The Throne and the Clerk's original marble-top desk were rescued from the fire that destroyed Province Hall. The newly renovated Chamber reflects the taste of the late Victorians. The Legislative Library contains about 33,000 books. A volume from its complete set of 435 hand-coloured copper engravings of the Birds of America by John James Audubon is on permanent display. When the Legislature is not in session, you may visit the Assembly Chamber and take photographs.
Guides are on duty.
When the Legislature is in session, visitors are requested to come in conventional dress. You may sit in the public gallery, but are not permitted to participate in any way in the proceedings of the House, and you are particularly forbidden to applaud. The use of cameras and the reading of books or newspapers are not permitted in the Gallery. Group tours may be arranged. September 2 - May 30 Mon.