State Capitol Tour Information
Welcome to the Arkansas State Capitol tour page. There are several options for exploring the building and grounds of our beautiful Arkansas State Capitol Complex.
To schedule a guided tour of the Capitol, call the Visitor Services Specialist, at 501-682-5080. The free tours of the Capitol Building are offered weekdays between 9 am and 4 pm. Walk-in visitors requesting personally guided tours will be scheduled on the next available guided tour.
About Interactive Tour
The interactive tours will allow you to view information, photos and videos- some only available to the public here- from the convenience of your home or class room computers.
Explore the Capitol Building floor by floor, stopping at areas and artifacts that interest you most. You can experience the beautiful rooms and historical artifacts by viewing current and historical photos. There is also video footage available for some of the main areas of the Capitol, giving you an up-close look at the heart of Arkansas state government.
The tour also allows you to explore the history of the Capitol by offering- many for the first time publicly- electronic photos of the State Capitol's construction taken by photographer Thomas Rayburn. These photos offer viewers a glimpse look into the buildings spectacular beginnings.
The splendid monuments and beautiful vegetation of the Capitol grounds are also available for you to explore. You can see photos of these historic and heartwarming symbols of bravery. The lush landscape is also available for you to explore at your leisure.
From bountiful rose and iris gardens to the majestic House and Senate Chambers in the Capitol Building, this tour showcases the architectural and artistic features of this historic Arkansas jewel.
Requirements
The virtual tour requires the Adobe Flash Player. You can download the Flash Player at the Adobe website at no charge. If you do not have the Flash Player plug-in installed, you can download it by clicking here.
This website is best viewed on a high speed internet connection. While all content will play on slower connection speeds, (dial-up and wireless), you may experience delays in content loading and/or playing. Please be sure your computer's sound is turned on, as content is provided with audio throughout the website.
ADA Information
An accessible tour of the Capitol is available for those visitors who require it. This segment of the website contains much of the same information, made more accessible than the default visual presentation that is seen when visiting the virtual tours areas. Click here for access.