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Official account of the Michigan Capitol. Nonpartisan staff sharing the art, architecture, & history of our 1879 Capitol!
07/02/2026
Happy Fourth of July from the Michigan State Capitol! šŗšø
The Michigan State Capitol will be closed for the holiday from July 3 through July 5 and will reopen for visitors on Monday, July 6.
If you're celebrating in downtown Lansing this weekend, take some time to explore Capitol
Square with our self-guided smartphone tour: https://capitol.michigan.gov/tours/online
We wish everyone a safe and happy Independence Day!
Ever wondered how the Michigan State Capitol's iconic glass floor tiles are recreated? šļø
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the craftsmanship involved in the 2025-2026 Glass Floor Restoration Project.
Skilled artisans at Lucid Glass Studio in Providence, Rhode Island carefully create replica tiles before they are packed in custom wooden crates and transported to Lansing for installation.
Watch the full video to see this remarkable preservation work in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiSGCVW1rj0
Video ID: Video showing artisans creating replica glass floor tiles for the Michigan State Capitol restoration project, including molten glass pouring and tile production at Lucid Glass Studio.
06/26/2026
The Michigan Legislature officially adopted the state flag on June 26, 1911.
The law directed that the flag āshall be blue, charged with the arms of the state.ā Michiganās Coat of Arms has been in use since the 1830s and remains one of the stateās most recognizable symbols.
06/24/2026
The pedestrian walkway just west of the Capitol is Lansingās version of the National Mall. šļø
Flanked by departmental offices and anchored by the Hall of Justice completed in 2002, the walkway is named for Frank Kelley, who served as Michiganās Attorney General from 1961 to 1999.
06/21/2026
June 21 is officially the first day of summer! āļø
Summer is a great time to enjoy the Capitolās architectural details, explore the exhibits in Heritage Hall, and walk around Capitol Square. Free tours are available year-round.
Learn more at capitol.michigan.gov
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110 N Capitol Avenue
Lansing, MI
48933
Opening Hours
| Monday | 8am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8am - 5pm |