National Statuary Hall Collection
The National Statuary Hall Collection is comprised of statues donated by individual states to honor persons notable in their history.
Architect of the Capitol employees are responsible for the care and preservation of more than 300 works of art, architectural elements, landscape features and more.
Browse our pieces below or learn more about the artists, collections and subjects.
Naval Gun Crew in the Spanish-American War
A gun crew prepares to fire a Naval gun in one of the two great naval battles of the Spanish-American War. In the course of helping Cuba win independence from Spain the United States became prominent in world affairs by acquiring a colonial empire (Puerto Rico and Guam) and establishing naval prominence in both oceans. (1898)
New York, 1765
The Old City Hall in New York was the meeting place for delegates from nine colonies, who drew up a Declaration of Rights.
New York, 1785
The Congress returned to New York's old City Hall in 1785, 20 years after the meeting of state delegates in that building. Here, in 1789, George Washington was inaugurated president and the first Congress under the Constitution was convened.
Norman E. Borlaug Statue
This statue of Dr. Norman E. Borlaug was given to the National Statuary Hall Collection by Iowa in 2014. Borlaug's statue replaced a statue of James Harlan, which Iowa had donated in 1910.
Oglethorpe and the Indians
James Oglethorpe, who founded the colony of Georgia and became its first governor, is shown making peace on the site of Savannah with the chief of the Muscogee Indians, who presents a buffalo skin decorated with an eagle, symbol of love and protection. (1732)
Old House Chamber, 1838
The first House chamber in the Capitol was designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe.
Oliver Hazard Perry Morton Statue
This statue of Oliver Hazard Perry Morton was given to the National Statuary Hall Collection by Indiana in 1900.
Papinian, Relief Portrait
Papinian (c. 146-212) Roman jurist. Author of fifty-six books about legal questions and decisions, extracts from which were influential in the development of the Justinian Code.
Patrick Anthony McCarran Statue
This statue of Patrick Anthony McCarran was given to the National Statuary Hall Collection by Nevada in 1960. He served in the U.S. Senate from 1932 until his death in 1954.