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Winter is one of the four seasons mosaicist Hildreth Meiere created for the Vestibule dome.
Winter is one of the four seasons mosaicist Hildreth Meiere created for the Vestibule dome.

Updates from the Capitol

Cornerstone Centennial Program

By Roxanne Smith • November 7, 2022

Peregrine Falcon Update

By Roxanne Smith • October 14, 2022

Imagine the Scene 100 Years Ago

By Roxanne Smith • August 26, 2022

2022 Capitol Ornament Here

By Roxanne Smith • April 21, 2022

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 Monday - Friday at 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. , on Saturday and holidays at 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m., and on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Observation decks open weather permitting.
  • Open every day except Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
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We’re on K, between 14th and 16th Streets

1445 K Street, Lincoln, NE, United States

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Upcoming Events

Feb 10
February 10 @ 8:00 am - February 17 @ 5:00 pm

Rail Safety Education = Driver’s Education

Feb 12
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Abraham Lincoln Birthday Vigil

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Glow Big Red

Feb 20
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Presidents’ Day

Feb 27
February 27 @ 8:00 am - March 3 @ 5:00 pm

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