Dedicated in 1938, the current capitol is a National Historic Landmark blending traditional and modern styles in a domed rotunda. The historic Capitol is currently closed for construction. We will reopen in January 2025. Learn more about the legislative process here!

The Oregon State Capitol is the building housing the state legislature and the offices of the governor, secretary of state, and treasurer of the U.S. state of Oregon. It is located in the state capital, Salem. Constructed from 1936 to 1938 and expanded in 1977, the current building is the third to house the Oregon state government in Salem. The ...

Starting July 1, 2022, many areas of the Oregon State Capitol will be open to authorized construction personnel only to allow for critical seismic and safety updates. Please note that the public entrance to the building has been shifted to State Street. See maps below.

Surrounded by a 21-acre state park, the Capitol is in the heart of historic downtown Salem. While a large-scale construction project has temporarily closed access to the Capitol's historic building, we invite you to take a virtual tour to explore one of Oregon’s treasures.

This immersive educational tool provides noteworthy facts about the building, artifacts and objects found at the Capitol and the surrounding grounds using photos, videos, downloadable PDFs and narrated audio.

oll in Historic Downtown Salem. Just two blocks west of the Capitol, the district boasts over 40 preserved buildings spanning the lat. and the Historic Train Station. Request a guided visit of Salem or call 80.

Constructed of reinforced concrete and sheathed in brilliant white Vermont marble, the four-story Capitol building is a brisk, rectilinear volume surmounted by a cylindrical, ribbed lantern enclosing an interior dome.

Jul 25, 2024 · For more than two years, most of the Oregon Capitol has been closed to the public as hundreds of construction workers retrofit the historic building to withstand earthquakes. Lawmakers and visitors have heard, glimpsed and, at some points, smelled the effects of construction, as loud bangs and whirring noises interrupted debate in hearing rooms ...

State Capitol State Par N KEY: Oregon State Capitol Walking Tour Explore the Building Use this map to tour the building and examine its features. Discover architectural details such as bronze sculptures, carved embellishments, and painted vignettes of Oregon symbols. The second capitol is shown here. The previous capitols

6 days ago · Around 400 people gathered Wednesday at the Oregon State Capitol State Park as part of a nationwide series of protests against actions by President Donald Trump and Project 2025. Protesters held ...