See & do · Landmarks & architecture
Massachusetts State House
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
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Grand, circa-1795 building where the state legislature meets, with monuments, free tours & more.via Google
Designed by Charles Bulfinch and completed in 1798, this building is a masterpiece of Federal-style architecture, topped with a dome covered in 23-karat gold leaf.
- Good to know
- Free admission. Free guided tours are available on weekdays.
Reviews from Google
A capitol building that will blow your mind with beautiful mosaics, historical wall art and stained glass. Welcoming staff, a little gift shop, we peaked into the House of Representatives as well which is gorgeous. There are public restrooms inside and even a water bottle filling station. Free of charge to visit.
The tour was fantastic, and I stayed to visit the library and special collections, which I hope to return to! Def appreciated the fish in both the senate and house chambers :-). Glad they have Frederick Douglass and are putting in a woman of significance as well in the senate chamber!
Fun to look around and free. Listen to the virtual tour on your phone if you don't do a guided tour.
Super impressive. Feel like visiting a castle instead of a government house. The employees there are also very kind and friendly! Holiday season is not the peak time there worth to go!
This is a must-visit place in Boston! You can explore the Massachusetts State House for free, and a volunteer guide offers tours that are both engaging and informative. It’s fascinating to walk through rooms full of history while seeing that the building is still used for government work today. The architecture and the view from the hill are also worth the visit!