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Visitor Screening. Please note that the Maine Capitol Police conduct entry screening of all visitors to the Maine State House, including students. To expedite the screening process, please: Arrive early for your State House Tour - time needed for the screening process will vary.
The Maine State House in Augusta, Maine, is the state capitol of the State of Maine. The building was completed in 1832, one year after Augusta became the capital of Maine.
Enjoy a scenic visit to the Governor’s mansion or Maine’s capitol building! Guided State House and Blaine House tours are available. The Maine State Museum schedules tours for both.
The Maine Legislature held its first session in the new State Capitol on January 4, 1832. At that time all of state government was housed in the State House. As state government grew, expansion and remodeling projects became necessary.
As a citizen or visitor to the State of Maine, you are invited to visit and/or tour the Maine State House. Tours and Field Trips are scheduled through the Maine State Museum. They are free of charge, and available for the State House and the Blaine House.
Welcome to the Maine State House. This tour will guide you through the building and highlight areas of historic, architectural, and civic interest. Click on the video camera icon for film clips that will provide a better understanding of the important work happening in offices, legislative chambers, and the Hall of Flags, a grand meeting space.
The State House is located on the corners of Capitol and State Streets in Augusta. The west entrance, facing the Cross Office Building, is open to the public. To get to the State House from I-95 get off at exit 109 and travel east on route 202 (Western Avenue).
The Maine State Museum schedules tours for the State House. To schedule these tours, contact the museum at 207-287-2301 or complete the Reservation Form.
The State House. When Maine separated from Massachusetts and became a state in 1820, a number of cities and towns sought the honor of becoming the state capitol and site of the new State House. The principal aspirants were Portland, Brunswick, Hallowell, Waterville, Belfast, Wiscasset and Augusta.
The Maine State House Mobile Tour will guide you through the building and highlight areas of historic, architectural, and civic interest. The tour can be experienced at home or while visiting the building in person.