This is an enjoyable attraction to visit. First, entry is through the Visitor Center which is located under the plaza of the Capitol Building. The Visitor Center is the starting point of the tours. The most elaborate and challenging tour is the Dome Tour. This includes climbing stairs to the top of the dome. These stairs are narrow and steep; it is a challenge to complete this tour. The second tour excludes the dome tour and walks through the first five floors of the Capitol Building. The last tour is the self-guided tour. We completed the self-guided tour. Surprisingly, the self-guided tour allowed us to roam, at our leisure throughout the building. We sat in the Senate and House Chambers and observed the murals and exhibits on the first five floors. Being that the legislature was not in session, we were probably allowed this access to the building. The ground floor was impressive. The large stones of the foundation, of the Capitol, are clearly visible. The architecture of the building is impressive. We enjoyed the tour and would recommend it to others.

We enjoy visiting State Capitols. We especially like good guided tours. The tours that morning were overfill so we self toured. We were able to see the regular areas and it’s an attractive building. No complaints and while we wished we could have had a guided tour we don’t whine and moan over things like that.

Beautiful architecture inside and out. We were there on a cloudy, rainy day, so we spent our time inside. There was construction going on outside, so it may be wise to double check where to park and enter before you go. We did not go on a tour, but if you want to go up in the dome you must. I wish we would’ve gotten there in time for the tour. They were in session, and it was cool getting to see that. The library with the glass block floor is a must see, accessible by a gorgeous iron spiral staircase. I desperately wanted to ride the open cage elevator, but it wasn’t moving and I’m not sure it ever is. It’s a nice quick stop I do recommend.

We stopped in on a Wednesday afternoon. You go in on the front lower area. The people working the door were very nice. You can walk around at your own leisure. The basement is like a beautiful museum. The whole building was quite beautiful. I would highly recommend this place. Free of charge.

The state of Kansas restored it's state capitol over a 15 year period from 1999-2014. Beautiful marble, copper, wood and metalwork throughout. If you can do it physically, walk the 296 stairs to the top. You must be on an official tour to do this but it is free. Not a place for those with a fear of heights, because much of the stairways are open and very narrow. The view from the top is spectacular.

We enjoyed a great tour of the Kansas State Capitol Building that has been magnificently restored in recent years. Our guide was perfect in both timing and information as she led us through the building explaining the history of the building and state, the murals and other art works, and architectural features. We stayed a little more than two hours spending a little time on our own before the tour and then retracing our steps through parts of the building for more photos after the one-hour tour. This stop was one of the highlights of our recent trip to eastern Kansas. We appreciated the good information on the capitol website about the building, hours, driving directions, and parking.

This is a beautifully restored state capital that is worth taking a tour of. You can go with a tour guide or take a self-guided tour. If you can climb 296 steps and are not afraid of heights, the dome tour is spectacular. You get to see the construction of the inner dome and go outside near the top of the outer dome. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and full of all sorts of stories about the capital. Two people in our tour stopped partway and waited for the rest of us. Be aware the dome can get quite warm in the summer.

This is my 47th State Capitol,visit (though I haven’t managed to get inside all as they often are closed at weekends). This was one of the best. Friendly staff, great looking building, everything so accessible (the State is not just going thru the motions in terms of allowing public access - they let you see nearly everything). The museum at lower ground level is great too.