A brilliant gold statue, The Pioneer, graces the pinnacle of the Oregon capitol, and visitors can ascend all 121 steps to its base for an observation of the statue as well as the grounds. The Covered Wagon and Lewis and Clark, two large marble sculptures, flank the main entrance, and numerous grand murals within continue with these themes.

Salem

503-986-1388

Hours of Operation:
 • Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Guided tours are generally available in the summer. Please call ahead for scheduling.

Seasonally, tours of the tower are available; visitors are advised to call ahead to determine availability. Admittance to the tower is possible only with a guide.

Map to the Capitol Building in Salem
Oregon Capitol Website

This information was updated in January of 2012.


Images from the Capitol


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What a wonderful building! My husband and I completely enjoyed slipping through the quiet corridors, gawking at the crisp architecture and symbolic flooring. The gals at the "stamp" desk were amazingly friendly to boot! Thanks!

-Minka and Greg Frohring

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