State Capitol Information

Building Hours

Building 1, the State Capitol operating hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:45 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sat: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sun, Holidays: Noon - 5:30 p.m.

Directions to the Capitol

1900 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston, WV 25305
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From I-77 or I-64, take Exit 99 (Greenbrier Street / State Capitol). Turn onto Greenbrier Street, then left at Washington Street into the Capitol parking lot.

Capitol Maps

Planning a visit to the state capitol? Download a Capitol Map to help you navigate its grand halls.

Contact

A West Virginia State Government telephone directory is available through the wv.gov web portal: WV State Phone Directory

WV State Agencies directory can be found via the wv.gov web portal: WV State Agencies Directory

Capitol Tours

State Capitol tours, and tours of the Governor’s Mansion are available for guests, school groups, etc., by calling Capitol Tours & Information - (304) 558-4839

Individuals and groups may also tour the nearby Culture Center and West Virginia State Museum - (304) 558-0220

Hours: Mon-Fri (9:30 AM - 3:30 PM) and Sat (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM).
Book online: wvtourism.com/tours

Accessibility

All public entrances to the State Capitol are wheelchair accessible.

Dispensary

The Dispensary is located on the main level near the Rotunda. Health care professionals are available during the legislative session; a nurse is available throughout the year. Please call (304) 558-3663.

Food

The Capitol Complex Food Court is located in the basement of the main capitol building. It is open Monday-Friday - 7:00am - 1:30pm.

Shuttle Service

Shuttle service is provided between the Capitol Complex and the Laidley Field parking area in three shifts, a morning shift, a midday shift and an afternoon shift. The shuttle departs from Laidley Field starting at 6:45 a.m. All other shifts the shuttle starts at Building 3. The last run of the day begins at 5:15 p.m. Each complete run of the shuttle is approximately 10-15 minutes depending on traffic lights and traffic.

The shuttle does not operate typically between 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.-3:00 p.m. The Shuttle Schedule also includes a number to call if more information or assistance is needed. The stops include: Laidley Field, Capitol Parking Garage (North Side), Building 3 (North Side), Building 5, Building 6, Capitol Building East Wing, Capitol Building West Wing & Cultural Center Entrances. The shuttle bus is handicapped accessible.

Access to Galleries

All citizens are welcome to observe legislative floor sessions from any of the three galleries located in each chamber.

How to Contact your Legislator

Web site:
Membership contact information is available on the Legislature’s Web site. Citizens can search to find their House and Senate lawmakers through our lawmaker search.

Phone:
Toll Free - 1-877-565-3447

Write:
The Honorable (member’s name)
West Virginia Senate/House of Delegates
Room ____ , Building 1
State Capitol Complex
Charleston, WV 25305

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