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Texas Capitol, Medical District
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Texas Capitol

  • 4.74.5k reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 8 pm

The Texas Capitol offers a grand, historic atmosphere with marble interiors, a soaring rotunda and expansive grounds. Visitors can expect guided tours, informative exhibits about state government and plenty of photo opportunities around monuments and manicured gardens.

Quick answers

Texas Capitol in short

When is Texas Capitol open?

Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM; Sat–Sun 9 AM–8 PM.

When is the best time to visit Texas Capitol?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Where is Texas Capitol?

1100 Congress Ave.,Austin, TX 78701.

Right now · 1:15 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Open till 8 pm
  • Best in the afternoon

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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 8 pm
monday
7 AM–8 PM
tuesday
7 AM–8 PM
wednesday
7 AM–8 PM
thursday
7 AM–8 PM
friday
7 AM–8 PM
saturday
9 AM–8 PM
sundayToday
9 AM–8 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Texas Capitol
  2. 2 Texas Chili Parlor · 5 min
  3. 3 Capitol Cafe · 5 min
  4. 4 Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea · 5 min
  5. 5 Saturn · 7 min
1100 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701(opens the map)DirectionsTo Medical DistrictCall+15124634630Websitetspb.texas.gov

Good to know

  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.7from 4.5k reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Historic landmarks
  • Gardens
  • Scenic views

The feel

  • Historic
  • Spacious
  • Tourists
  • Family friendly
  • Seniors friendly

Around Medical District

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Sunglasses until 3 pm. Sunscreen until 3 pm. Water all day.

Your full outfit
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  • SunscreenUntil 3 pm
  • WaterThe whole time