Texas State Capitol

State Preservation Board

Free guided and self-guided tours of the Capitol, plus the Capitol Visitors Center (Mon–Sat 9–5, Sun noon–5).

All agesFreeDowntownBuilding: Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM, Sat–Sun 9 AM–8 PM. Free guided tours Mon–Sat 9 AM–4:15 PM, Sun noon–4:15 PMIndoor & outdoor

Free guided and self-guided tours of the Capitol, plus the Capitol Visitors Center (Mon–Sat 9–5, Sun noon–5).

Ages: All ages
Price: Free
Hours: Building: Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM, Sat–Sun 9 AM–8 PM. Free guided tours Mon–Sat 9 AM–4:15 PM, Sun noon–4:15 PM
When: Building: Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM, Sat–Sun 9 AM–8 PM. Free guided tours Mon–Sat 9 AM–4:15 PM, Sun noon–4:15 PM
Days: Saturday, Sunday, Weekdays
Setting: Indoor & outdoor
Where: 1100 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701Downtown · 78701

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Typical hours
Building: Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM, Sat–Sun 9 AM–8 PM. Free guided tours Mon–Sat 9 AM–4:15 PM, Sun noon–4:15 PM

Free 40-minute guided tours leave the South Foyer every 15–30 minutes (Mon–Sat until 4:15 PM; Sun from noon).
Pick up a free self-guided brochure at the north entry.

Details come from the organizer's public website. Times and prices change — please verify before visiting. Last checked Oct 26, 2026. Source