Massachusetts State House

Massachusetts State House

Introduction Atop Beacon Hill stands a classical building with a golden dome, described by Oliver Wendell Holmes as the "hub of the solar system." The distinctive gold dome of the Massachusetts State House has long been an iconic symbol of Boston. Built in 1798, the State House was designed by the celebrated 18th-century architect Charles Bulfinch, who also designed the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. The interior of the building is lavishly ornate. The Doric Hall, located just beneath the dome, was built to house battle flags from the Civil War. Murals depicting Paul Revere’s midnight ride and the "Boston Tea Party" adorn the Senate Staircase. The House of Representatives Chamber features a famous wooden fish — the "Sacred Cod," a symbol of the importance of the fishing industry to Massachusetts since 1784. The underground archives and museum house many precious historical documents, including the Mayflower Compact. Transportation Address: Beacon Street Phone: 617 727 3676 Metro: Park Street Station Tickets / Opening Hours Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00–17:00 Visiting Hours: 10:00–16:00, every 30 minutes Closed: State holidays

Boston, USA