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The White-tailed deer medallion in the Vestibule dome is the 2022 Capitol Commission ornament.
The White-tailed deer medallion in the Vestibule dome is the 2022 Capitol Commission ornament.

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.
  • State of Nebraska Switchboard (402)471-2311

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 8
December 6 @ 8:00 am - December 9 @ 5:00 pm

Remember the Fallen

Dec 11
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting

Dec 12
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wreaths Across Nebraska

Dec 13
10:00 am - 11:00 am

National Guard Birthday Celebration

Dec 14
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Husker Horn Choir-Holiday Horns

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