Attic Dome Tour Colorado

The dome is gold because of the important role gold and mining played in colorado s history.

Attic dome tour colorado.

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. It is devoted to colorado s early history capitol construction legislative process and has a children s interactive space. 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. Historical dome or self tour see 1 556 traveler reviews 1 146 candid photos and great deals for denver co at tripadvisor.

Brown s attic museum and the dome observation deck will be closed. Brown s attic is an exhibit area located between the third floor and the dome. Daily from 9am to 2 30pm. This exhibit area illustrates colorado s history and the legislative process and includes a hands on children s area.

2015 year round committees. The dome walk is a 99 step climb to the observation area where there is a 360 degree view of downtown denver and the. Dome tours are currently closed until further notice due to dome renovations. 2014 new legislator orientation.

Brown s attic and dome observation deck tour is free but you do need to make reservations. Archives year round committees. Colorado legislative council twitter.