Public Programs

Virtual Tours

In-Person Programs

Virtual Programs

The Capitol offers a wide range of both virtual and in-person tours, presentations, and programs with the aim of sharing stories about Capitol, Lansing, and Michigan history.

Tours and programs can be scheduled for groups of 10 or more people. Call us today to book a program for your school or group!

(517) 373-2353

(Click the tabs in the sections below to learn about each program!)

Programs About Architecture

Historic rendering of Michigan's proposed 4th capitol. Click for a link to learn more about the Capitol's history of modifications and overflooring.

Our Lovable, Laughable Capitol - A History of Capitol Modifications

Historic photo of the Capitol's construction. Click for a link to learn more about the Capitol's Construction, Evolution, Restoration, and Renewal program.

Construction, Evolution, Restoration, and Renewal

Historic photo of Michigan's 2nd capitol building. Click for a link to learn more about the Capitol's & Capitals program.

Capitals & Capitols - Michigan’s Odyssey from Detroit to Lansing

Modern photo of the Capitol's east lawn. Click for a link to learn more about the Capitol's Grounds & Greenery program.

Grounds & Greenery - A Design Tour of Capitol Square

Historic photo of the Capitol's cornerstone laying ceremony. Click for a link to learn more about the Capitol's Cornerstone Laying program.

A Gala Day in Lansing - The Laying of the Capitol Cornerstone

Programs About Collections

Historic photo of a G.A.R. reunion at the Capitol. Click for a link to learn more about the Capitol's photo collection program.

The Michigan State Capitol Photo Collection

Collage of historic capitol and lansing photos. Click for a link to learn more about the Capitol's photography 101 program.

Historic Photography 101

Close up photo of a Capitol exhibit display. Click for a link to learn more about the Capitol's artifact and document collections program.

The Michigan State Capitol Artifact & Documents Collection

Historic panorama of a gathering at the Capitol. Click for a link to learn more about the Capitol's panorama collection program.

By the Yard - Michigan in Panoramic Photography

Modern photo of the Capitol's rotunda. Click for a link to learn more about the Capitol's art and portrait collections program.

Souvenirs & Citizenship - Visitors at the Michigan State Capitol

Close up photo of a Michigan souvenir handkerchief. Click for a link to learn more about the Capitol's souvenir collection program.

The Michigan State Capitol Art & Portraits Collection

Programs About Flags

Logo image for the Capitol's Save the Flags organization. Click for a link to learn more about the Capitol's Save the Flags program.

Save the Flags!

Modern photo of a conservation specialist working on a historic battle flag. Click for a link to learn more about the Capitol's flag conservation program.

Conserving Michigan’s Battle Flags

Cover image of the book Lansing and the Civil War by Matthew VanAcker. Click for a link to learn more about the Lansing and the Civil War program.

To Our Country and to Its Flag - Lansing and the Civil War

Historic photo of the Capitol's east facade. Click for a link to learn more about the Capitol's A Memorial to the Civil War program.

The Michigan State Capitol - A Memorial to the Civil War

Historic photo of the brady flag. Click for a link to learn more about the Capitol's Brady Flag program.

The Brady Flag - Michigan’s First Flag

Programs About People

Modern photo of the Capitol's rotunda dome. Click for a link to learn more about the Capitol's A Woman's Place is under the dome program.

A Woman’s Place is Under the Dome - The Capitol and Michigan’s Suffrage Movement

Historic photo of State Librarian Harriet Tenney.Click for a link to learn more about the Capitol's Capitol Women program.

Capitol Women - Pioneering Women at Work In the Michigan State Capitol

Historic photos of Representatives Cora Anderson and William Ferguson. Click for a link to learn more about the Capitol's Diversity Under the Dome program.

Diversity Under the Dome - Stories of the Very Different People Brought Together by Our Capitol

Historic stereoview card with an image of the Capitol's east facade. Click for a link to learn more about the Capitol's J.H. Scotford program.

Capturing the Capitol - The Photography of Lansing’s J.H. Scotford

Historic photo of a 1889 senate composite card. Click for a link to learn more about the Capitol's Legislative Photographers program.

A Capitol & Its Cameras - Michigan’s Legislative Photographers

Image of a portrait of Senator Eva Hamilton. Click for a link to learn more about the Capitol's Michigan's Women Legislators program.

She Won, and Won, and Won - Michigan’s Women Legislators

Historic rendering of Michigan's Female College. Click for a link to learn more about the Capitol's Michigan Female College history program.

Born of Hope & Indigination: The Michigan Female College and the Fight for Co-education

Image of a portrait of Capitol Architect Elijah Myers. Click for a link to learn more about the Capitol's E.E. Myers program.

E.E. Myers - America’s Greatest Capitol Architect

Programs for Students

Modern photo of the Capitol's House of Representatives Chamber. Click for a link to learn more about the Capitol's A Walkthrough of the Legislative Process program.

An Overview of Michigan’s Three Branches of Government

Modern photo of the Capitol's east facade with focus on the Capitol catalpa. Click for a link to learn more about the Capitol's An OVerview of Michigan's Three Branches of State Government program.

A Walkthrough of the Legislative Process

Historic photo of a group of women on the Capitol steps. Click for a link to learn more about the Capitol's Michigan Women Get the Vote program.

Michigan Women Get the Vote!