Michigan State Capitol

08/18/2026

We’re going crazy for county courthouses! 🏛️

Join us in Heritage Hall tonight for our new program exploring the design, history, and importance of Michigan’s county courthouses.

Can’t make it in person? Watch online at www.youtube.com/

08/18/2026

Look up! 🏛️

If you’ve ever taken a careful look at the Capitol’s roof, you may have noticed two small cupolas on top of the north and south wings of the building.

Originally designed to cover the openings to the Capitol’s ventilation shafts, the cupolas were removed in the 1950s. These photos show replacement cupolas made out of sheet metal being installed in 1990.

08/14/2026

Please note: Guided Capitol tours will not be available on Monday, August 17.

The Capitol will remain open for self-guided tours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

08/13/2026

Every Michigan community has its own architectural heritage. 🏛️

In our next program, we’ll explore the design and history of Michigan’s county courthouses and the stories these civic landmarks help tell.

Attend in person on August 18 or watch online at www.youtube.com/

08/12/2026

We're always looking for ways to improve and enhance preservation methods here at the Capitol. Learn about the latest high tech project with Quinn Evans

Digital twins can help preserve knowledge, support operational decision-making, and provide comprehensive documentation of historic buildings.

See how this technology is being used at the Michigan State Capitol in The International Association of Museum Facility Administrators' online education session “Digital Twins for Museums and Cultural Institutions.” Quinn Evans’ Charles Thompson and Brian Page, Web Coordinator / Capitol Registrar at the Michigan State Capitol, use our digital twin of the building as a case study and present a live demonstration.

Watch the full session: https://bit.ly/4q32n5D

08/12/2026

The ongoing glass floor restoration is offering some truly one-of-a-kind views. 🏛️

When the glass tiles are removed, visitors can catch a rare glimpse straight up into the Capitol dome. If you find yourself on the ground floor of the Capitol, make sure to look up!

Learn more about the project: https://capitol.michigan.gov/history/glass-floor

08/11/2026

County courthouses are critical hubs of local government, but their architecture and history are often overlooked. 🏛️

Join us on August 18 as we explore the stories, design, and significance of Michigan’s county courthouses.

Attend in person in Heritage Hall or watch online at www.youtube.com/

08/10/2026

Each of Michigan’s 83 counties is unique, and so is its county courthouse. 🏛️

Join us on August 18 as we explore the design, history, and preservation of these important civic structures. Attend in person or watch online at www.youtube.com/

08/07/2026

Capitol history connects people across Michigan! 🚗

Capitol Historian Valerie Marvin recently joined a four-person panel hosted by the Southfield Historical Society at the Southfield Public Library.

The discussion focused on the Michigan delegation to the 1915 Lincoln Jubilee and the Michigan Manual of Freedman’s Progress.

Thank you to the Southfield Historical Society and Southfield Public Library for helping share this important piece of Michigan history.

08/06/2026

Looking for a Capitol Career? Join our team as a Capitol Educator! Educators lead guided tours, assist visitors, conduct research, and contribute to collections management, exhibit design, and programming development. Follow the link below to apply.

The employee in this position conducts guided tours of the Michigan State Capitol Building for individuals and groups, informing them of the building’s architecture, history, construction, and artwork, and well as the legislative process, and state government functions. Individual staffs the Infor...