If you want to know all about AZ history this place is a MUST visit!!! remember start from top to bottom... amazing place to know where this place has come from. I had never been here and Ive been in Phoenix for 30 plus years. will definitely come back.

Cool place with a lot of memorials at the mall. Don’t go in the heat of the day as you’ll want to walk around and check it all out. The USS Arizona pieces were especially neat.

Neat place to visit with exhibits on every level. I really liked the 1st floor art gallery which has some large colorful paintings by Frank Ybarra on display until March 31st 2020. There is a free parking lot just to the east of the capitol complex, and in the adjoining park there are a number of sculptures and memorial displays, including a full-sized outline of the USS Arizona.

Nice low pressure, low cost way to connect with history. You can go at your own pace. If you park across the street, the plaza has some great memorials.

Good museum exploring history of the state and its famous citizens. Lots of art affects from USS Arizona. I would budget up to an hour to explore all rooms. Keep in mind that the admission is free.

Went on a school field trip with my son, and it was amazing. Wish I would have gone there sooner. I would like to go back and take more time looking at all the monuments.

Love the capitol. This place is designed for all that America is.

This is a spectacular place to celebrate our wonderful state

We were looking a low cost something to do with our kids. You really cant get much more low cost than free. The volunteer staff they have are very helpful and knowledgeable. The exhibits are informative and great to see. Being from another state, I was not aware of much of the history of Arizona. This museum was great in informing me of many things I didnt know about Arizona. Admission is free. The cafe is great. Restrooms on each floor. And the best part was that after the kids complained about going, they said it was cool when we had finished.

There was amazing architecture and the tour guides were very informative. I also got two souvenirs for a great price.

We enjoyed many parts of the museum including the trains, the Grand Canyon Centennial exhibit, the Arizona flag made out of Legos, and the gift shop. They also have some great artwork created by both adults and children.

Completely surprised about how interesting the museum was. Enjoyed walking around at our own pace. Isn’t a comprehensive review, but worth the free cost of admission. Take some time to walk the grounds as well!

Very cool! Never been and lived in AZ almost my whole life. Lots of statues & interesting info. Would be nice to go when it is good weather & not too hot!

I wanted to stop at the Arizona Capitol Museum during our trip to Phoenix to learn some Arizona history and it was such a great idea! You can get a free tour on fridays at 130 I believe, check their website to be sure. It is such a cool, old building with lots of exhibits inside. The tour guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. A great educational tour for trip!

Got a new stamp for my state capitol passport:)! While the building may not be the most ornate, the exhibits were one of the best! They showcase different and aspect of the 48th state that helps visitors have a solid overview of AZs history, culture, and attractions:) :)

Great place to learn about Arizonas history! Free to the public.

Its a nice visit, but not very popular at night. My visit felt like I was visiting a ghost town. The capitol is not well lit and lacks public parking spaces in proximity. If you are lacking time just skip this place.

A beautiful place to discover some of Arizonas rich history.Fun Fact: Theres a Starbucks on the main level of the Capital bldg. I never expected that.

We are from Washington state and enjoyed learning the history of Arizona. The best part was seeing pieces from the USS Arizona. Everyone was full of information and very pleasant.

Theres some interesting stuff, only if youre really interested in history and/or government and most of it requires reading. Nonetheless, there cool historical facts, models, sculptures, and a couple rooms that are art exhibits.

Really liked this museum!It was so interesting to see where the government people were working.People working there are really nice.

A very neat building and a great place to learn more about the history of the state of Arizona.

Great tours just wish they were open more hours and the elevators were in use for the handicap.

Its all well kept and clean. I went to do some advocacy work on bills but also had a great time walking from building to building. There were kids on field trips and even some families taking a look at monuments nearby and going around the buildings.

I lived here my entire life but never been to Capitol. Its a lovely building converted museum. Learned quite a few new things. The staff was very nice and easy to navigate.

The Silver Service that was given to the USS Arizona, upon its commissioning, from citizens of Arizona resides in a viewing room here at the Arizona Capital building. So much history displayed all through here. I have enjoyed throughly all 5 visits. Nice display on the Merci train boxcar sent to Arizona after WW2, from citizens of France. Arizonas territorial history was engaging and interesting. This place is a must see when visiting.

The old capitol building now hosting a museum. House and senate are the two modern building to the right and left of the capitol.

Went up to the gate but did not go in. Beautiful structure from afar

Lots of history about Arizona. If your a history buff or just looking for a place to cool off this is a cool stop. Theres 4 floors to explore and outside there are many monuments in honor of fallen firefighters, police and military. There is also a monument for the USS Arizona. Well worth the stop.

