Government Building
State St. and Washington Ave.
518.474.2418
Sitting majestically atop Albany's State Street hill, the New York State Capitol has served as the seat of government for New York since the 1880s. The building is a marvel of late 19th-century architectural grandeur, built by hand of solid masonry over a period of 25 years. The building recently underwent an extensive restoration to maintain and protect it for future generations of New Yorkers.
Walk-In Tours: Walk-in tours of the Capitol for the general public are offered Monday through Friday at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. No reservations are required. Tours are also available by reservation only on the second Saturday of each month at 11am and 1pm - register online now for Saturday tours. There are no public tours on Sundays and holidays. In addition, visitors may download a self-guided audio tour to use while visiting the State Capitol. For more information, please call the Plaza Visitor Center at 518-474-2418.
