Arizona State Capitol, State government office building in Downtown Phoenix, United States.
The Arizona State Capitol is a Neoclassical building of pale yellow stone in Phoenix, now the Arizona Capitol Museum. Its central section projects beneath a triangular pediment with carved scrollwork, where four tall columns stand between green-framed windows. Rough grey stone clads the lower level around three arched doorways, and a dome topped by a white statue rises behind the pediment.
Construction was completed in 1901 and the building first served as the seat of the Arizona Territory government. When Arizona joined the Union in 1912, the structure took on its role as the new state's capitol.
The building's name reflects its original role as the seat of territorial government and later statehood. Visitors today see exhibits on self-governance development while parts of the complex still serve governmental functions.
Free guided tours run on weekdays from September through May and should be reserved in advance for larger groups. Access to the museum area is possible during opening hours without booking.
The 2010 sale of the legislature buildings and Executive Tower brought in $735 million, with the state leasing them back at an estimated $1.5 billion over 20 years. The original 1900 Capitol was excluded from the deal. Governor Doug Ducey announced in 2019 that the state would regain ownership, with refinancing possible from July 2020.
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