Cool place, lots of history. Kids had a fun time. Highly recommended.

A short but worthwhile visit. Learned something new about France. Small, reasonably priced gift shop with good selection of postcards

Nice museum in the old territorial Capitol building. Good displays and exhibits. Helpful staff. Not one of the prettiest capitol buildings we have seen.

Great memorials outside and an educational museum inside. A must for all.

I never realized this place was here, but am so glad we checked it out last week! Admission is free, barring an optional donation, to the 4 story museum. The host at the front desk was especially friendly and helpful! It was great to see so many exhibits and learn about the history of Arizona. There wasn’t really anything open on the 4th floor, but you’ll enjoy floors 1-3.

Great place to teach your kids about AZ history. For free

So much to see in a small museum.. worth visiting

It’s a nice little museum. Cool gift shop w/ lots of post cards, and they have a penny press. Interesting exhibit for the USS Arizona, I spent most of my time there. The building/architecture is very cool. I also enjoyed the memorials outside. I took my time and was there for just over an hour.

~AZ proud of that beautiful Capital building and the grounds, love all the tributes for our fire fighters, AZ law enforcement office all who gave their life for others. Very nice place! AZ proud!

Nice, clean landscape. The capitol building brings a featured architect of the northeast with a long forming history. There were some areas of the museum still closed such as the exhibition area of the train AT&SF train history. Need to visit once

This a great stop if you have a spare hour or two in downtown Phoenix. Many small collections of history on display from early pioneer days to Pearl Harbor to local minerals. Enjoyed it on many levels.

Went to a protest to open the schools up. The lawns were beautiful.

Very friendly staff that welcomed you as you walked in. This is a beautiful maintained four floor self guided tour. Great exhibits of the USS Arizona and memorabilia. A timeline and history of the state with artifacts. The admission is free and you can take all the time you like.

One of the most diverse Capitol visits weve done. This is #26 for us. Loved seeing the timeline in the old governors office and the pieces from the USS Arizona! The members of the staff were came across were very friendly and told us stories of the different pieces including information about the weather vane!

I learned a lot more about Arizona today. Im looking forward to the buffalo Soldiers exhibit coming soon.

Our family enjoyed a visit. Easy parking, beautiful grounds and a remarkable building. Period furnishings and a lot of history. Worth the time.

A great place to become familiar with Arizona governance and history.

I have spent a majority of my life in Arizona and I think the history behind this state is really interesting. The tour I took was a self guided tour. This museum has rotating exhibits, associated with Arizonas history and it is cool opportunity to learn more about what has formed state forty-eight. If you are not so interested in history, I could imagine the information would be harder to take, but if you are fascinated by it, this is a place to visit!

To be honest, i think they need to invest more to make the museum more interesting and informative. Its kinda run down and boring compared to other state capitol.

Amazing Place!!! Beautiful and full of respect, history and Honor!

Staff is well trained, friendly, very knowledgeable and should be paid more. Building exudes history and awe and is well taken care of. Our tour of the museum was wonderful. Would highly recommend visiting to anyone who is interested.

A somewhat modest mixture of historic displays.We spent time in the miniature railroad exhibit which has and aggressive overview of history updated through modern technology...the complete package is still being phased in, but there are committed people volunteering to tour their exhibit with the vision they are pulling together..take time to see it

Its free! The volunteer has loads of information just ask a question. You are able to explore all floors of the building. Good history on the statehood of Arizona.

What an amazing place! I took my kids ages ( 6, 8 & 9) here on the weekend it was such a great time, they were greated at the entrance by 2 very nice people who gave each kiddo a clip board, pencil and paper (scavenger hunt - Bingo) That was very fun and educational for the kids to find all the things from the paper. The building and Museum its self was really cool 3 stories packed with tons to see. This is a must do if you have kids!

One section of the first floor houses a very informative exhibit of items from the USS Arizona. Seeing a section of metal from the ship, reading about the attack on Pearl Harbor, and seeing photos of the ship is worth the time you spend here. One also learns about how important the territory was to the U.S. and about the efforts it took for Arizona to become a state. Go across the street, to the plaza to learn more about Arizona and to see the memorial to the USS Arizona.

Walked around and saw a lot of memorabilia from the second world War and history of Arizonas part in it. Great place to visit and explore its history followed by a trip to the park and its memorials. Theres also a new coffee shop right accross from the gift shop total win for me.

Great place to visit. Beautiful inside. Check out the model trains seconds floor

Beautiful museum to view a part of Arizona history.

