The State Capitol museum, building and grounds are part of a working government facility and under the jurisdiction of the California Highway Patrol (CHP). As such, security measures are in place to protect state officials, employees, and visitors alike. Visitors entering the Capitol building will subject to security-control measures and checks which include, but are not limited to:
- Passing through a metal detector
- X-ray and visual examination of all packages
- Presentation of positive identification.
Prohibited Items List
Applies to: all public visitors, Staff-Led and Member-Led
Item
|
Capitol |
Gallery |
| Aerosol Containers |
no |
no |
Any battery operated electronic device
Medical devices are permitted
|
yes |
no |
Any pointed object (i.e., knitting needles, letter openers, etc.)
Pens and pencils are permitted.
|
no |
no |
Any bag larger than : 14” wide x 13” high x 4” deep
A visitor with a verified meeting or appointment inside the Capitol (i.e., official business visitors), may exceed the standard maximum specified bag size if the item is necessary to conduct their business. CHP discretion shall be used in each case, with all bags subject to thorough search and security screening.
|
no |
no |
Cameras
Both in and out of session
|
yes |
no |
Cans and bottles
|
no |
no |
Creams, lotions, or perfumes
Both in and out of session
|
yes |
no |
Electric stun guns, martial arts weapons or devices
|
no |
no |
Food or beverages of any kind
Except in Designated Areas
|
no |
no |
Guns, replica guns, ammunition and fireworks
|
no |
no |
Knives of any size
|
no |
no |
Mace and pepper spray
|
no |
no |
Non-aerosol Spray
Prescriptions for medical needs are permitted
|
no |
no |
Drugs or Narcotics
Prescriptions for medical needs are permitted
|
no |
no |
Pets or Animals
Guide and Assistance animals are permitted
|
no |
no |
Razors and box cutters
|
no |
no |
Strollers
|
yes |
no |
| Video recorders or any type of recording device |
yes |
no |