Nurses’ Day at the Capitol Feb 26 - Know Before You Go

State Capitol Information

Building Hours
The Capitol is open from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and 12 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday and Holidays.

Capitol Maps
Planning a visit to the state capitol? Download a Capitol Map to help you navigate its grand halls.

Telephone

A West Virginia State Government telephone directory is available through the Department of Administration in: https://www.wv.gov/Documents/StateGovernmentDirectory.pdf

WV State Agencies directory can be found via the wv.gov web portal: https://www.wv.gov/Pages/agencies.aspx

Capitol Tours
State Capitol tours, and tours of the Governor’s Mansion are available for guests, school groups, etc., by calling Capitol Tours & Information - (304) 558-4839

Individuals and groups may also tour the nearby Culture Center and West Virginia State Museum - (304) 558-0220

Accessibility
All public entrances to the State Capitol are wheel chair accessible.

Dispensary
The Dispensary is located on the main level near the Rotunda. Health care professionals are available during the legislative session; a nurse is available throughout the year. Please call (304) 558-3663.

Lunch 

Boxed lunch with water is included from 12pm-1pm on the ground floor lower rotunda .

Food 
The Capitol Complex Food Court is located in the basement of the main capitol building. It is open Monday-Friday - 7:00am - 1:30pm. Menus, contact information and more are available through the Food Court's website: https://www.wvcapitolfoodcourt.com/

Parking

Parking is limited, meters are expensive and you will most likely get a ticket if you extend beyond the time. They only take quarters.  Be cautious of where you park, you will get a ticket or towed.  Laidley field is the best parking - and then use the shuttle. Make sure you park in the visitor parking area at Laidley Field. 

Shuttle Service

Shuttle service is provided between the Capitol Complex and the Laidley Field parking area in three shifts, a morning shift, a midday shift and an afternoon shift. The shuttle departs from Laidley Field starting at 6:45 a.m. All other shifts the shuttle starts at Building 3. The last run of the day begins at 5:15 p.m. Each complete run of the shuttle is approximately 10-15 minutes depending on traffic lights and traffic.

The shuttle does not operate typically between 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.-3:00 p.m. The Schedule also includes a number to call if more information or assistance is needed. The stops include: Laidley Field, Capitol Parking Garage {North Side}, Building 3 {North Side}, Building 5, Building 6, Capitol Building East Wing, Capitol Building West Wing & Cultural Center Entrances. The shuttle bus is handicapped accessible.

Access to Galleries
All citizens are welcome to observe legislative floor sessions from any of the three galleries located in each chamber.

Directions to the Capitol
From points North: Take I-77 South to the Greenbrier Street/ State Capitol Exit (Exit 99), turn right off the exit ramp onto Greenbrier Street, then turn left at Washington Street into the State Capitol parking lot.

From points East: Take I-68 West to I-79 South, then to I-77 South. Take the Greenbrier Street/ State Capitol Exit (Exit 99), turn right off the exit ramp onto Greenbrier Street, then turn left at Washington Street into the State Capitol parking lot.

From points South: Take I-77 North to the Greenbrier Street/ State Capitol Exit (Exit 99), turn left off the exit ramp onto Greenbrier Street, then turn left at Washington Street into the State Capitol parking lot.

From points West: Take I-64 East to the Greenbrier Street/ State Capitol Exit (Exit 99), turn right off the exit ramp onto Greenbrier Street, then turn left at Washington Street into the State Capitol parking lot.