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The Commission manages, maintains and restores the Michigan State Capitol Building and its grounds. The Commission appoints an individual to manage the day-to-day operations of the site and employs staff to carry out these responsibilities.
Senate and House tour reports are updated monthly to show the scheduled tours for schools and groups visiting the Capitol from your district. When each group arrives for their tour, our service will contact you to provide the group’s headcount and timeframe.
The first State Capitol, completed in 1828, was known as the Territorial Courthouse until Michigan became a state in 1837. Designed by Obed Wait and constructed of red brick, the Courthouse/Capitol was one of the earliest Greek Revival buildings in Michigan with a fine Ionic portico and a tower which rose to a height of 140 feet.
We hope this site allows you to find an abundance of information about the Michigan State Capitol. As caretakers of the building, it is our goal to Preserve the Past and Inspire the Future . Through traditional techniques, we work to preserve the ornate designs and historical architectural elements in the building - to keep it looking as fresh ...
After Michigan joined the union on Jan. 26, 1837, the simple-but-proud, Greek Revival-inspired building was converted into the Capitol. The building was 60 feet by 90 feet with a 140-foot center tower. It was designed by Obed Wait and cost $24,500 to build, about $511,000 today, when adjusted for inflation.
Today Michigan’s Capitol is nationally recognized for its extraordinary architecture and art. It stands as Michigan’s most important historic building and a proud symbol of the state. Sadly, this was not always the case. For decades the building’s history and beauty were threatened by years of weathering, neglect, crowding, hard use, and technological change.
State Capitol Building. Lansing is the capital city of the state of Michigan. The current State Capitol is the third of Michigan’s capitol buildings. It is a federal building, open to the public for free tours on weekdays. It opened in late 1878 to much acclaim and was restored to its original splendor in the early 1990’s removing half ...
