Visited the state capitol museum in April. Certainly no crowds to contend with as maybe 15 or so other people were there. Self-guided tours are easy to follow. Museum is housed in the old state capitol building as state business is now done in a nearby tower to the west. Mostly resembles a local historical society with an eclectic assortment... More

Visited the Capitol Museum last Friday. It is in the "old" capitol building (not the new office tower). Free admission and free visitor parking available. Excellent exhibits on the USS Arizona (with an amazing silver service collection) and also exhibits on the history of Arizona and its Centennial (2012). Make a visit there soon-you'll be surprised and pleased you did!... More

needs a little more history to it then they have arizona has alot more then they have in there

We are visiting all 50 state capitols and this museum is about as close as Arizona has to a state capitol. They have their Senate & House of Representatives in buildings on each side of the museum. We loved the Saguaro Cactus out front. We even saw the bird that made his home inside of it! They have petrified wood... More

Could use some pizazz, but okay - since it's free!

When state government outgrew the original Capital Building, they built a tower behind it, and the two houses in front of it, and turned the building into a museum. It includes a nice historic library on the second floor.

The Capitol Museum is a real treasure. The tour guides are very knowledgable and seem passionate about the Arizona history. The grounds are very nice with more history displays. I think everyone should tour their stat capitol.

Most tours of state capitol buildings are pretty dreary, but this one was a real treat. I was with a group of about 12, and the guide made it very entertaining. I learned a lot about Arizona (and New Mexico) history. There are a number of historical curiosities in this building that were explained and I found it all pretty... More