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Everyone visiting the Capitol will be asked to provide a government issued picture identification card.</p> <h3>Tour Information</h3> <p>The Division of Legislative Services and First State Heritage Park have prepared the following information:</p> <ul> <li>A <a href="https://legis.delaware.gov/docs/default-source/default-document-library/onlineadulttourpacket.pdf?sfvrsn=9dcfb238_2">General Tour Packet</a> focused on the history of Delaware, notable aspects of Legislative Hall and its grounds, and the operation of the General Assembly.  </li> </ul> <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li>A <a href="https://legis.delaware.gov/docs/default-source/default-document-library/kidstourpacket.pdf?sfvrsn=d7cfb238_2">Student Activity Book</a> with information about the General Assembly and Delaware’s important symbols.</li> </ul> <p>Hard copies of these documents are available on the information table in the main entrance at Legislative Hall or from the Division of Legislative Services’ Legislative Information Office on the ground floor of Legislative Hall. For more information on these documents, call 302-744-4114 or email <a href="mailto:DGA_Reception@delaware.gov" title="E-mail to DGA_Reception@delaware.gov">DGA_Reception@delaware.gov</a>.</p> <p>Tours of Legislative Hall and other points of interest in the City of Dover are available from First State Heritage Park.  Guided tours of the State Capitol building are available. For more information, go to <a href="https://destateparks.com/history/firststateheritage" target="_blank" title="You will be redirected to another site.">https://destateparks.com/history/firststateheritage</a> or call 302-739-9194.</p> <p> </p> <h3>Capitol Decorum</h3> <ul> <li>Visitors should keep in mind that this is a working Capitol.</li> <li>Cameras are allowed in the Capitol tour area but not in the Chambers when the Legislature is in session.</li> <li>Capitol Police will strictly enforce all safety and security guidelines.</li> </ul> <h3>Parking</h3> <p>Parking is available in the Delaware Public Archives, the Tatnall Building, and the Del-One Federal Credit Union lots. Parking is limited on session days.  Handicapped parking and handicapped access are located on the east side of the building.  If you need directions, please visit our <a href="/Resources/HoursAndDirections">Hours and Directions</a> page.</p> <h3>Visiting the Capitol</h3> <p>Visitors to the Capitol must use the west door.  The handicapped entrance is located on the east side of the building.</p> <h3>Smoking Policy</h3> <p>Please be advised, there is no smoking permitted on any state grounds or state facility, including vaping.</p> <h3>Kiosk Access</h3> <p>A Kiosk is located in the main lobby.</p> <h3>Cafeteria</h3> <p>The Legislative Hall Café is located on the ground floor of Legislative Hall, click <a href="https://legis.delaware.gov/LegislativeHallCafe"></a><a href="https://legis.delaware.gov/LegislativeHallCafe">here</a> for more information including hours and menus.  </p> <p>Vending machines are also located in the cafeteria.</p> <p>Seating can be limited on session days. Joint Finance and Bond Committee Hearings are televised in the cafeteria. </p> <h3>Restrooms</h3> <p>Restroom facilities are located on all three floors.  All public facilities are handicapped accessible.</p> </div> </div>  <div class="col-xs-24 col-sm-6 col-sm-pull-18 col-sm-height col-top sidebar" role="navigation"> <div class="sfsidebar"> <ul class="nav nav-off-page list-unstyled"> <li><a href="/Resources/AboutLegislativeHall" sfref="[f669d9a7-009d-4d83-ddaa-000000000002]5f2fdcfe-af2a-6dfe-ae60-ff0000a39f38">About Legislative Hall</a></li> <li><a href="/Resources/HoursAndDirections" sfref="[f669d9a7-009d-4d83-ddaa-000000000002]4830dcfe-af2a-6dfe-ae60-ff0000a39f38">Hours and Directions</a></li> </ul> <hr /> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <noindex> <footer class="footer"> <div class="container footer-container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-10 footer-block footer-contact"> <h3>Contact Legislative Hall</h3><div class="vcard"><ul class="list-unstyled"><li><em class="glyphicon glyphicon-map-marker"></em><span class="street-address">411 Legislative Avenue</span><br /><span class="region">Dover, DE</span> <span class="postal-code">19901</span></li><li class="tel"><em class="glyphicon glyphicon-earphone"></em>302-744-4114</li><li><em class="glyphicon glyphicon-envelope"></em><a class="email" href="mailto:DivisionOfResearch@state.de.us"></a><a class="email" href="mailto:DivisionOfResearch@delaware.gov"></a><a class="email" href="mailto:DGA_reception@delaware.gov">Legislative Hall</a></li></ul><p><em><strong>To ensure quick and accurate assistance, please include your full name and address in your correspondence.</strong></em></p></div> </div> <div class="col-sm-7 footer-block"> <h3>Useful links</h3> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><a href="/Footer/FOIARequests">FOIA Requests</a></li> <li><a href="/Media-Credentialing-Policy">Legislative Hall Media Credential Policy</a></li> <li><a href="/Footer/CSG" target="_tab">CSG</a></li> <li><a href="/Footer/ULC" target="_tab">ULC</a></li> <li><a href="/Footer/NCSL" target="_tab">NCSL</a></li> <li><a href="/RssFeed">RSS Feeds</a></li> <li><a href="/Resources/DE_NotificationService">Legislative Notifications</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-7 footer-block"> <h3>Other Resources</h3> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><a href="https://legis.delaware.gov/docs/default-source/default-document-library/adapolicy.pdf?sfvrsn=3560b238_2">Accessibility</a></li> <li><a href="/Footer/DelawareGov" target="_tab">Delaware.gov</a></li> <li><a href="/Footer/Judicial" target="_tab">Judicial</a></li> <li><a href="/Footer/AgencyList" target="_tab">Agency Contact Info</a></li> <li><a href="/Footer/Copyright">Copyright</a></li> <li><a href="/Footer/Disclaimer">Disclaimer</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </footer> </noindex> </div> </div> </div> <script type="text/javascript"> //<![CDATA[ window.__TsmHiddenField = $get('ctl15_TSM');//]]> </script> </form> <script type="text/javascript"> $("document").ready(function () { $('.megamenu').accessibleMegaMenu(); $(".skip").click(function (event) { var skipTo = "#" + this.href.split('#')[1]; $(skipTo).attr('tabindex', -1).on('blur focusout', function () { $(this).removeAttr('tabindex'); }).focus(); }); $('select').customSelect(); }); </script> </body> </html>

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