Montana State Capitol, Government building in Helena, United States.
The Montana State Capitol features a copper-covered dome topped with a Liberty statue, surrounded by ten acres of lawns on a gentle slope.
The main structure was completed in 1902 after two design competitions, with architects Charles Bell and John Kent winning the final commission in 1896.
The Capitol houses significant artworks, including Charles Russell's large-scale painting depicting the Lewis and Clark expedition meeting Native Americans in 1805.
The Capitol welcomes visitors Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, offering guided tours and self-guided materials at the first-floor information desk.
The building contains a circular rotunda decorated with four paintings portraying early Montana history, constructed from local sandstone and granite materials.
Location: Helena
Inception: 1902
Architects: Charles E. Bell
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Address: 1301 E 6th Ave, Helena, MT 59601, USA 59601 Helena
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 08:00-17:00; Saturday-Sunday 09:00-15:00
Phone: +14064442511
Website: https://mhs.mt.gov/education/Capitol
GPS coordinates: 46.58570,-112.01840
Latest update: October 2, 2025 11:49
Montana offers a range of landscapes from the peaks of Glacier National Park to the central plains. The state has several mountain routes including the Going-to-the-Sun Road and the Beartooth Highway, both exceeding 3,000 meters in elevation. Glacial lakes such as Flathead Lake and Lake McDonald stretch over miles, with geological formations revealing millions of years of natural history. The Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman holds significant dinosaur fossil collections. Montana's mining history is evident in the streets of Virginia City, a former territorial capital founded in 1863, where over 200 buildings from the 19th century are preserved. The Little Bighorn Battlefield commemorates the 1876 conflicts between the U.S. Army and Native American nations. To observe local wildlife, the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center houses bears and wolves in protected habitats. Hikers can take the 18-kilometer Highline Trail along the continental divide or walk to the Grinnell Glacier through alpine lakes in Glacier National Park.
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