Hours of Operation
Hours are subject to change without prior notice. The Capitol (including the Knott Building and the House and Senate Office Buildings) are open Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. excluding State Holidays.
The Old Capitol is located adjacent to the Capitol. They are open for touring Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., and Sunday, & Holidays: Noon - 4:30 p.m. They are closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Entrances and Accessibility
Visitor access is either from the West (near the Florida Heritage Fountain) or the East (across from the Old Capitol). Visitors in wheelchairs may use the East Entrance via the Courtyard to enter the Capitol. The Old Capitol can be entered using the handicap entrance located on the north side of the West Portico of the Old Capitol. There are three bridges for travel between the Capitol, House Office Building, Senate Office Building, and the Knott Building. When the Legislature is in session, the Legislative office buildings are accessible from the Courtyard. The House Office Building's entrance is on the south side of the building facing the Courtyard. The Senate Office Building entrance is on the north side towards the Courtyard. An Capitol Grounds map is available. All restrooms and water fountains are wheelchair accessible. The Legislature provides wheelchair spaces in the viewing galleries for the House and Senate and all legislative committee rooms. The paths leading to the points of interest on the Capitol grounds are paved.
Florida Welcome Center
The Welcome Center is located on the western side of the Plaza Level. Maps, brochures, and tourist-related information is available. They are open Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. excluding State Holidays. Their phone number is (850) 488-6167.
Cafeteria & Snack Bar
The Capitol Grill or cafeteria, is located on the north side of the Lower Level. It is available to the general public Monday through Friday from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. A snack bar, the Capitol Cafe, is located on the tenth floor. Their hours are 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. For more information, please call (850) 222-0092.
The History Shop at the Capitol
A gift shop is available on the Plaza Level. It is adjacent to the Florida Welcome Center. The Shop is open Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Automated Teller Machine
An ATM can found just inside the cafeteria entrance. Another is located inside the snack bar. There are additional machines on Monroe Street north of the Capitol.
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