Montpelier is coming back to life after our devasting flood in July 2023, with many shops and restaurants reopening. Your walk through downtown will take you to the State House, which is now open 10-4 weekdays.
State House Tours
GENERAL INFORMATION
THE STATE HOUSE IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Self-guided tours are available Monday through Friday during the Legislative Session that takes place from the beginning of January through Mid-May. Docent-led tours are available throughout the summer and fall.
LOCATION
- 115 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05633-5501
HOURS
During the summer and fall, the hours are:
Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.; Saturdays 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday and holidays.
During the legislative Session, the hours are:
Monday and Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Closed Saturday, Sunday and holidays between January and Mid-May.
Closed all year on Sundays & state holidays which are listed here.
COST
There is no charge for individuals to visit the Vermont State House, and most of the tours we provide are free. Donations are encouraged, and all donations go directly to Friends of the Vermont State House, which works with the State Curator’s Office to maintain and make improvements at the State House.
Please note:
- Bus tours must be arranged in advance and bus tour companies are requested to pay a fee of $3 for each tour participant.
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During the session, in-person tours are not available to the public, but you may visit any time and take a self-guided audio tour.
- Please view the updated map to navigate the State House.
DRIVE / BIKE / WALK
There is on-street metered parking within the Capitol District. Paid parking is also available throughout downtown Montpelier.
When the Legislature is in session (January to May) parking spaces near the State House tend to fill up early in the day. Free parking is offered in a nearby lot at the Vermont Department of Labor (5 Green Mountain Drive). Green Mountain Transit is available to provide free rides between this satellite parking area and the Capitol District. It is a 15 minute walk along the recreation path from the parking lot to the State House.
- It’s a short bike ride or walk from downtown Montpelier to the State House. Bike racks are located outside the western entrances to the building.
ACCESSIBILITY
- The State House is wheelchair accessible. The principal accessible entrance is on the west side of the building, adjacent to reserved accessible parking. On Saturdays, the eastern accessible entrance is used, with accessible parking available behind the building and accessed through the east parking gate and lot. Parking spots there are reserved for vehicles with handicapped parking permits. The State House also has accessible restrooms as well as gender neutral restrooms.
AMENITIES
- The Cafeteria is public and you may purchase sandwiches, salads, hot entrees, beverages and more and enjoy them in the dining area. (This is a great place to people watch during the session!)
