Plan an Event
Every year thousands of Michiganders participate in events at the Capitol including advocacy days, exhibits, and rallies. Below, you can find our quick and easy application process that will assist you in reserving your desired space(s).
Review the Capitol Procedures to make sure your group is prepared for its day at the Capitol. It includes critical information as well as a description of the items that are prohibited inside and outside of the building.
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Use this form to apply to reserve space for your targeted date and time and review Rental Equipment & Labor Rates.
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Here are some additional documents to help plan your event at the Capitol: Events FAQ Capitol Caterers Rental Companies
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Please remember, while activities planned at the Capitol are open to the public, any food or meals associated with these events are by invitation only.
If you have any questions about planning events in public areas, please contact Capitol Events at
(517) 373-4455 or CapitolEvents@legislature.mi.gov.
Photography by Ike Lea
Event Spaces
Heritage Hall Atrium
The Atrium is the ideal space for luncheons and small programs featuring speakers. Capacity for the Atrium is 200 people.
Heritage Hall State Rooms
The State Rooms can be one large space or split into two spaces for your meeting or educational day. Capacities vary.
East & West Lawns
The lawns serve as a space for your large gathering, rally, or advocacy day.
Event Parking
Street parking is available on the streets surrounding the Capitol, with the closest parking near the entrances on Capitol Avenue and Ottawa Street.
Pay at electronic pay stations with a card, coins, or through the Passport Parking App. You will need your license plate number and parking zone number.
Contact City of Lansing Parking Services with questions or concerns at (517) 483-4244.
Security
No weapons are permitted within the Capitol building. All individuals entering the Capitol building are subject to the policies and procedures of the Michigan State Capitol Commission.
All individuals, objects, and/or personal effects entering the Capitol building are subject to inspection, screening, and/or search.
Accessibility Resources
The goal of the Michigan State Capitol Commission and Capitol staff is to ensure that every person visiting the Michigan State Capitol is treated with respect. Everyone should be able to enjoy a tour, observe the legislature, and participate in the legislative process.
The Michigan Legislature, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ensures that individuals with disabilities shall not be excluded from participating in, or be denied, the benefits of any program, service, or activity offered by the Legislature
The purpose of this section is to advise persons with disabilities of the services and accommodations available at the Michigan State Capitol.
Capitol tours are entirely elevator accessible, and visitors may borrow a wheelchair while they are here.
Family bathrooms are located in Heritage Hall. A family bathroom and adult changing station is located in the west hall of the ground floor.
A Braille version of our self-guided book is available upon request and American Sign Language interpreters can be scheduled in advance for groups of 10 or more.
Sensory friendly kits, colorblind glasses, and hands-on 3D models of the Capitol are available for use at the Heritage Hall information desk.
Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns about your visit. Our staff is happy to accommodate your needs!