Minnesota State Capitol
Upcoming Events
State Capitol Art Treasures Hunt
Dates: Nov. 21, 2009, Nov. 22, 2009, Nov. 28, 2009, Nov. 29, 2009
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday
Go on a self-guided scavenger hunt to discover 12 beautiful and important decorations in the State Capitol building. Each self-guided booklet includes a set of 12 gold stars that are placed next to the corresponding photographs when the item is discovered. At the end of the hunt, visitors are awarded a gold state seal, get Capitol architect Cass Gilbert's signature and become Junior Art Historians. The booklet is available at the Capitol's Information Desk.
Additional Dates: Dec. 5, 2009, Dec. 6, 2009, Dec. 12, 2009, Dec. 13, 2009, Dec. 19, 2009, Dec. 20, 2009, Dec. 26, 2009, Dec. 27, 2009, Jan. 2, 2010, Jan. 3, 2010, Feb. 6, 2010, Feb. 7, 2010, Feb. 13, 2010, Feb. 14, 2010, Feb. 20, 2010, Feb. 21, 2010, Feb. 27, 2010, Feb. 28, 2010, March 6, 2010, March 7, 2010, March 13, 2010, March 14, 2010, March 20, 2010, March 21, 2010, March 27, 2010, March 28, 2010, April 3, 2010, April 4, 2010, April 10, 2010, April 11, 2010, April 17, 2010, April 18, 2010, April 24, 2010, April 25, 2010, May 1, 2010, May 2, 2010, May 8, 2010, May 9, 2010, May 15, 2010, May 16, 2010, May 22, 2010, May 23, 2010, May 29, 2010, May 30, 2010, June 5, 2010, June 6, 2010, June 12, 2010, June 13, 2010, June 19, 2010, June 20, 2010, June 26, 2010, June 27, 2010
Cass Gilbert’s 150th Birthday Celebration
Date: Nov. 21, 2009
Time: 2 to 4 p.m.
Take a 90-minute tour of the State Capitol focusing on the life and work of architect Cass Gilbert in honor of his 150th birthday. Learn about the architectural details used in the contsturction of the Capitol as well as other works he completed including the U.S. Supreme Court. An exhibit featuring 50 years of Gilbert's work will be on display in the north corridor through Nov. 30. Following the tour, enjoy refreshments and birthday cake served in the Capitol’s restored Rathskeller. Tours are free but must be reserved.
The 150th Birthday Celebration for Cass Gilbert is sponsored by the Cass Gilbert Society and hosted by the State Capitol Historic Site.
LEGO® Model of the State Capitol
Dates: Dec. 21, 2009, Dec. 22, 2009, Dec. 23, 2009, Dec. 24, 2009
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday
See a monumental and detailed model of the Minnesota State Capitol made entirely of LEGO® bricks. Built by LEGO® Ambassador Roy Cook, the six foot long, five foot wide and three foot high model is made up of more than 70,000 bricks and took more than 150 hours to build. A LEGO® model of the Cathedral of Saint Paul also is on public display in the Ryan Room of the Cathedral of Saint Paul.
Guided tours of the actual State Capitol take place at the top of each hour.
Additional Dates: Dec. 26, 2009, Dec. 27, 2009, Dec. 28, 2009, Dec. 29, 2009, Dec. 30, 2009, Dec. 31, 2009, Jan. 2, 2010, Jan. 3, 2010
Art Treasures Hunt in the Capitol
Dates: Jan. 23, 2010, Jan. 24, 2010, Jan. 25, 2010, Jan. 26, 2010
Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Weekdays; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday; 1-4 p.m. Sunday
In the spirit of the Winter Carnival, visitors of all ages can go on a scavenger hunt to discover 12 beautiful and important decorations in the State Capitol building. Each self-guided booklet includes a set of 12 gold stars that are placed next to the corresponding photographs when the item is discovered. At the end of the hunt, visitors are awarded a gold state seal, get Capitol architect Cass Gilbert's signature and become Junior Art Historians. The booklet is available at the Capitol's Information Desk.
Additional Dates: Jan. 27, 2010, Jan. 28, 2010, Jan. 29, 2010, Jan. 30, 2010, Jan. 31, 2010
Capitol Art and Artists Tour
Date: Jan. 30, 2010
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
During this guided tour, visitors will examine grand murals, powerful sculptures, exquisite decorations and the restored Rathskeller Cafe and view works by artists Kenyon Cox, Edwin Blashfield, John La Farge, Elmer Garnsey and others. They'll also hear stories about the artists, learn about the muralist movement in America (1890s-1910), which used allegory and symbolism in public building artwork, and see how the art, architecture and overall decorative plan harmonize to make the Capitol one of the premier public buildings in the United States.
