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Massachusetts State House
Capitol Building and Government Building
Beacon Hill, Boston
"Beautiful golden dome."(3 Tips)
"Ask about the hanging cod in the house of reps"(2 Tips)
"Excellent tours of this impressive building are very informative."(16 Tips)
"Dome covered in 23.5 carrot gold leaf."(2 Tips)
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HISTORYMarch 31, 2010Built in 1798, the State House is widely acclaimed as one of the more magnificent buildings in the US. The golden dome, its most distinct feature, once made of wood, was most recently gilded in 1997.
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TingOctober 6, 2015Don't miss the informative tours available here daily. Best to call ahead for timings and reserve. Great insight to the workings of the state's legislators - House of reps and the senates.
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Fluying ✅October 9, 2017The dome was painted gray during WWII to keep it dark during black outs, then re-gilded with 23k gold in 1997. The gold leaf is so thin that if rolled together, would be about the size of a pineapple- Fluying ✅October 9, 2017The tours are given weekdays year-round from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm, and are free of charge. The building is open from 8:45 am to 5 pm. The Massachusetts State House is closed on weekends and holidays.
- Fluying ✅October 9, 2017Building started on July 4th 1795, when, with Samuel Adam and Paul Revere presiding, 15 white horses (one for each state in the union -13 plus Vermont and Kentucky) pulled the cornerstone up the hill.
One of Boston's most enduring nicknames, "The Hub of the Universe," is from a remark by Oliver Wendell Holmes in which he states that the "Boston State-House is the Hub of the Solar System."
Lizzie HatfieldMarch 21, 2016Free tours before 3.30pm each day. Really beautiful and worth a visit. Enter via the general hooker entrance (not the main entrance, that's ceremonial).- IWalked Audio ToursSeptember 7, 2011Built 1798 as replacement of Old State House on Washington St. Where all distances in Boston measured from. Dome covered in 23.5 carrot gold leaf. Dome painted black during WWII. More info in our blog Read more
- Amazing building. Check out the park on the back side. Its beautiful with nice memorials.
Na HuangSeptember 11, 2013Tour strongly recommended!! Guides are nice and funny!! Know a lot of interesting history stuff!!
Ashly SanfordAugust 29, 2013Awesome structure and worth a trip inside too! After strolling to the top of the boston commons come check out the state house.
Our State House was designed by Charles Bulfinch, America's first great architect, who also designed the first dome of the US Capitol (replaced in the mid-1800s by the one we know today.)
A SOctober 13, 2016Get a photo by the state house with a golden dome. You can spot it in most Boston skyline pictures.
The Ritz-CarltonJune 20, 2011After you visit the State House, stroll around Beacon Hill, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Boston. Robert Frost, Sylvia Plath, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow once lived here.
Rich 📊January 8, 2016I was really impressed by the tour. Highly recommend to call ahead and reserve a tour spot.
Boston UniversityJuly 3, 2012On March 8, 1954, Professor Westmeyer took his College of General Education (what is now the College of General Studies) class on a tour of the State House.
Michael CapletteMay 31, 2017No ono e's life, liberty, or property is safe when the Great and General Court is in session.
Paolo LimSeptember 27, 2016Go on free tours. You will see one of the chambers and the governor's office.
Retro CampaignsJanuary 13, 2012President-elect John F. Kennedy addressed the Massachusetts General Court here on January 9, 1961, in what would later be known as The City Upon a Hill speech. Listen to the audio at the link. Read more
Alicia BrooksFebruary 14, 2013Free tours! It's an absolutely gorgeous building, a must see if you are in town!- The Ritz-CarltonJune 4, 2013Look up when you get to the Massachusetts State House. The dome is constructed of 23-karat gold!
Justin BradyAugust 12, 2014The location of the first state-sanctioned same-sex marriages in the United States! #marriageequality
André VillarDecember 20, 2012Beautifull historical building, should be seen to understand this states history
Take the time to visit your elected state leaders. Here is Representative Brian Ashe from Monson, MA
BU Student ActivitiesFebruary 3, 2012Hey BU Seniors! Grab a group of your friends and call to schedule a tour!
- Check out the bird sculpture in the Senate Chambers and tell me what you think it is!
Come into the building and see if you can find the Sacred Cod and the Holy Mackerel
Tell your State Reps to stop passing anti-migrant budget amendments.
Luciano FelicioMarch 18, 2013Tours são curtos e bastante informativos. Preste atenção nas duas armas originais da independência americana em exposição no senado
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