Attic Dome Tour Colorado

Christmas day friday december 25 2020 capitol closed if we are unable to schedule a tour for you you are welcome to self guide throughout the building but note that you will not be able to visit the dome on a self guided tour.

Attic dome tour colorado.

Brown s attic is an exhibit area located between the third floor and the dome. 2014 new legislator orientation. Brown s attic museum and the dome observation deck will be closed. It is devoted to colorado s early history capitol construction legislative process and has a children s interactive space.

The dome is gold because of the important role gold and mining played in colorado s history. 2015 year round committees. This exhibit area illustrates colorado s history and the legislative process and includes a hands on children s area. The dome walk is a 99 step climb to the observation area where there is a 360 degree view of downtown denver and the.

The dome was plated with 200 ounces of glistening 24 karat gold leaf to commemorate the colorado s gold rush and the brave pioneers and miners who helped build colorado. Dome tours are currently closed until further notice due to dome renovations. Three reapplications of the colorado gold leaf occurred between 1908 and 1980 the newest golden shine now comes from 65 ounces of 999 pure gold that was mined in colorado. Brown s attic and dome observation deck tour is free but you do need to make reservations.

Archives year round committees. Daily from 9am to 2 30pm. Historical dome or self tour see 1 556 traveler reviews 1 146 candid photos and great deals for denver co at tripadvisor.