Capitolio de Arizona

I really liked this place! Here you can feel the real history of Arizona - not dry dates from a textbook, but living facts and objects behind which stand the destinies of people. There are many exhibits and all are very different, but I was especially impressed by the gratitude car - the same one that France sent to America after World War II. Inside it are unique things donated by the French, and in itself it is a symbol of friendship and gratitude. The history of Arizona itself is also well revealed in the museum. I learned that these lands once belonged to Mexico, and in 1848, after the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, the United States paid $ 15 million for huge territories, which included California, Nevada, Utah, part of Arizona and New Mexico. And a little later, in 1854, there was another Gadsden Purchase - then for $ 10 million the United States received the southern lands of Arizona and New Mexico. This was necessary to build a railroad, which eventually connected the coasts. It was very interesting to read how they voted to create a state, what difficulties people went through and how the culture of the region was formed. It is amazing how difficult it all was - and how many destinies are connected with this land. Overall, the impressions are very positive. This is not just a museum, but a place where you can spend a few hours and leave with a feeling that you learned and felt something important. I recommend it to everyone who is nearby - it is worth it!

This has to be one of the best State Capitol buildings/ museums I’ve ever visited. It is filled with many historical artifacts and great information. There is also a phenomenal Pioneer and Military Memorial Park right across the street from the Capitol! The best part? It is FREE!

Nice stop and what turned into four hours to kill prior to a baseball game became a very educational tour. Many exhibits to choose from. Learned a lot of the history of Arizona long with other portions of the southwest. Tour was free and ours was unguided although M-W-F they are guided. Parking about 1.5 blocks from the Capitol. Focus paid to Arizona residents like Justice Sandra Day O'Connor as well as a replica of the actual house chambers. If you are a history buff this would be a good tour for you!

Just a wonderful walk on the 4 different floors. Great displays, a fantastic chandelier and more awaits. We had the best help at the Info desk the day we visited. She mentioned many things we would have missed had she not told us. I look forward to another visit.

Free museum and there are like 4 floors to explore! Each room has its own unique exhbit that explores the history of the state, from the room of governors, Uss arizona, the chambers of Congress, and the senate. The governor office, the military history, the construction of the capitol, and more.

It's ok. Awesome that it's a historical museum for the state and it houses other art. It's definitely something you should see if you're from here. Apparently not many people have. It's a quaint capitol. I frequent the one in Minnesota daily and that's a monument to architecture. This is very subdued compared to others. The preservation of the congressional chamber is pretty neat. I loved that snapshot in time.

This Capitol building is no longer used for state business and is strictly a museum so it is a little different than most. The state government is housed in multiple buildings nearby. The building displays the history of Arizona as well as a pretty large display related to the USS Arizona battleship sunk at Pearl Harbor.