California's Capital Region: The Sacramento Valley

T HESE H ALLS D O S PEAK
The various halls of the California State Capitol allow for the casual visitor to explore government at work, on most days of
the week. Passing though the halls, visitors cross paths with working senators and state leaders, and can educate themselves
first-hand on how government really works.
The California State Capitol Museum on the lower floor presents the history of California’s Capital through special exhibits,
recreated first floor period rooms, and other California State exhibits.
The Governor’s Portrait Gallery on the upper floor is a permanent exhibition where large scale paintings of California’s past
governors are presented. Each Governor upon retirement is given the option to pick the artist of their choice to paint their official
portrait. Famed actor and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger had his official painting created by Los Angeles’ own art icon
Gottfried Helnwein and it can be seen here.
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