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View of north ceiling panel from south balcony
View of north ceiling panel from south balcony

Updates from the Capitol

Malcolm X Installed

By Roxanne Smith • October 9, 2024

Capitol Christmas Tree Needed

By Roxanne Smith • August 30, 2024

Capitol Babies Banded

By Roxanne Smith • June 13, 2024

2024 Ornament Arrives

By Roxanne Smith • May 9, 2024

Building Hours

  • Monday ‐ Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • Saturday ⁄ Holidays: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • Sunday: 1 to 5 p.m.

  • Tour Office: (402) 471-0448

  • Free Guided Tours Begin at the North Entrance on Second Floor

    9:00a  (Mon-Fri)

    10:00a (Mon-Sat)

    11:00a (Mon-Sat)

    1:00p  (Mon-Sun)

    2:00p  (Mon-Sun)

    3:00p  (Mon-Sun)

    4:00p  (Mon-Sun)

    Observation decks open weather permitting.

  • Open every day except Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. Open Holidays follow Saturday schedule.

  • RULES AND REGULATIONS for Capitol Use

  • Main Switchboard (402) 471-2311

  • No pets are allowed in the Capitol. ADA defined service animals are allowed.

Getting Here

We’re on K, between 14th and 16th Streets

1445 K Street, Lincoln, NE, United States

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Upcoming Events

Jan 7
January 7 @ 8:00 am - January 18 @ 5:00 pm

Cannabis Education Display

Jan 11
January 11 @ 8:00 am - January 18 @ 5:00 pm

Capitol Experience Creative Showcase

Jan 22
January 22 @ 8:00 am - January 30 @ 2:00 pm

Remembering Our Fallen

Feb 1
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Nebraska Walk for Life

Feb 26
All day

NCCA Day Display

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