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Come Visit Us
The State Library, located in 343 – N of the Capitol Building, is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm year round. It is closed on major holidays.
The State Capitol Building offers regular tours M-F, which include the State Library. More information is available here.
Driving Directions
The Capitol Building is located in downtown Topeka at 300 SW 10th Ave., at the intersection of 10th & Jackson.
From the east
Exit I-70 at 362 B for 10th Avenue. Turn left onto 10th; proceed to Jackson. The Capitol will be on your right.
From the west
Exit I-70 at 362 B; proceed on Monroe St. to 8th Ave. Turn right onto 8th; proceed to Jackson. The State Capitol will be on your left.
Parking at the State Capitol
Visitor parking is available in the State Capitol underground parking garage, which can be accessed from 8th Ave. between Jackson and Harrison. Visitor spaces are clearly marked and are free for up to 2 hours. Parking availability may be more limited during legislative session (January – May).
Click here for a map that highlights the parking garage.
State Capitol Directions
From the Parking Garage, take the elevator to Ground floor.
Follow the signs to the left; they will lead you to the Capitol
Building elevator. The State Library is located on the 3rd floor, along
with the Senate and House Chambers.
The Governor’s Office is located on the 2nd floor. Tour guides and
other information is available on the 1st floor.
The Capitol is being renovated in stages; completion is scheduled for
2011.
Virtual Tour
Click here to view the Virtual Tour of the State Library of Kansas
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