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Thousands of people visit Georgia's State Capitol each month to view its history, as well as to participate in the many special events taking place throughout the year.
The Capitol grounds, enclosed by stone walls, feature a variety of trees, flowers, statues, monuments and markers. Inside, visitors may tour the Classic Renaissance building with its magnificent gold leaf dome, Hall of States and Hall of Flags, and watch legislators in action from the House and Senate galleries.
Primarily located on the 1st and 4th floors of the Capitol Building, the State Museum of Science and Industry includes extensive exhibits depicting the natural history of Georgia.
The state's wildlife is shown in natural settings, and rocks and minerals from every county in Georgia are showcased. Indian artifacts from 4 pre-historic cultural periods, dating back over 2,500 years, provide an Indian heritage exhibit.
On the first floor, the museum also includes many tattered and torn flags of Georgia regiments from the War Between the States, the Spanish-American War, and World War I, as well as 4 cases of model airplanes depicting the development of aviation to the latest space shuttle.
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