Illinois State Capitol
The current state capitol, completed in 1888, with a silver dome about 110 meters tall, taller than the US Capitol in Washington. Free guided tours are available.
The current Illinois State Capitol was built between 1868 and 1888 in a blend of French Renaissance and Second Empire styles. Its dome rises about 110 meters, taller than the United States Capitol in Washington. The ornate rotunda is worth seeing, with its stained-glass dome, murals and marble staircases, and visitors can look into the House and Senate chambers. The lawn in front has statues of Lincoln and Stephen Douglas. Free guided tours run on weekdays, roughly once an hour, and security screening is required. Weekend opening hours are limited. The north wing was extensively restored in recent years, and renovation of the west building is still underway. It is about an 8-minute walk from the Old State Capitol.
Opening hours
Mon–Fri, approx. 08:00–16:00 (guided tours)
Nearby sights
- Illinois State Museum
- Illinois Governor's Mansion
- Dana–Thomas House
- Old State Capitol State Historic Site
- Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site
- Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
- Lincoln Home National Historic Site
- Lincoln Depot