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Wisconsin State Capitol

Historic government building offering public tours and impressive architecture.

4.8 (1338 Google reviews)FreeAges 6+Indoor
  • educational
  • free
  • history

2 E Main St, Madison, WI 53702, USA

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Insider tip 📍 Wisconsin State Capitol

Check if the dome is open for a great view of the city; also has clean public restrooms.

Overheard on r/madisonwi · 335 upvotes

Insider tip 📍 Wisconsin State Capitol

Pick up a fossil map at the info desk for a scavenger hunt through the building's marble.

“Surprisingly fun: fossil hunt in the Capitol building. Pick up a fossil map from the info desk”

Overheard on r/madisonwi · 9 upvotes

Insider tip 📍 Wisconsin State Capitol

Tours are free and hourly from the ground floor. Use elevators for stairs, but be aware tours include pauses where toddlers may get wiggly.

“There are elevators to get around the stair portions, your guide will be able to help direct you”

Overheard on r/madisonwi · 4 upvotes

Insider tip 📍 State Capitol

Great for winter walks; toddlers love the echoes in the corridors. Open daily from 8am.

“the State Capitol building is a great place to let toddlers walk around and hear themselves echo in the corridors.”

Overheard on r/madisonwi · 3 upvotes

📍 Wisconsin State Capitol

A classic indoor destination for exploring architecture and history.

“Capitol building”

Overheard on r/madisonwi · 4 upvotes

📍 Wisconsin State Capitol

Great indoor space to wander around if the weather is poor.

“Indoor - wander the Capital”

Overheard on r/madisonwi · 2 upvotes

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