Kansas State Capitol, Construction Update

Construction and Parking Update

Over the next several years, the Kansas Capitol is undergoing a major renovation. Please be aware of the changes in and around the capitol grounds. These changes are necessary to ensure access and safety for everyone.

This renovation will preserve the building for future generations. We appreciate your patience during this time. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call us.

Please note that many features of the capitol, such as the John Steuart Curry murals, must be protected during construction and may not be visible during your visit.

Changes to the access of the Kansas State Capitol

1) Public access is limited to the east side (Jackson Street, one way street heading north), ground level, behind the stairs. Do not go up the stairs to enter, there is no access through those doors.

2) Parking on and around the Capitol grounds is limited to authorized permit holders. All other vehicles, including buses, are not allowed.

3) There is an underground parking lot that can be entered on 8th Street on the North side of the Capitol (corner of 8th and Harrison). You may park there for two hours for free.

4) You may also park on the street (Jackson is recommended –one way street heading north- closest to the Public Entrance). You may park for up to 10 hours at a time on Jackson between 8th and 9th Street – meters cost approximately 45 cents per hour. Street parking is free on Saturday and Sunday.

5) Please view the attached Capitol Parking Map. This indicates where buses may park. It also shows the free four- hour parking area in the visitor lot that is to the South of the Capitol in the Judicial Center parking lot.

6) Please communicate with the adult chaperones about where to pick up your group. Groups may exit through the west or east side doors, but may only enter on the east side. There is no entering or exiting on the south or north sides of the Capitol.

Directors to the Kansas State Capitol

From the North: US-75 merge onto I-70 E / US-40 E / KS-4 E via the exit on the left toward Kansas City. Take Exit 362B 8th Avenue. Merge right onto Monroe Street. Turn right onto 9th Street, then 2 blocks to Jackson Street. You may let students off at the intersection of 9th and Jackson to enter the east door.

From the Northeast: KS-4 merge onto US-24 W / KS-4 W merge onto KS-4 W merge onto I-70 W / US-40 W / KS-4 W to Exit 362C 10th Avenue. Turn left onto SE 10th Avenue. Turn right onto Kansas Avenue. Turn left onto 9th Street, then 1 block to Jackson Street. You may let students off at the intersection of 9th and Jackson to enter the east door.

From the East: I-70 to Exit 362C 10th Avenue. Turn left onto SE 10th Avenue. Turn right onto Kansas Avenue. Turn left onto 9th Street, then 1 block to Jackson Street. You may let students off at the intersection of 9th and Jackson to enter the east door.

From the South: US-75 take the Kansas Turnpike I-470E / I-335E exit. Merge onto I-470 E via exit 6 toward the Kansas Expocentre via Topeka Boulevard N. Take exit 6 toward Topeka Boulevard. Turn left onto SW Topeka Boulevard. Turn right onto SW 10th Avenue. Turn left onto Kansas Avenue. Turn left onto 9th Street, then 1 block to Jackson Street. You may let students off at the intersection of 9th and Jackson to enter the east door.

From the Southwest:I-335N merge onto I-470 W via exit 177 toward US-75 / South Topeka. Take the Topeka Boulevard exit-Exit 6. Turn left onto SW Topeka Boulevard. Turn right onto SW 10th Avenue. Turn left onto Kansas Avenue. Turn left onto 9th Street, then 1 block to Jackson Street. You may let students off at the intersection of 9th and Jackson to enter the east door.

From the West: I-70 to Exit 362B 8th Avenue. Merge right onto Monroe Street. Turn right onto 9th Street., then 2 blocks to Jackson Street. You may let students off at the intersection of 9th and Jackson to enter the east door.

From the Northwest:US-24 merge onto US-75 S toward Topeka. Merge onto I-70 E / US-40 E / KS-4 E via the exit on the left toward Kansas City. Take Exit 362B 8th Avenue. Merge right onto Monroe Street. Turn right onto 9th Street, then 2 blocks to Jackson Street. You may let students off at the intersection of 9th and Jackson to enter the east door.

Have a wonderful time enjoying the Capitol. The Capitol belongs to all Kansans. We welcome your visit. Please help us to preserve the Capitol for future generations. Thank you for your cooperation during our renovation.

Parking Map (printable PDF)