Visit - California State Capitol Museum
The Capitol is located at 1315 10th Street Sacramento, CA 95814. Get Directions The center of California’s government is located in downtown Sacramento, close to several freeways and within walking distance of many hotels and restaurants.
About the Capitol - California State Capitol Museum
Sacramento, One of Many California Capitals. California did not have a permanent seat of government until 1854. Cities vied for the opportunity to become the state capital for the power, prestige, and economic benefit that accompanied it. Four capitol buildings existed in other cities before Sacramento became the permanent site.
Capitol Tours - California State Capitol Museum
Tours run weekdays on the hour from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Join us for an exciting tour of the California State Capitol! Get ready to immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of the Golden State.
About - California State Capitol Museum
The California State Capitol is the seat of the California government, located in Sacramento, the capital of California. The Capitol building serves as both a museum and the state’s working seat of government.
Home - California State Capitol Museum
Tour Schedules. Lasting Impressions: Early Photography in California. Rediscover history through our past, current, and permanent exhibits.
Architecture - California State Capitol Museum
Visitors can see many interior architectural features, including unique stained glass renditions of the California state seal, California’s state flower, portrayed in marble mosaic floors, and an awe-inspiring view of the interior dome from both the first and second floors.
History of the Capitol - California State Capitol Museum
California State Capitol History. At the 1849 Constitutional Convention, plans to establish a capital for the 31st state in the union were conceived. Years of ongoing controversy over location gave way to a final site selection, and architectural plans were finalized in 1856 —but was construction ready to begin?
Virtual Tours - California State Capitol Museum
The following are links to 360 degree tours within the Capitol, and are graphic intensive and not meant for screen readers. For more textual content about the rooms within the State Capitol, please visit the Historic Rooms Page.
Capitol Park - California State Capitol Museum
Capitol Park is considered one of the most beautiful State Capitol grounds in the nation. Covering forty acres and spanning twelve city blocks, it contains species of plant life from nearly every part of the globe.
Capitol Construction - California State Capitol Museum
The Capitol’s construction took 14 years, from 1860-1874, although the government moved into the building in 1869. Major flooding, labor shortages, material scarcities, a major war, and changes in leadership all contributed to the slow pace …