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eagle mosaic in vestibule arch
Eagle mosaic in the arches of the Vestibule dome

Updates from the Capitol

Tower Window Work

By Roxanne Smith • June 22, 2026

Memorial Day Meaning

By Roxanne Smith • May 21, 2026

Dangerous Wind

By Roxanne Smith • March 12, 2026

Founders Museum on 1st Floor

By Roxanne Smith • January 6, 2026

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)

    The tower and observation decks will be closed due to HVAC construction. Memorial Chamber information and observation deck views available here.

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

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    Main Switchboard (402) 471-2311

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

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

1445 K Street, Lincoln, NE, United States

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