
    Amy RobertsonOctober 2, 2016
    Good reprieve from the rain on a Sunday afternoon
  • Brian C.
    Brian ChildersJune 2, 2012
    Support Scott Walker. Call him and tell him what a great job he's doing!
  • Jeffery P.heart icon on user image
    Jeffery PralleDecember 10, 2015
    Best legislature in years!!
  • Raja S.heart icon on user image
    Raja ShekharJuly 13, 2016
    Saturday's farmers market and capito tours and state street
  • Pola M.heart icon on user image
    Pola MattesNovember 1, 2016
    Sooo beautiful
  • Emer G.
    Emer GJune 28, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Tuesdays at noon during the summer. Free live music.
  • Robert B.heart icon on user image
    Robert BeattyAugust 13, 2012
    Try the doors; might find an unlocked goody!
  • Shannon J.heart icon on user image
    Shannon JeropkeOctober 22, 2020
    Currently closed due to the pandemic.
  • Rudy K.
    Rudy KussApril 6, 2013
    Take a Saturday tour. You'll get to see more rooms.
  • Marie A.
    Marie AnnaMarch 21, 2015
    Was here Monday and Tuesday
  • Peter Z.
    Peter ZanghiApril 8, 2012
    Clever political tip to make my point.
  • Allan W.
    Allan WhiteDecember 28, 2010
    If you come during the holidays you can see and smell a wonderful Christmas tree!
  • @jayelarex
    @jayelarexJanuary 31, 2012
    Go at night, its cooler.
  • Kristin F.
    Kristin FeickJuly 20, 2013
    Beat farmers market anywhere!
  • Karen J.
    Karen Jensen-paulMarch 22, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    God bless scott walker!! Good luck in June. You have my vote!
  • Adam S.
    Adam SegerAugust 12, 2011
    It is an Exact Smaller replica of US Capital
  • Jack H.
    Jack HoffmanSeptember 27, 2014
    Clean restrums!
  • Colin B.
    Colin BenedictMarch 17, 2010
    You can also get married in the Senate Parlor. Great room.
  • Chad J.
    Chad JohnsonJune 21, 2013
    If you don't like it, move to Illinois.
  • Randy M.
    Randy MelchertMarch 18, 2010
    Go to the balcony on the 4th floor and take a look around the town.
  • Abigail L.
    Abigail LivingoodJuly 13, 2013
    Take the group tour
  • Bill Brasky
    Bill BraskyApril 14, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    You can also get married in a church, or a park. This is neither... whoops!
  • Julie D.
    Julie DrogsvoldFebruary 25, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    You can also get married on the first floor of the rotunda.
  • Joshua S.
    Joshua SolinJanuary 23, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    I LOVE SCOTT WALKER! You should too!!!
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