Arizona Capitol Museum

Overview

Inside the Arizona State Capitol building, which was built in 1901 and predates Arizona’s 1912 entry into the Union as a state, the story of The Grand Canyon State comes to life. Displays include the silver and copper punchbowl service from the USS Arizona, said to be the only one of its kind. it is composed of etched copper panels depicting desert scenes set into a silver bowl ornamented with mermaids, dolphins, waves, and other nautical themes. In addition, the museum also displays a collection of gifts received by Arizona as part of the Merci Train sent by France to the United States following World War II. Outside, the Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza on the Phoenix State Capitol grounds is filled with an impressive collection of monuments, including one to the Navajo Code Talkers of World War II.

Quick Facts

Status

Existing

County

Phoenix

State or province

Arizona

Address

1700 W Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85007 Google Maps · Apple Maps

Postal code

85007