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Governor's Residence with fall colors
Governor's Residence with fall colors

Updates from the Capitol

Better Hurry

By Roxanne Smith • October 19, 2023

Ornamental light for 2023

By Roxanne Smith • August 15, 2023

You can’t see him.

By Roxanne Smith • June 26, 2023

Arbor Day in the Rain

By Roxanne Smith • April 28, 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. Holidays follow Saturday schedules.

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

  • 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

Dec 3
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Epic Vocal Ensemble Concert

Dec 10
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Capitol Tree Lighting Ceremony

Dec 11
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wreaths Across America

Dec 12
11:00 am - 11:30 am

Chanuka Menorah Lighting Celebration

Dec 12
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Holiday Tuba Concert

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