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
Watch this 10 minute video on the history of the construction of the Capitol in Sacramento starting in 1860 through the restoration in 1982.
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.
Architecture - California State Capitol Museum
The interior of the dome employs iron frame construction, allowing the copper outer dome to rise high above Capitol Park and into the Sacramento skyline. From inside the building, the beauty of the Victorian detailing on the inner dome is visible in all its majesty.
Capitol Tours - California State Capitol Museum
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. Tours run weekdays on the hour from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Home - California State Capitol Museum
State of California. PORTS Program offers FREE interactive virtual field trips for K-12 students.
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?
Planning - California State Capitol Museum
Four capitol buildings existed in other cities before Sacramento became the permanent site. The first State Constitutional Convention was held in 1849 at Colton Hall in Monterey. During the convention, delegates discussed the need for a suitable location for …
Construction - California State Capitol Museum
Four years after the architectural designs were approved, the construction of the Capitol building began. Floods, politics, labor issues, and other problems made completing the massive undertaking a formidable task.
The Floating Capital - California State Capitol Museum
When Californians entered their Capitol for the first time, they could take great pride in the magnificent structure. This new State Capitol became an enduring symbol of California’s maturity and prosperity.