Oregon State Capitol, Salem

Name: Oregon State Capitol
Address: 900 Court St NE, Salem, 97301-4042, United States
Telephone: +1 503-986-1388

#5 among attractions in Salem

Park, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

The Oregon State Capitol is the building housing the state legislature and the offices of the governor, secretary of state, and treasurer of the U.S. state of Oregon. It is located in the state capital, Salem. Constructed from 1936 to 1938 and expanded in 1977, the current building is the third to house the Oregon state government in Salem. The first two capitols in Salem were destroyed by fire, one in 1855 and the other in 1935. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: Art DecoElevation: 164 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 44°56'18"N, 123°1'52"W

Address

900 Court St NECentral AreaSalem 97301-4042 United States

Contact

+1 503-986-1388

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Day trips

Oregon State Capitol – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Salem Center, Hallie Ford Museum of Art, Oregon Veterans Medal of Honor Memorial, Willamette Heritage Center.

0.4 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Salem Center, Salem
11 min walk • Salem Center is a multi-building, enclosed shopping center in downtown Salem, Oregon, United States. Located on both sides of Center Street between High and Liberty streets, the mall has 80 stores and a food court.
~770 ftW
Museum, Art museum
Hallie Ford Museum of Art, Salem
4 min walk • The Hallie Ford Museum of Art, nestled in the heart of Salem, Oregon, is a cultural haven for those looking to immerse themselves in the world of visual arts. Established in 1998, thanks to a generous gift from Hallie Ford, the museum has become a cornerstone of the...
~200 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Oregon Veterans Medal of Honor Memorial, Salem
1 min walk • The Oregon Veterans Medal of Honor Memorial, or Oregon's Medal of Honor Memorial, is an outdoor memorial commemorating all veterans, and especially Medal of Honor recipients, installed outside the Oregon State Capitol in Salem, Oregon, United States.
~1820 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Willamette Heritage Center, Salem
9 min walk • Willamette Heritage Center is a museum in Salem, Oregon, United States. The 5-acre site features several structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places including the Thomas Kay woolen mill, the Jason Lee House, Methodist Parsonage, John D.
~710 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Breyman Fountain, Salem
4 min walk • Breyman Fountain, also known as the Breyman Brothers Fountain and Breyman Horse Trough, is an outdoor fountain by an unknown sculptor, installed in Willson Park, on the grounds of the Oregon State Capitol, in Salem, Oregon, United States.
~660 ftNW
Memorial
Oregon World War II Memorial, Salem
4 min walk • The Oregon World War II Memorial is a war memorial on the grounds of the Oregon State Capitol, in the Salem, Oregon, United States. It was dedicated on June 6, 2014.
0.7 miN
Nightlife, Italianate architecture
Boon Brick Store, Salem
18 min walk • The Boon Brick Store is a historic building in Salem, Oregon, United States. It was built as a general store by John D. Boon who became the first Oregon State Treasurer. It also once served as Oregon's first State Treasury. It is now a brewpub owned by the McMenamins chain known as Boon's Treasury.
~1560 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Cinema
Elsinore Theatre, Salem
8 min walk • The Elsinore Theatre is a 1,290-seat theatre located in Salem, Oregon, United States, that first opened on May 28, 1926.
0.4 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Shopping centre
Reed Opera House and McCornack Block Addition, Salem
11 min walk • The Reed Opera House and McCornack Block Addition, more commonly known as The Reed Opera House or The Reed, is a historic building in downtown Salem, Oregon, United States. Since its grand opening on September 27, 1870, the Reed Opera House has served as a performing arts center and shopping mall.
~1040 ftW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Salem First United Methodist Church, Salem
6 min walk • Salem First United Methodist Church is a Methodist congregation and historic church in Salem, Oregon, United States. The church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places under its original name, First Methodist Episcopal Church of Salem, in 1983.
~1750 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Salem's Historic Grand Theatre, Salem
9 min walk • The Grand Theatre is part of a complex of historic buildings in Salem, Oregon, United States that was originally owned by the fraternal organization Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Chemeketa Lodge No. 1, Odd Fellows Buildings.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Oregon State Capitol open?

Oregon State Capitol is open:

Monday 8 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 5 pm
Thursday 8 am - 5 pm
Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Oregon State Capitol?

Nearby attractions include Oregon Veterans Medal of Honor Memorial, Salem (1 min walk), Wall of Water, Salem (2 min walk), Oregon Civic Justice Center, Salem (3 min walk), State Library of Oregon, Salem (3 min walk).

How to get to Oregon State Capitol by public transport?

The nearest stations to Oregon State Capitol:

Bus

E • Lines: 6 (7 min walk)
Q • Lines: 9 (7 min walk)

Train

Salem Amtrak Station (12 min walk)