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Continuing Progress on Capitol Foundation & Exterior Masonry Repairs

The initial phase of a $40 million project to repair the Capitol’s foundation and exterior stone façade is in progress. The first phase, which consists of structural and waterproofing repairs to the...

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Commission Submits Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Recommendations

On October 18, 2016, the Missouri State Capitol Commission unanimously approved project recommendations for FY 2018 for the improvement of the Missouri State Capitol.  The project list was provided by...

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Remembering the Builders

On May 4, 1917, August “Gus” Baker, one of hundreds of construction workers hired to perform finish work on the newly-built Missouri State Capitol, died as a result of a fall from scaffolding in the...

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Assessment on Capitol Mural Collection Continues

July, 2017 – Conservators with ICA-Art Conservation spent 10 days onsite at the Missouri State Capitol to examine 55 of the building’s extensive mural collection. The assessment is an ongoing effort...

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Master Key Anniversary & Silent Auction

The Missouri State Capitol Commission and the Friends of the Missouri State Museum invite you to a special event to commemorate the centennial of the completion of the Missouri State Capitol Building....

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Commission Selects Missouri Stone for Capitol Restoration

On May 9, 2018, the Missouri State Capitol Commission selected Missouri Phenix Marble as the stone to be used for repairs to the facade of the Missouri State Capitol building.  The stone, popularly...

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Commission Hosts Vision Session with Legislative and Executive Leadership

On July 9, 2018, the Commission hosted a planning meeting with members of House, Senate, and Executive leadership to lay the groundwork for the development of the 21st Century State Capitol Restoration...

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Celebrate with Ceres Event a Success

On September 12, 2018, the Missouri State Capitol Commission, along with the Friends of the Missouri State Capitol hosted a special event to celebrate the artwork of the Missouri State Capitol.  The...

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Ceres Restored – Unveiling Scheduled for 12.6.2019

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see Ceres up close will take place Friday, December 6, 2019 through Sunday, December 8 on the south lawn of the Missouri State Capitol.  Ceres is the bronze...

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Public Access to the Capitol Building

Due to ongoing exterior stone repair construction, please note that the south (High Street) entrance to the Missouri State Capitol is the public, accessible entrance to the building.     The post...

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Take a Virtual Whispering Gallery & Dome Tour

Would you like to learn more about the Whispering Gallery and the trip to the top of the dome?  Watch this short behind-the-scenes virtual tour that provides some fascinating insights into the...

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We are in the News!

The Exterior Stone Repair and Restoration Project was completed in January 2021.  The Jefferson City News Tribune and the Columbia Missourian recently caught up with members of the Commission and...

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Missouri State Capitol Commission Presents Historic Capitol Stone Auction –...

The salvaged stone from the Missouri State Capitol exterior repair project will be auctioned in lots to the higher bidder on Friday, June 3, 2022, beginning at 10:00 AM, 1635 Industrial Drive,...

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Missouri State Capitol Commission Holds Successful Reclaimed Stone Auction

The salvaged stone from the Missouri State Capitol exterior repair project was auctioned in lots to the higher bidder on Friday, June 3, 2022.The funds raised from the auction will be used by the...

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