Exhibits
Arizona State Library, Archives & Records COVID-19 Response – Temporarily suspending all in-person services, while maintaining our statutory responsibilities
- Our number one goal is to keep the public and our employees safe
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- In-person trainings for ALL divisions are on hold until further notice. Divisions will hold trainings by webinar as needed.
- Department staff will attend community meetings virtually or by phone, when available.
- Services impacted:
- In-person Patent and Trademark Resource Center consultations
- The Arizona Capitol Museum is closed until further notice.
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- Arizona Capitol Museum Giftshop orders can still be placed online
- Arizona Capitol Museum collections can be viewed online through the Arizona Memory Project and Google Cultural Institute
- Arizona Capitol Museum staff can respond to email and phone call inquiries.
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The Arizona Capitol Museum is temporarily closed to the public in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Maricopa County. All in-person programs and events are canceled for the time being. We will continue to provide online resources and programming through our website and social media pages, and fulfill orders through our online gift shop (azcapitolgifts.com). Please check here for news regarding our reopening and online programming.
Exhibit Highlights
USS Arizona: Flagship of the Fleet
The USS Arizona, named in honor of the 48th addition to the Union, is a symbol of the state. The ship tragically sunk during the attack on Pearl Harbor and represents a turning point for the nation, prompting the US to enter World War II. In addition to the memorial at Wesley Bolin Plaza, the battleship’s silver service and other artifacts are on display in the museum.
Arizona Takes Shape
The United States government created the Territory of Arizona on February 24, 1863. Follow the journey from westward expansion through statehood to see how Arizona evolved.
Governor’s Office
The Governor conducts executive business with the officers of the government, executes the laws, and communicates with the legislative branch. This location was used by the Arizona Governor until 1974 and highlights Arizona’s first Governor, George W.P. Hunt, and a rotation of past Governors. Featuring objects loaned by Bullion Plaza Cultural Center & Museum located in Miami, Arizona.
Minerals of Arizona's Historic Mining Communities
Visitors are invited to feel the textured surface of two large minerals native to Arizona and learn about our official state metal, fossil, gem, and mineral. Curated by the Arizona Mining, Mineral, and Natural Resource Education Museum.
Lego Flag
The museum is proud to host a seven foot flag made with exactly 114,006 Lego bricks to represent the total number of square miles in Arizona. On loan from Bonanza Educational.
Historic House Chamber
See what government in action looked like during early statehood. The chamber has been restored to look as it did during the 1910 Arizona Constitutional Convention.
The Judicial Branch - Arizona State Courts
Visitors can view a robe worn by United States Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Conner as well as learn about the judicial branch and notable cases decided by the Arizona Supreme Court.
New Exhibits
Grand Canyon National Park
In 1919, President Wilson signed legislation establishing over 1 million acres of northwestern Arizona as Grand Canyon National Park. In collaboration with the National Park Service, the museum opened an exhibition to commemorate the park’s centennial. Visitors can view a model of the canyon, a historic ranger uniform, and learn about the first female ranger at the park. Open through December.
Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a prolific Civil Rights leader whose ideas transformed the nation. Following his assassination in 1968, many attempts were made on both national and state levels to pass a holiday honoring his legacy. This exhibit includes a recording of a speech Dr. King delivered at ASU in 1964 as well as a timeline of the various efforts behind the recognition of “King Day” as an official holiday here in Arizona. Open through spring 2020.
Merci Train
The United States and France have long been allies and during World War II, the U.S. provided aid and supplies to the war-torn country. In 1949, the people of France sent a boxcar packed with gifts of gratitude to every state. This exhibit provides a selection of gifts sent to Arizona.
