Minnesota State Capitol, Saint Paul

Name: Minnesota State Capitol
Address: 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard., Saint Paul, 55155, United States
Telephone: +1 651-296-2881

#20 among attractions in Saint Paul

Top attraction, Monuments and statues, Historical place, Architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Minnesota State Capitol is the seat of government for the U.S. state of Minnesota, in its capital city of Saint Paul. It houses the Minnesota Senate, Minnesota House of Representatives, the office of the Attorney General and the office of the Governor. The building also includes a chamber for the Minnesota Supreme Court, although court activities usually take place in the neighboring Minnesota Judicial Center. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1905 (119 years ago)Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 44°57'19"N, 93°6'8"W

Address

75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard.Downtown St. PaulSaint Paul 55155 United States

Contact

+1 651-296-2881

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Minnesota State Capitol – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: James J. Hill House, Xcel Energy Center, Cray Plaza, Cathedral of Saint Paul.

0.8 miSW
Museum, History museum, Romanesque architecture
James J. Hill House, Saint Paul
20 min walk • Nestled in the historic region of Saint Paul, Minnesota, the James J. Hill House stands as a grand testament to America's Gilded Age. This stately mansion, now functioning as a history museum, offers visitors a glimpse into the opulent lifestyle of one of the nation's...
0.7 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Xcel Energy Center, Saint Paul
19 min walk • Xcel Energy Center is a multipurpose arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. Completed in 2000, it is named for its locally based corporate sponsor Xcel Energy.
0.8 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Cray Plaza, Saint Paul
20 min walk • Cray Plaza, located in the Lowertown neighborhood of Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, provides space for working, living, eating, and recreating on one square city block opened in 1986.
0.7 miSW
Revered beaux arts landmark from 1915
Cathedral of Saint Paul, Saint Paul
17 min walk • The Cathedral of Saint Paul is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the city of St. Paul, Minnesota. It is the Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis; the Co-Cathedral is the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis.
0.9 miS
Interactive exhibits and educational films
Science Museum of Minnesota, Saint Paul
23 min walk • Science Museum of Minnesota is an American museum focused on topics in technology, natural history, physical science, and mathematics education.
0.9 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
CHS Field, Saint Paul
23 min walk • CHS Field is a baseball park in downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota. It is home to the St. Paul Saints of the International League of Minor League Baseball, as well as home to Hamline University's baseball team.
0.6 miSE
Museum, Children's museum, Science museum
Minnesota Children's Museum, Saint Paul
15 min walk • The Minnesota Children's Museum is a children's museum in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Founded in 1981 in Minneapolis, the museum moved to St. Paul in 1995. The museum includes natural exhibits of Minnesota, developmental learning areas for small children, a creativity and problem- solving area, and national traveling exhibits.
0.7 miS
Museum, History museum, Romanesque architecture
Landmark Center, Saint Paul
19 min walk • St. Paul's historic Landmark Center, completed in 1902, originally served as the United States Post Office, Courthouse, and Custom House for the state of Minnesota. It was designed by Willoughby J. Edbrooke, who served as Supervising Architect of the U.S. Treasury Department in 1891–92.
0.4 miS
Museum, History museum, Library
Minnesota History Center, Saint Paul
11 min walk • The Minnesota History Center is a museum and library that serves as the headquarters of the Minnesota Historical Society. It is near downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota, and is considered one of Minnesota's finest public buildings.
0.8 miS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, Saint Paul
20 min walk • The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts is located in downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota and hosts a variety of performing arts, such as touring Broadway musicals, orchestra, opera, and cultural performers, as well as produces local musicals.
0.6 miS
Church, Romanesque architecture
Assumption Catholic Church, Saint Paul
15 min walk • The Church of the Assumption Catholic Church was dedicated in 1874 and is the oldest existing church in Saint Paul. It is located at 51 West Seventh Street, in downtown Saint Paul. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The parish was founded in 1856 by Bishop Joseph Crétin.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Minnesota State Capitol open?

Minnesota State Capitol is open:

Monday 8 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 5 pm
Thursday 8 am - 5 pm
Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 3 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Minnesota State Capitol?

Nearby attractions include Progress of the State, Saint Paul (1 min walk), Minnesota State Law Library, Saint Paul (3 min walk), Christ Lutheran, Saint Paul (4 min walk), Minnesota Woman Suffrage Memorial, Saint Paul (4 min walk).

How to get to Minnesota State Capitol by public transport?

The nearest stations to Minnesota State Capitol:

Light rail

Capitol/Rice Street • Lines: 902 (4 min walk)
Robert Street • Lines: 902 (7 min walk)

Bus

University Av • Lines: 3A, 3B, 67, 67A, 67C (5 min walk)
Sears • Lines: 3A, 3B, 67, 67A, 67C (6 min walk)

Train

Saint Paul Union Depot (27 min walk)