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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
  • The situation related to COVID-19 is rapidly developing, as is the response from this office and the state. Please check back regularly for updates
  • We are committed to providing continuity of services while reducing exposure risks
  • 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
    • In-person retrieval and immediate checkout of materials to patrons of Arizona Talking Book Library
    • Walk-in reference service for Archives & the Research Library

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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.

Hours: CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

No admission charge.

Historic Supreme Court Chambers

The Historic Supreme Court Chambers is also in the 1938 addition to the Capitol building. The main courtroom served the court from 1938 to 1974. In this space Native American voting rights in Arizona were argued, as were due process for adults and minors with the cases Miranda v. Arizona and in re Gault. The first female Chief Justice of a U.S. State Supreme Court, Lorna Lockwood, presided here. The courtroom is now part of the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records Administrative Office, located on the second floor. Visitors are welcome when not in use for meetings. Please inquire with the rental coordinator (602) 926-3620.

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).

Map

 

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.