Kansas State Capitol - Online tour - State Library

Third Level

The State Library was founded by the Kansas territorial legislature in 1855. The state auditor also served as librarian. In 1900 the library was moved to beautiful new quarters in its present north wing location, when Annie Diggs was state librarian.

Built to include the first electric lighting in the Capitol, the library's second deck floors were glass to take advantage of the flow of light. A third deck was added in 1917. Ornate detailing, brass railing, and brass sunflowers highlight the beautiful restored library.

Museum Store Online

Shop online and find a large selection of Kansas books and gifts. There may be some delays in shipment. For questions, please email store@kshistory.org.

Masks are recommended regardless of vaccine status.

Kansas State Capitol Visitor Center: Open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday.

Self-guided tours are available.

Guided historic tours
January - May
Monday - Friday: 9, 10, and 11 a.m., 1, 2, and 3 p.m.
Saturday: 10 and 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m.

June - December
Monday - Friday: 9 and 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. 
Saturday: 10 and 11 a.m., 1, 2 and 3 p.m.

Guided dome tours
Monday - Friday: 9:15, 10:15, and 11:15 am.; 1:15, 2:15, and 3:15 p.m.
Saturday: 10:15 and 11:15 a.m.; 1:15, 2:15, and 3:15 p.m.

The Capitol Store hours are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday

Closed state holidays

Kansas State Capitol
8th Avenue between Harrison and Van Buren
Topeka KS 66612

Please follow these driving directions to the north side of the building instead of your GPS

Contact visitor center coordinator
785-296-3966
kshs.capitol@ks.gov