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Tours are available daily on the hour. Please check our site hours or call for more information.

Located within a stone’s throw of the Missouri River and Katy Trail State Park, and in the heart of historic St. Charles, First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site is the first seat of the state’s government. Its rough hewn timbers and dark wood floors whisper the tales of the state’s first legislature. Interpretive programs help visitors understand how the state’s government was formed and what life was like in the early 1800s.

Park Hours

For temporary closures related to weather, stewardship activities and maintenance, as well as temporary trail closures, click here to visit our Park and Site Status Map.

Historic Site Grounds

Summer Hours (On-Season)

April through October
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday
Noon to 4 p.m., Sunday

Winter Hours (Off-Season)

November and December
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday
Noon to 4 p.m., Sunday
Closed Mondays

January and February
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday
Closed Sundays and Mondays

March
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday
Noon to 4 p.m., Sunday
Closed Mondays

First State Capitol hours

Tours

Tours are available every day the site is open and begin on the hour (no noon tours). Tours can be reserved online on our reservation website or by calling or visiting the site. For more information, contact the site at 636-940-3322.

April through October

Monday through Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. and ending with the 3 p.m. tour

Sunday beginning at noon and ending with the 3 p.m. tour

November and December

Tuesday through Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. and ending with the 3 p.m. tour

Sunday beginning at noon. and ending with the 3 p.m. tour

No tours on Mondays

January and February

Tuesday through Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. and ending with the 3 p.m. tour

No tours on Sundays or Mondays

March

Tuesday through Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. and ending with the 3 p.m. tour

Sunday beginning at noon and ending with the 3 p.m. tour

No tours on Mondays

Visitor Center hours

Summer Hours (On-Season)

April through October
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday
Noon to 4 p.m., Sunday

Winter Hours (Off-Season)

November and December
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday
Noon to 4 p.m., Sunday
Closed Mondays

January and February
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday
Closed Sundays and Mondays

March
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday
Noon to 4 p.m., Sunday
Closed Mondays

Historic Site Office hours

April through October (On-Season)

8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday

November through March (Off-Season)

8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday