Welcome to the Nebraska Capitol

Lincoln Fire and Rescue held the 2022 Patriot Day Remembrance at the Capitol. For the 2026 Remembrance there will be an 8:30 a.m. flag ceremony and moment of silence at Fire Station 1 (1801 Q Street) and then a wreath laying, a reading of names and remarks at the 9/11 monument in Antelope Park (3200 Veterans Memorial Drive).

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.
RULES AND REGULATIONS for Capitol Use
State of Nebraska All Agencies

Main Switchboard (402) 471-2311

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

Welcome to the Nebraska Capitol

Updates from the Capitol

Tower Window Work

Memorial Day Meaning

Dangerous Wind

Founders Museum on 1st Floor

International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists

A Constitutional Celebration

Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Capitol Closes Early

Every Child is Sacred Walk