This site will provide visitor and historic information about Florida’s State Capitol as well as information and updates on the Capitol Complex Improvement Project (CCIP). The Capitol Complex, located in downtown Tallahassee, provides a dignified and serviceable headquarters for state government.

The Capitol is located in downtown Tallahassee at the intersection of Apalachee Parkway and Monroe Street. The Capitol is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Florida invites you to explore this site to learn about the Capitol, home to Florida's Executive and Legislative branches. The current Capitol is the fourth building to serve as Florida's Capitol and Florida welcomes you to visit.

In order to reserve space for your event at the Capitol, please contact DMS Reservations at 850-488-5636 or [email protected]. Event forms and guidelines are available online at the Reservations page.

Capitol Grounds & Monuments The Capitol Grounds can be broken into several areas: the Courtyard, House area, Senate area, Historic Capitol, Knott Grounds and Waller Park. The Courtyard On the south side of the courtyard is the Florida Fraternal Order of Police Law Enforcement Memorial.

The Historic Capitol now serves as the Florida Historic Capitol Museum. Its restored space includes the Governor's Suite, Supreme Court, House of Representatives and Senate chambers, rotunda and halls.

Despite the Capitol being referred to as a 22-story building, there are three underground floors. The observation deck rises 307 feet from the entrance on the Plaza Level. The 22nd floor is also 512 feet above sea level. The working life of the New Capitol is estimated at 100 years. The number of people in the Capitol during a normal workday is ...

Visitor parking in the Capitol area is limited to either metered street spaces or designated lots. The City of Tallahassee manages two parking garages (Kleman Plaza and Eastside Parking Garage) and one surface lot (near Duval and Gaines).

Visitors may self-tour the Capitol on their own Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., excluding any weekday holidays. A brochure is available from the Welcome Center and includes information about Capitol tours and history.

Please call 850-329-2954 for more information. There are vending machines strategically situated throughout the Capitol. In addition, there are many restaurants conveniently located in the downtown area. Check with the Capitol Welcome Center for additional information.