Explore the Capitol

Beginning Monday, June 6, the Arizona Capitol Museum will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Gift Shop will be open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Self-guided tours are available during the summer months and guided tours will resume in the fall. Maps and student activity packets are available at the Museum information desk.

Photo of the Arizona State Capitol building which houses the Capitol Museum and the State LibraryPhoto of the Salute the Fallen memorial in the parkPhoto of the murals in the State Library

Whether you’re an Arizonan who would like to see your government in action, or bring your class to the Capitol, or planning to include a visit to Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza as part of an Arizona tour, you’re welcome to spend the day at the Arizona Capitol.

Arizona Capitol Museum

The Arizona Capitol Museum is located in the 1901 statehouse building, and features exhibits that tell the story of government in the 48th state.

1700 W Washington St, Phoenix.

No admission charge.

Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza

Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza is home to more than thirty memorials, including a World War II Memorial, “Salute the Fallen,” with guns from the USS Arizona and USS Missouri. Pick up a map to the memorials inside the Capitol Museum. The plaza has paved walkways, benches and grassy areas, but does not have picnic tables or restrooms.

Located between West Jefferson and Adams streets, east of 17th Avenue.

Hours: Sunrise to sunset.

Copper Dome

A copper dome sits atop the historic Capitol building, with a Winged Victory weather vane. Initially the dome was light gray until 1975 when the entire roof was covered in copper. New copper was placed on the dome in 2011 in preparation for the 2012 statehood centennial.

Arizona Legislature

The Arizona Legislature is housed in buildings flanking the historic Capitol Building. The session starts the second Monday of January each year. The House of Representatives and the Senate are located directly in front of the Old Capitol building, and the Executive Tower is directly behind (and connected via the 1938 addition).

Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza

The map below details all the murals, memorials, and monuments in and around the Capitol Mall. Click here to download the map.

Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza map

Make sure to check out daily and weekly events happening at the Capitol and Legislature.