Wonderful!! It is one of the best places for family outings as well as to take kids along. The place in itself is a knowledge hub and the various exhibits depict the features of natural environment.Last week, i went here with my family and the kids in the family had a lot of fun along with learning.

Really good. Learned a lot about AZ history. Holocaust section is always good to remember how good we really have it today.

Surprising amount of information here. Very beautiful building. Free!

So much to see, learn and enjoy. Start on 4th floor and work down to get full historical background. Free admission - donation only. Cross street and also visit Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza while in area

Throughout the 4 floors, the Capitol museum guides you through many historical events of American history with focus towards Arizona history. The Museum has ever changing exhibits and lot of stories to tell and it will comfortably take half of your day for full visit!

Great free Museum. Scott was very friendly and helpful. So much too see. We have been there multiple times. With the kids and with out. Free parking. They have a Starbucks inside. Such a great visit.

Thoroughly enjoyed both the architecture of the building and the historical exhibits. When you go be sure to enjoy the beautiful capitol grounds.

Very educating on the history of Arizona.

The tour was great. I like the historical and architectural stuff. Only spent 1 hour. I wish that I had more time.

Was a Chaperone on a school trip. Great your, tons of history, Senator Bowie was very informative, our tour guide was great.

Really cool museum if you like history, especially american history. And entrance is free! Highly recommend.

Very cool experience ! Michael was awesome to talk to when you come in ! USS Arizona was neat to see as well! Thank you

This was my first time being at the Capitol. I was there as a part of the REALTOR DAY AT THE CAPITOL! Great time!

Great place to bring the family to learn about Arizona history!

Best free trip with family or date night! The Valentine State Capital is worth the trip. Amazing architecture and history with tour guides who keep it fun and moving. Great lawns to walk around outside. My favorite part is the old stairway and woodwork put into it. The tile floor I posted picture of was done wrong but to this day no one wants to or has changed it. It was a bad picture but got to go see for yourself!

Interesting if you like history. Our tour was lackluster, not much there. Youll have a different perspective if you are a history buff.

Fabulous combination of art and history outside. Inside, a great way to learn.

It was the only shade & relief from 114° sun during # AZOPENSCHOOLS.

It was awesome xhecking out the museum for free not big butstill an experience

Very cool place, you can explore just about anywhere. Lots of great history

I love this location for meetings! If you arrive a little early, theres something enjoyable to do with your time. During the meeting, there are easily- located restrooms that still have some lovely antique fixtures. You may also have an unexpected guest from the past check in!

I like this place because I learned more about the past. When you have a tour of the inside of the museum you learn a lot. There are a lot of statues outside. Its perfect.

Great historical treasure. Take tour, great info. Free!!

Great free activity. Lived in Arizona for 15 years and finally decided to check this place out.

Very knowledgeable staff! Cool place for the history lover in me!

Unique gifts and interesting information found in the Capitol museum. I work nearby and enjoy a visit here every few months. A coffee shop is conveniently across the hall.

Friendly people. Free. Nothing outstanding, just a good museum. Fun history.

This was an eye-opening experience and I enjoyed it and will be returning for another history lesson!!

Great tour. Lots of interesting information.

Even if you arent from AZ, the Capitol was very interesting and informative. On the grounds are the Memorials/Statues.

Buffalo soldier Bronze statue, understated capital museumGreat for the kids.

Beautiful artwork and lots of history inside. A must visit in AZ.

There are many wonderful things to see at the Arizona State Capitol, but I have been to other museums that have far more to look at. I would think since it is a State Building that there could be more available. Having said that, there were numerous rooms that are in process of being put together for viewing.

Lots of interesting history in a nice building with very kind staff.

I recommend going on the tour if you can. I learned so much about AZ!

Free admission! Donations accepted. Interesting exhibits on history and the USS Arizona.

Pretty cool cant wait for the train exhibit

Love the overall layout. Guide provided for the elementary field trip was nice as well, and very patient with the myriad of oddball questions the kids had. Would like to go again, and enjoy a more leisurely review of the AZ, and State Capital history.

This place is actually really cool. Theres a Starbucks inside, but its terrible. Save your money. But the museum part is neat.

Great exhibits packed with relevant history. The staff was nice and were accessible. This would be an excellent destination for families or school field trips.

A great place to see Arizona history along with a great Staff. See the Silver Service from the USS Arizona and other ship artifacts. They also have other memorabilia from Territory & State history. In the Wesley Bolin Park there are very interesting memorials to First Responders and the Military. A most place to visit.

Love it great history great art and talent ️

A great self-guided tour. The volunteers were helpful in explaining the exhibits. The statues on the mall in front of the capitol were really interesting.