The most elaborate element of the capitol is the Great Western Staircase,
which cost over a million dollars to construct. It features richly detailed
carvings, including the faces of 77 famous Americans, as well as friends and
relatives of the carvers. Spectacular ceiling murals in the Governors Reception
Room chronicle the states military history from colonial times to World War I. 518-474-2418 Free tours Monday - Friday 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m.,and 3 p.m. Additional guided tours of the capitol are offered on the second Saturday
of each month at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. by reservation only; these
reservations must be made on the website (see below). During summer, tours of the Empire State Plaza are offered
at 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Closed weekends and holidays. General hours are M-F 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. All tours begin at the Visitors' Center. Map to the Capitol Building in Albany This information was updated in August of 2016. Have you been to this capitol before? What did you think?
Share your comments with us! Albany, New York is worth the travel... it is a great building to
view and the photos do it no justice. To see it in person is hard to put into
words. -T. Williams One of the most unique capitols I have visited.
This is one where I was very glad I went on a tour.
The details are amazing. -R. Cahill
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