The historic building is a museum, and full of decently interesting (though not altogether flattering) FL history. You begin to see FL as more Georgia and less Tampa. Certainly not Miami. So, if you enjoy a lot of reading, good for you. The building itself however isn't one of the more impressive Capitols from a design and decoration standpoint. You can go over to the modern monolith working statehouse - which is a rather banal office tower. The elevator operation is interesting, there's an observation deck (floor under construction, nothing to see there aside from a view), and take a balcony look at the chambers. Again, neither all that impressive, and there's no real 'tour' information that I could find, so I left fairly quickly. I doubt I'll hit all 50 capitol buildings (in contrast to all 50 states), but I may have hit 25-30, and this would be lower on the list.

Learning someone’s is always a good thing. The capital visit is just that a chance to learn something knew and how great this state is. The exhibits are informative and attractive. The staff on scene are nice and glad to assist anyway they can to get you the full experience.

I would not go back. There was not much to do there. I wish they had a bus tour to tell and show the history of the city. The capital had the new and old to tour. We were the only people there visiting. Very slow town.

I parked not too far away for a minimal fee to take a free self-guided tour. The reception desk has a pamphlet that outlines the three floors on the tour which include the observation deck, senate and house of representatives, and the governor's office.

First, it is important to distinguish between the current Florida State Capitol Building, a 22-story high-rise structure, and the Florida Historic Capitol Museum, the former Capitol on the opposing side of Capital Plaza, that is adorned with red and white striped awnings.Since much has already been written about this command center for the State of Florida, this review will focus on my experience on the enclosed Observation Deck on the 22nd floor.I, unintentionally, visited as Children's Day at the Capitol 2025 was wrapping up.Sponsored annually, Children’s Day at the Capitol is the heart of Children’s Week Florida™—a celebration of advocacy, connection, and fun! From live youth performances and hands-on activities to meeting with legislators and exploring the Capitol, this day brings together families, educators, and leaders from across the state.Arriving just prior to the start of a special youth session on the Observation Deck, I was encouraged by the very pleasant director of the Capitol Welcome Center to begin my self-guided tour at the top of the building.I quickly absorbed the breathtaking 360-degree views of Tally or Sun Town, a nickname derived from the language of the Muscogee-Creek tribe, original inhabitants of the region.The exhibit featured in The Capitol Gallery celebrating the Florida-Wakayama Prefecture Sister State Agreement was exquisite. The diverse display featured Noh Masks, paintings, photography, and pottery created by artists from both Florida and Wakayama, Japan. In a Message written for the exhibit program by Ron DeSantis, the Florida Governor stated, As we mark the 29th anniversary of this partnership, we acknowledge the significant cultural and economic ties that have developed between Florida and Wakayama...The cultural exchanges showcased here are a testament to the enduring relationship between our regions.Even more impressive than the exhibit was the group that had gathered on Teen Day at the Capitol as part of a week-long celebration of advocacy with middle and high school students from across the Sunshine State. A large group of teenagers appeared to be eagerly awaiting the start of something special. From a distance, I could hear that the leaders addressing the crowd engaged the teens immediately and encouraged active participation.The gallery exhibit and the gathering of future leaders in the neighboring room left me with a tremendous sense of optimism and hope.