Arizona State Capitol

The Arizona State Capitol is a government building and museum complex in Downtown Phoenix. The dome carries a copper falcon figure and rises above a structure of red granite with neoclassical columns along the facade.

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.

During the financial crisis in 2009, the government sold the building and then paid rent to continue using it. Plans to buy back the capitol were discussed starting in 2019.

Location: Phoenix

Inception: 1901

Architects: James Riely Gordon

Official opening: 1901

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

GPS coordinates: 33.44806,-112.09639

Latest update: December 12, 2025 04:40