The Texas State Capitol is Texas' official seat of government, housing the state's legislature and the offices of the Governor of Texas. The capitol building was designed by architect Elijah E. Myers and constructed between 1882 and 1888, with substantial additions and renovations added to the complex in 1993. Since 1986, it has been designated as a National Historic Landmark, recognized as the sixth-tallest state capitol building in the United States at a height of over 302 feet. Self-guided tours of the capitol building are permitted seven days a week throughout the day for visitors of all ages, with self-guided tour materials available in eight languages for exploration of the building and its grounds. Docent-led tours are also offered seven days a week at specific times throughout the morning and afternoon hours, departing approximately every 45 minutes and lasting approximately half an hour. Themed tours available at select times throughout the year include a Women in Texas History Tour, an African-American Trailblazing Texas Tour, and a Holiday Capitol Tour in December.
The Texas State Capitol, 1100 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701, Phone: 512-463-4630