The West Virginia State Capitol is the seat of government for the U.S. state of West Virginia, and houses the West Virginia Legislature and the office of the Governor of West Virginia. Located in Charleston, West Virginia, the building was dedicated in 1932. [2]

Download a Capitol Map to help you navigate its grand halls. The Capitol Complex Food Court is located in the basement of the main capitol building. It is open Monday-Friday – 7:00am – 1:30pm. Menus, contact information and more are available through the Food Court’s website.

Where do I enter the State Capitol building (Building 1)? Visitors may enter Building 1 at either of the Directed Public Access Points, located midway through the East and West wings. Please see below for information about the process for entering the building.

Before the capitol was in its current location in Charleston, several West Virginia cities had served as the capitol location for the State of West Virginia. The capitol was first located in Wheeling from 1863-1870 in the Linsly Institute Building. It was moved to downtown Charleston from 1870-1875.

West Virginia State Capitol Complex Charleston, WV Information and reservations for touring the WV State Capitol Complex: Hours: Guided tours 9:30am - 3:30pm Monday thru Friday.

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. Capitol Maps Planning a visit to the state capitol? Download a Capitol Map …

In Charleston take the State Capitol - Greenbrier Street Exit (Exit 99). The State Capitol Building gold dome can be seen from the exit. Turn onto Greenbrier Street (route 114), in the direction of the Capitol Building. You may park in the 4-hour meter …

When the capitol’s main unit was completed the annex was completely given over to the city of Charleston for its public library, and this building served Charleston’s citizens until the mid 1960s, as it was also destroyed by fire.

Building 1 Known As: State Capitol Address: 1900 Kanawha Blvd., East Charleston, WV 25305

Designed by renowned architect Cass Gilbert, the West Virginia State Capitol sits along the Kanawha River in Charleston. Gilbert, who also designed the United States Supreme Court Building, designed the statehouse to embody both simplicity and beauty.