The best way to see the Ohio Statehouse is with a docent. Call to find out when you can join a tour. I was very lucky to be escorted by a British woman who had such an interesting view of her adopted state's Capitol Building. There are many interesting this to see in this Greek Revival building opened in 1839. Be sure to see the ladies' gallery which was dedicated in June 2008 as a tribute to the first six women elected to the General Assembly in 1922 and the many women who have served since. I attended a press conference in this room given by the Women's Democratic Caucus and it was meaningful to me as a woman.If you like history and historic buildings you will enjoy this visit.
Incredible amount of Ohio history at the ideal price, Free! It's fun to watch school trips cone into the Rotundra and their mouth open in unison as they look up to the dined ceiling.They go from rowfy to completely silent in the matter of seconds.
You may not think that visiting a government building exciting or worth your time, but the Ohio Statehouse will change your mind. There are guided and self guided tours, cafeteria area, and gift shop. Also a historical section. Great for people of all ages or by yourself. Bring a camera with a wide lens to get in all that great space!
Take the tour. They run every half hour if I remember correctly. Guide was great. Answered all our questions and allowed me time to take pictures as we went along.
Our guide was very knowledgable about all aspects of the Statehouse. Her tour gave us just the right mix of history, architecture, and civics. Our tour lasted an hour and the time went by quickly.
We were at the Statehouse for our We The People competition and it was great (not just because we won) but because it was easily accessible, security was very good but didn't seem to be over the top that happens in most government buildings these days . The architecture and history mix well with being functionaland up to date
I was taken on a short tour while attending a dinner here. They lady was very informative about the building and the artwork. We got to see where the legislate assembles too.
I first saw this place on a field trip in 5th grade, and saw it again a few years ago. The difference is spectacular! Join a guided tour if you can. Also ask about the pigeon statue in the Atrium. (NO SPIOLERS!)
Guided tour includes history of how and why the Statehouse is what it is today. Explanations of lights, paintings, paint and so much more. Tour also unlocks several doors which gives more up close and personal views of important parts of this seat of government.
This building is worth a walk through. Outside it looks like any other state capital building. Inside is quiet and beautiful mini-museum/art gallery. Be sure to stop in the rotunda and look up at the stained glass ceiling.