Oregon State Capitol

Tour an Art Deco capitol faced in Vermont marble and topped by the gilded Oregon Pioneer statue, with murals in the rotunda.

900 Court St NE · Salem, OR

About Oregon State Capitol

Oregon's capitol was dedicated on October 1, 1938, and is one of five Art Deco state capitols in the nation. Its cupola rises 166 feet and carries the gold Oregon Pioneer statue. Inside, rotunda murals by Frank H. Schwarz and Barry Faulkner show scenes such as the Lewis and Clark Expedition and covered wagons. Guided building tours run on weekdays, you can also explore on your own, and a 21-acre state park surrounds the building.

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Sightseeing
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