The Massachusetts State House, also known as the Massachusetts Statehouse or the New State House, is the state capitol and seat of government for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, located in the Beacon Hill [3] [4] neighborhood of Boston.

Book a tour of the State House with the Secretary of the Commonwealth's State House Tours Division. Tours begin in Doric Hall on the second floor. The Ashburton Park Entrance on Bowdoin Street is the accessible entrance for the State House. Visitors using The RIDE can use the Capitol Coffee House at 122 Bowdoin Street as the drop off point address.

The Massachusetts State House serves as the home for the State Senate, House of Representatives, and Governor’s Office. Inside, murals, statues and governors’ portraits illustrate the state’s history.

This is a list of state and territorial capitols in the United States, the building or complex of buildings from which the government of each U.S. state, the District of Columbia, and the organized territories of the United States, exercise its authority.

Feb 15, 2019 · A visual journey through Boston’s historic capitol building. Boston, Massachusetts. Where the original Tea Party and the Revolutionaries roamed. One of the oldest cities in America, Boston was founded all the way back in 1630 by those pesky Puritans and it has been a capital for a LONG time.

Apr 24, 2019 · The Massachusetts State House is a recognizable landmark in the city of Boston, thanks to its golden dome, which is made from copper and covered with 23 karat gold. Located across from the Boston Common at 24 Beacon Street in downtown, this building is home to the Massachusetts government's legislative and executive branches.

Jul 16, 2018 · Perched atop Beacon Hill on land where John Hancock’s cows once grazed, the Massachusetts State House is one of Boston’s oldest—and most iconic—buildings. Home to both the state legislature and the governor’s office, it has been the commonwealth’s seat of government since it was completed in 1798.

Dec 9, 2023 · Immerse yourself in history with "A Visitor’s Guide to the Massachusetts State House." Explore architectural marvels and discover captivating exhibits.

Jul 11, 2024 · The Massachusetts State House, also known as the Massachusetts Statehouse or the New State House, is the state capitol and seat of government for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, located in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Boston.

In Boston, the Massachusetts State House, designed 1787–88 and built 1795–98 by Charles Bulfinch, derived from English Neoclassical models. By far the most gifted architect working in the United States in these years was Benjamin Latrobe.