Public Tours - Ohio Statehouse
PUBLIC TOURS. Welcome To Capitol Square. Discover the Ohio Statehouse. Visitors may enter the building at Third Street or the South sliding doors in the underground parking garage on the Green Level. On session days, visitors may also enter at State Street.
Ohio Statehouse
The monuments and statues on Capitol Square depict the values, ideals and desires of the Ohioans who commissioned and designed them. The Ohio General Assembly has used the Ohio Statehouse since 1857. Quick Links
Statehouse | Ohio Statehouse
The Ohio Statehouse is a masonry building, consisting largely of Columbus limestone. The limestone was taken from a quarry on the west banks of the Scioto River. The stone of the Statehouse foundation is more than 18 feet deep.
Rotunda - Ohio Statehouse
The Rotunda is one of the most remarkable spaces in the Statehouse. Stretching 120 feet from the floor to the skylight, the Rotunda is filled with 12 different colors and distributes light to other areas of the building. The Rotunda skylight is 67 feet lower than the United States Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
Capitol Square | Ohio Statehouse
Its Greek Revival Doric architecture, and its setting in Capitol Square, give the impression of permanence, elegance and grandeur deserved by the original State Legislature who passed a law on January 26, 1838 to build the new Statehouse. The cornerstone of …
Cupola - Ohio Statehouse
The Cupola. The Ohio Statehouse is built in the Greek Revival style, a type of architectural design based on the buildings of ancient Greece and very popular in the U.S. during the early and mid 1800s.
Self-Guided Tours - Ohio Statehouse
Visitors can use their cell phones to explore the Ohio Statehouse and its grounds, and learn about the architecture, history, and current use of the state capitol.
Capitol Café Open at the Ohio Statehouse | Ohio Statehouse
Jan 9, 2024 · (Columbus, OH) – The Capitol Café at the Ohio Statehouse has a new operator. The restaurant is on the ground floor of the Capitol building in Columbus, Ohio. The Capitol Café offers a breakfast and lunch menu that includes omelets, crepes, sandwiches, soups, salads, sweets and much more.
Hours of Operation - Ohio Statehouse
Statehouse Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. *Note: Due to staffing and security considerations, only the 3rd Street entrance, State Street entrance, and the South Light Court sliding doors are open to the public.
SCHOOL AND GROUP TOURS - Ohio Statehouse
A Statehouse field trip gives educators the opportunity to bring lesson plans to life on subjects including history, government, civics, art and architecture. The Ohio Statehouse Museum Education Center provides guided tours for school groups in grades fourth and up.