Oklahoma State Capitol Tours

Schools are encouraged to bring students on field trips to the Oklahoma State Capitol. The Oklahoma Arts Council offers a field trip grant program that reimburses schools statewide for eligible expenses to bring students to the Capitol. Schools can arrange guided tours or take self-guided tours. Guided field trip tours last 45 minutes and cover a variety of topics in art, history, and government. Adult chaperones must accompany all groups of students during guided and self-guided tours. One adult chaperone over the age of 18 is required for every 15 students.

• Guided tours – Guided tours are available for students in 3rd grade and up, Monday through Friday, between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. (the last tour begins at 2:00 p.m.). Guided tours are available on first-come, first-served basis and cannot be guaranteed. Requests must be submitted at least 30 days in advance. Request a guided tour.

• Self-guided tours – Schools are welcome to enjoy self-guided tours weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and weekends, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. No advance notice is necessary. Learn more about the Capitol art.

Questions can be directed to (405) 521-6813 or tours@arts.ok.gov.

The Oklahoma Arts Council offers grant funding that reimburses schools for eligible expenses to bring students on field trips to the Oklahoma State Capitol. Bus expenses, substitute teacher expenses, and more may be paid for through our Capitol Field Trip Grant program. Schools that apply for a field trip grant must schedule a guided tour.

Apply for a Capitol Art Field Trip Grant

The Oklahoma State Capitol is located at 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd. in Oklahoma City (view map). The Capitol is open to the public weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and weekends 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Guided tours may be impacted by holidays, inclement weather, and other factors. If you have questions about the availability of guided tours, email tours@arts.ok.gov or call (405) 521-6813.

Parking is available in the lot south of the Capitol. Groups may be dropped off by an entrance before parking. Download a map of the Capitol complex.

Visitors should enter the building using the south visitor entrance.

Upon entry, all visitors must proceed through a security checkpoint. Metal items such as phones and keys must be removed and scanned. See a list of prohibited items.

Guided tours last 45 minutes as participants are led through six floors of the historic Oklahoma State Capitol building, a neo-classical structure that completed a full restoration in 2022. Trained docents will guide participants on the tour, sharing stories and highlighting details about the Capitol artwork, the history of Oklahoma, the activities of state government, and more. Completed in 1917, the Oklahoma State Capitol is the only capitol in the nation to house all three branches of government. The historic building comprises over 11 acres of floor space and is home to hundreds of artworks from several state-owned collections managed by the Oklahoma Arts Council.

All tours of the Oklahoma State Capitol are free.

Requests must be submitted at least 30 days in advance of a guided tour.

Parking is available in the lot south of the Capitol. Visitors must enter the building using the south entrance. Download a map of the Capitol complex.

In addition to the dynamic learning experience in art, history, and government, visitors can shop for gifts and souvenirs in the Oklahoma State Capitol Tourism and Information Center and Gift Shop on the ground floor. Visitors can also purchase food at the cafe on the ground floor.

Yes, we encourage visitors to take photos during their tours. However, please do not use your flash.

Yes, we encourage visitors to share their experience on social media. Please tag the Oklahoma Arts Council when you post!

Facebook: facebook.com/oklahomaartscouncil
Instagram: instagram.com/oklahomaartscouncil
Hashtag: #okcapitolart

The Oklahoma Arts Council website features entire sections of information about the artwork at the Capitol. Visit arts.ok.gov to read about the artwork.

Your safety is our priority. If inclement weather posing travel risks is predicted for the area near the Capitol, tours may be canceled. To find out if tours have been canceled, check our social media pages, email tours@arts.ok.gov, or call (405) 521-6813. If bad weather is predicted in your area of the state and you need to cancel a scheduled tour, call (405) 521-6813.

The Oklahoma Arts Council administers a training program that equips volunteer docents to lead tours at the Capitol. Learn about the Oklahoma State Capitol docent training program.