Landmark · Denver
Colorado State Capitol: free entry days, tickets & hours
Colorado's gold-domed capitol, with a step marked exactly one mile above sea level, a dome observation deck and Colorado rose onyx inside.
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All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Always freeFree entry to the building for a self-guided visit | everyone | Mon-Fri 7:30am-5pm. The dome is only reachable on a guided tour. Expect a security screening. | No |
| Free eventFree guided tours with the dome, on the hour 10am-3pm Mon-Fri · 10:00–16:00 | everyone | About 1 hour; 30 people per tour, first come first served; check in at the Visitor Information Desk (first floor, north side). The dome is a 99-step climb. Groups of 10+ book a group tour. No tours on 17 Nov, 27 Nov, 24 Dec 2026, 11-14 Jan and 22 Feb 2027 (building open). | No |
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Stand on the 13th step of the west entrance: it is marked as one mile (5,280 ft) above sea level.
- No guided tours on Tue 17 Nov, Fri 27 Nov and Thu 24 Dec 2026, or on 11-14 Jan and 22 Feb 2027, though the building stays open.
- The last tour starts at 3pm; the dome climb is stairs only.
Calendar
Free days at State Capitol
- THU29OCTThursday, 29 October 2026 · today · 10:00–16:00
- FRI30OCTFriday, 30 October 2026 · tomorrow · 10:00–16:00
- MON2NOVMonday, 2 November 2026 · in 4 days · 10:00–16:00
- TUE3NOVTuesday, 3 November 2026 · in 5 days · 10:00–16:00
- WED4NOVWednesday, 4 November 2026 · in 6 days · 10:00–16:00
- THU5NOVThursday, 5 November 2026 · in 7 days · 10:00–16:00
255 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: State Capitol
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 07:30–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 07:30–17:00 |
| Wed | 07:30–17:00 |
| Thu | 07:30–17:00 |
| Fri | 07:30–17:00 |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
Building open Mon-Fri 7:30am-5pm; closed weekends and state holidays. Free guided tours on the hour 10am-3pm.
200 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80203, USA
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FAQ
State Capitol: common questions
Is State Capitol free?
State Capitol is free for everyone guided tours with the dome, on the hour 10am-3pm Mon-Fri.
When is State Capitol free?
Free guided tours with the dome, on the hour 10am-3pm Mon-Fri. The next free date is Thursday, 29 October 2026.
What day is State Capitol closed?
State Capitol is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Building open Mon-Fri 7:30am-5pm; closed weekends and state holidays. Free guided tours on the hour 10am-3pm.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- capitol.colorado.gov · checked Thursday, 29 October 2026
- content.leg.colorado.gov/capitol-tours · checked Thursday, 29 October 2026
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