The New Jersey State House, home to the Legislative and Executive branches of State Government since 1792, is the State's most important public building. Visitors can walk in the footsteps of Abraham Lincoln and Woodrow Wilson to discover the building's rich past and architectural history. Visitors will also learn about New Jersey's legislative process and how to participate in the shaping of public policy.

Trenton

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Free tours of the capitol building:
 • Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
 • the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.

All tours are offered on the hour and start in the rotunda.

Self-guided tours are not allowed at the capitol, though access to the legislative chambers to watch the proceedings is permitted.

Closed Sundays and state holidays.

Map to the Capitol Building in Trenton
New Jersey Capitol Website

This information was updated in May of 2016.


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I visited the capitol of New Jersey on Independence Day in route to the Independence Hall. I was very pleased with the glowing gold on the dome. I have seen 6 state capitols in total now, 5 of which here toppe with golden domes... I must say that New Jersey's is the goldest thus far

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The stamp for New Jersey is located at the tour podium in the rotunda.