Oklahoma State Capitol
The only state capitol in the United States with working oil wells on its grounds. Its neoclassical dome contains murals with Native American themes.
The State Capitol was built between 1914 and 1917, and its dome was not completed until 2002. A bronze statue of a Native American warrior, 'The Guardian', stands at the top. The most distinctive feature is the oil derricks preserved on the lawn: the Capitol itself sits on an oil field, and several producing wells once stood on the grounds. Inside are large murals depicting state history and a collection of Native American art. Visitors can tour freely or join a guided tour, both free of charge. Across the street is the Oklahoma History Center, and the two can be explored on foot.
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 07:00–19:00; weekends 09:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Oklahoma History Center
- Paseo Arts District
- Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum
- Bricktown & Bricktown Canal
- American Banjo Museum
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
- Myriad Botanical Gardens
- Riversport OKC