Michigan State Capitol
The Michigan State Capitol is 267 feet (81.3 m) from the ground to the tip of
finial/spire above the dome. The building is 420 feet (130 m) and two inches
(128 m) long and 273 feet (83 m) and 11 inches (83.4 m) wide.
Inside the rotunda, below the cast-iron dome, the ceiling displays eight muses
painted in 1886. For more than a century, the muses' artist remained anonymous;
it is now known to have been Tommaso Juglaris, who created them in his Boston
studio and never came to Michigan.
The second floor, in addition to hosting the gubernatorial offices, features the
Gallery of Governors with portraits of former Michigan governors.
Both the House and the Senate also contain glass tiled ceilings that allow
natural light to shine through etched glass panels to better light the room.
These ceiling tiles feature the coats-of-arms of each state in America.
Location
100 North Capitol Avenue
Lansing, Ingham County
Michigan,
USA
Getting There
Here are the directions to reach the Michigan State Capitol by public
transportation:
- Take the bus to the CATA (Capital Area Transit Authority) Transportation
Center in Lansing, Michigan.
- From the CATA Transportation Center, walk east on Lenawee Street for about 5
minutes.
- Turn left on North Capitol Avenue and continue for about 5 minutes until you
reach Michigan State Capitol.
Nearby Airports
This is a list of primary airports in Michigan that have scheduled passenger service on commercial airlines.
undo Major Attractions in Michigan