Went on a school field trip with 5th graders. Great experience. Had a great tour guide Joe. So much history in that building. Awesome structural work, at work amazing.

That was an amazing experience. We went up to the apex of that dome. The guide has amazing knowledge of the history and those art pieces. There was hot while climbing the stairs, still we enjoyed. Got a shot on the KA governor chair.

The tour was packed with lots of history and interesting facts. There's a library with a glass floor. The entire capitol feels like a museum filled with murals and classical art. The chambers were in session and it felt as if the old days were back alive with the political figures debating in rooms that are filled with a glorious past.

Climbed 296 stairs to the top and it was such a beautiful view! There are 2 tours. The Dome tour (stairs to top) and the historical tour. Both are free.

One of the nicer state capitols, especially with the striking murals, especially that of John Brown, the famous abolitionist. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming.

This is one of the nicest state capital buildings I have ever been in. Murals on the wall Tell a beautiful story of how Kansas came to be. The interior is spectacular. You can also take a tour up the steps to the dome and look out over the city and surrounding area. There are 292 steps. We did not have time to do that, but if I never back in the area I would definitely schedule time.

Beautiful, rich history across each level of the building. It's stunning inside and out. They offer guided historical tours and If you want to go all the way up the dome, you'll need to tread several steps. Anyone who can't go up the stairs by themselves is prohibited.

Have been to a number of state and provincial capitol buildings and this is one of our favorites. The 15 year renovation resulted in an exceptional building and the interior murals, stained glass, sculptures and the dome with all the marble, bronze and copper were all top notch. Speaking of the dome, do the tour with the guide to see the inner and outer dome as well a seeing the view of the city from the top - afraid of heights or physical limitations will make it virtually impossible to climb the 296 steps of the tour. A must do if in town!

They do tours every hour, on the hour. You can either do a history tour or a roof tour. It is about 300 stairs up, so make sure you're able if that is your choice. Our guide was amazing, and we were able to do both tours in one day. I would not say this tour is very toddler friendly (if you have a busy-body kid). The stairs have quite a drop, as you can see pictured, and the history tour includes a lot of "do not touch" things. Afterwards, make sure to stop in the gift shop and check out kansas products, art, and merch. No reservation is needed, but if you have a large group, make sure to call ahead. The roof tours stop at 3pm. Accessibility ♿️: 4/5 parking is quite a distance away and is metered, but inexpensive. Doors are automatic, frames are wide, and bathrooms have a lot of space. The cafe was not very wheel chair friendly. Plenty of elevators! Kid friendly: 2/5 there is a place to change diapers. A lot of walking, places they aren't allowed to go in, things they aren't allowed to touch, and some events they can't make noise for. Of course, you can make it work, but it is not a good idea pre nap or meal. The cafe is not kid friendly and the seating area isn't as well. Entrances, doors, elevators, and walkways are stroller friendly. This would be a good activity for kids who will stay in a stroller or are old enough to be calm and collected.

Amazing Tour! We headed to a lot of different areas and who knew this place had 9 stories? It's also amazingly beautiful, I mean it's not everyday that you see 24 karat gold painted walls. It also was, in my opinion, an interesting adventure! And is also an amazing experience that will last! I also got to see the dome and it's so cool up there especially inside the dome (before you get to the top part) and it's obvious that there is a lot of history in this building. I also wish to show pictures of the place and I wish they would alow me to show more then 50 Pictures as, I have an absolutely astonishing amount of photos and I would love to add them!

Came on the way from Denver so we don’t have time for join the tour. Next time will comeback again for tour inside the Capitol. Recommended

Our State capitol Building. What a great building. Lots of history here. Craftsmanship in the woodworking and stone work is amazing.

As I was wandering the beautiful halls of our State Capital I met a man from Ohio. He shared that our Capital building was a regular "tourist" attraction for promoting Kansas. He told me I should be proud of our Capital to which I replied, "Sir, I absolutely am!" Upon entering the building I received a warm and friendly welcome by the gentlemen manning the entrance of the Visitors Center. To the left is the desk of the Guided Tour staff and the very nice Gift Shop. I went to my Governor Kelly's office but alas - she wasn't in house that day. From there I wandered, taking pictures as I went.. the art work in our Capital building is exceptional. The moulding and woodwork is kept and cared for as are the Native Stone pillars, granite and marble flooring.. The Kansas State Capital Building is indeed a testament to our Heritage and Strength..to our History. A favorable destination to take out of towners!!

Topeka State Capital building and grounds are in excellent condition. As you walk the grounds, it's well manicured. The flowers are lovely. If they could build up the surrounding blocks. Then that would be great.

I've visited the Topeka Capital a dozen times in my life and it never gets old. I love it! To top it off, they do the complete dome tours now and you get to go all the way to the top and outside! Can't wait to go back!

Great historical place to celebrate the very diverse and storied past of this very underrated state. The tour was free, informative, and very very cool. The parking is accessible from 8th street, and is located beneath the statehouse, underground. There are two tours, one being a historical tour, the other a dome tour. The dome tour is exactly what it sounds like. There are several spots where you can stop and not continue all the way to the outside part at the top. There is a level up by the inner dome where you can see the inner areas of the top, but if you continue upwards you will be pretty high up on a very sturdy staircase that looks down through a hole in the center of the inner dome. You will see all the way straight down to the first level of the statehouse. It is quite a view! If you are not squeamish about heights, by all means climb the stairs to the outdoor part where you can see the surrounding area of downtown Topeka. If you don't want to do a ton of climbing, stick to the historical tour. You will get to see both chambers of government, many works of art, and the stories behind them. There will be some climbing of stairs, unless the historical cage style elevator is running. You will also get to see the library with the glass floor. We visited with some of our New Jersey family and they were astounded at how far reaching our history is. Between the architecture, the art, and the history, this was such a great tour. 👍

Spectacular historic Kansas building...our Capitol! A must see for all Kansans. Living history for everyone to experience qhe seeing government in action. Visit today amd share with your 👪.

I traveled to see the restoration of the building and take the guided tour of the domes. It was awesome! Our tour guide was exuberant, knowledgeable and helpful to participants. Not a tour for the faint of heart…

We enjoyed our experience here! You can do the self guided tour or join in a walk through with a tour Guide!

Such an inspirational place to learn about the history of our state and to meet influential people that are very important when it comes to regulating laws and how we spend our money in this state. It doesn't matter if you are a Republican or Democrat, but what does matter is what is best for our state and our communities. People in ruel KS are different then people in urban areas and we will always face challenges to keep a balance.

If you find yourself downtown and need something to do, I'd highly recommend a tour of the capitol dome. It's 296 stairs with 3 rests along the way. If you are afraid of heights, this isn't for you. In the summer it is very muggy until you can get to the top and step into the fresh air. It's free to enter and tours run multiple times a day.