Welcome to the Nebraska Capitol

In celebration of Arbor Day, April 26,2024, Lt. Governor Joe Kelly reads Governor Jim Pillen's Arbor Day Proclamation in front of a Concolor Fir tree on the grounds of the Nebraska State Capitol as Nebraska State Forester John Erixson watches and awaits the ceremonial tree planting.

Updates from the Capitol

Peregrines return to Capitol

By Roxanne Smith • April 22, 2024

After you’ve seen the real thing….

By Roxanne Smith • December 15, 2023

Better Hurry

By Roxanne Smith • October 19, 2023

Ornamental light for 2023

By Roxanne Smith • August 15, 2023

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.

Welcome to the Nebraska Capitol

Updates from the Capitol

Peregrines return to Capitol

After you’ve seen the real thing….

Better Hurry

Ornamental light for 2023

Arbor Day

Nebraska Annual Workers’ Memorial Day Vigil

Kloefkorn Chorus Concert

Mayor’s Run

State Holocaust Commemoration