Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2005
Contact: Jessica Robinson, 573-751-0290
Capitol Tour Reservation System Now Available Online
JEFFERON CITY–Gov. Matt Blunt today announced a faster, more efficient way to reserve a tour of the State Capitol. The Missouri State Museum within the Missouri Department of Natural Resources has a new tour reservation system that can be accessed through the Internet at www.mocapitoltours.com.
"This new system will provide visitors to the Capitol more flexibility and convenience in making reservations," Blunt said. "It is another example of how we can make state government more efficient through the use of technology."
This new website will allow visitors to check available dates and times, and make a reservation for a guided tour even when the museum office is closed. Reservations are only required for groups of 10 or more. In addition to using the website, reservations can still be made by calling the museum office Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (573) 751-2854.
The Department of Natural Resources conducts hourly guided tours of the Capitol Monday through Saturday with the first tour starting at 8 a.m. and the last tour starting at 4 p.m. Tours are not given during the lunch hour. On Sunday, tours are conducted at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. The Capitol is closed on New Years Day, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
The reservation system also includes Jefferson Landing State Historic Site. Through the system, reservations can be made for groups of 10 or more to receive orientation for self-guided tours of the historic site. These orientation times are given every half hour with the last tour starting at 3:30 p.m. Groups under 10 are welcome to come at any time during the site’s operating hours.
Tours of the Governor’s Mansion, the Supreme Court and the Runge Nature Center are not handled by museum staff and are not included in this program. To make reservations for these attractions, contact the following: Governor’s Mansion at (573) 751-7929; Supreme Court at (573) 751-4144; and Runge Nature Center at (573) 526-5544.
For more information contact Connie Patterson at (573) 751-1010. Visit www.mostateparks.com for information on state parks and historic sites.
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