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Now that school has started, fourth grade field trips will begin to come to the Capitol to learn Nebraska history.
Now that school has started, fourth grade field trips will begin to come to the Capitol to learn Nebraska history.

Updates from the Capitol

Capitol Christmas Tree Needed

By Roxanne Smith • August 30, 2024

Capitol Babies Banded

By Roxanne Smith • June 13, 2024

2024 Ornament Arrives

By Roxanne Smith • May 9, 2024

Peregrines return to Capitol

By Roxanne Smith • April 22, 2024

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.

  • 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

  • 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

Oct 12
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Prevention Month Event

Oct 14
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Indigenous Peoples Day/Columbus Day

Oct 22
All day

Teammate Recognition

Oct 24
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

New Probation Officer Swearing-In

Oct 29
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Judicial Branch Employee Recognition

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