The New York State Capitol, the seat of the New York state government, is located in Albany, the capital city of the U.S. state of New York. The capitol building is part of the Empire State Plaza complex on State Street in Capitol Park.

The New York State Capitol is open Monday-Friday from 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Highlights of our 45-minute tours can include the legislative chambers, Hall of Governors, Governor’s Reception Room, Hall of New York, historic staircases, and the recent Ruth Bader Ginsburg portrait carving.

Sitting majestically atop Albany’s State Street hill, the New York State Capitol has served as the seat of government for New York since the 1880s. The building is a marvel of late 19th-century architectural grandeur, built by hand of solid masonry over a period of 32 years.

Learn more about events at the Plaza including our seasonal schedules, special events, the historic New York State Capitol, tours, exhibits, the Plaza Art Collection, and more!

Visit the Million Dollar Staircase, the Senate Chamber, or the War Room, and you will understand why people call it the most beautiful state capitol in the country. This elaborately carved stone building was constructed between 1867 and 1899, with help from five different architects.

Sitting majestically atop Albany's State Street hill, the New York State Capitol has served as the seat of government for New York since the 1880s. The building is a marvel of late 19th-century architectural grandeur.

Visitors must access the Capitol through the Security Check Point located in the underground Concourse Level. Please visit empirestateplaza.ny.gov or call the Plaza Visitor Center & Gift Shop at 518-474-2418 for the most up-to-date COVID-19 Access and Procedures.

Apr 17, 2018 · Tour the Empire State Plaza, including the New York State Capitol Building, Corning Tower Observation Deck, New York State Museum and New York State Education Building.

New York State Capitol History. Over the past 100 years, the Capitol Building has been plagued by a string of catastrophic events. In 1911, a fire devoured 450,000 books and 270,000 manuscripts in the State Library. It was one of the greatest library disasters of modern times.

In 1899, after 32 years and three teams of architects, construction of the most expensive government building of its time, the New York State Capitol, was finally complete.