During inclement weather or if the group is very large, groups should enter the State House through the Cross Office Building, opposite the State House. Once inside the building, take an immediate right, go directly down the stairs and through the connector to the State House.

The Maine State House in Augusta, Maine, is the state capitol of the State of Maine. The building was completed in 1832, one year after Augusta became the capital of Maine.

The Blaine House is the home of Maine’s Governors and their families, and is also a public building. Guided tours of the Blaine House are available for free, but must be scheduled in advance.

The State House is located on the corners of Capitol and State Streets in Augusta. The west entrance, facing the Cross Office Building, is open to the public. To get to the State House from I-95 get off at exit 109 and travel east on route 202 (Western Avenue).

As a citizen or visitor to the State of Maine, you are invited to visit and/or tour the Maine State House. Tours and Field Trips are scheduled through the Maine State Museum. They are free of charge, and available for the State House and the Blaine House. For more information and scheduling contact the State Museum at (207) 287-2301.

Maine boasted one the nation’s most beautiful and modern capitol buildings, although complaints ensued of a leaky roof and faulty heating system, the latter causing the building to catch fire on more than one occasion.

The building, also known as the State House, is in the capital city of Augusta in Kennebec County. Portland was the original capital city until 1832 when the State House, designed by noted architect Charles Bulfinch, was completed.

The Maine Legislature held its first session in the new State Capitol on January 4, 1832. The interior of the Capitol was remodeled in 1852 and again in 1860 to provide additional room for state departments.

Jan 23, 2025 · The Maine State Capitol, located in Augusta, reflects the state’s journey from its early days to its current status. Originally designed by Charles Bulfinch, a prominent architect known for his work on the Massachusetts State House, the building was completed in 1832.

Welcome to the Maine State House. This tour will guide you through the building and highlight areas of historic, architectural, and civic interest. Click on the video camera icon for film clips that will provide a better understanding of the important work happening in offices, legislative chambers, and the Hall of Flags, a grand meeting space.