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Inspiring citizens since 1792

The New Jersey State House – discover the state’s most historic public building.

Tour Times

Monday-Friday: On the hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday: First and third Saturday of every month.

Getting Here

Tours begin in the State House Annex at 145 West State Street.

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“A State House tour brings civics to life. It is a great teaching experience!”

– A 4th-grade Teacher

“Our whole family came on a rainy Saturday. It was really interesting-and free! Everyone enjoyed it.”

– A New Jersey resident

“We loved it here. The chambers were really nice and our tour guide was excellent. It was one of our favorite capitols.”

– A Capitol Collector

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Check out our new website! It includes information about State House tours, civic education, legislative activity, and our most historic public building.

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Murals by landscape painter R. Sloan Bredin (1880-1933) of New Hope, adorn the walls of Committee Room 4 in the State House Annex. The murals depict the four seasons in New Jersey and are featured on the new Artworks Tour of the State House. Take...

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In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Public Buildings Arts Inclusion Act, we are offering special Art Tours of the State House Complex. Tours are every Friday at 1:30 PM through September 2019 & 1st & 3rd Sat. of October. @NJArtsCouncil

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Restoration of the executive portion of the State House continues. In July 2017, the front portion of the New Jersey State House, including the Rotunda, was closed for renovations. This project is estimated to be completed in 2021. The work is being done by Preservation...

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The New Jersey State Archives will exhibit the first page of New Jersey’s 1787 Ratification of the United States Constitution. Starting today, the document will be on exhibit until mid-October.

The parchment contains the full text of our country’s charter, beginning with...

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Celebrating National Arts in Education Week! Sheridan's Ride (1887) by artist and Medal of Honor recipient Julian A. Scott (1846–1901). The painting depicts the famous ride of General Phil Sheridan on October 19, 1864 from Winchester, Virginia to the battlefield at Cedar Creek. He rode...