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Photograph of early sitework by George DeFord Summer of 1922
Photograph of early sitework by George DeFord Summer of 1922

Updates from the Capitol

2022 Capitol Ornament Here

By Roxanne Smith • April 21, 2022

Dome Appearance Changes

By Roxanne Smith • February 17, 2022

2021 Capitol Ornament Arrives

By Roxanne Smith • June 4, 2021

A Summer Evening at the Capitol

By Roxanne Smith • April 29, 2021

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

Upcoming Events

Sat 20

50 Mile March

August 20 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Wed 31

Lights of Hope

August 31 @ 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Sep 01

Hunger Action Month Exhibit

September 1 - September 15
Sep 02

NARD 50th Anniversary Tree Planting

September 2 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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

1445 K Street, Lincoln, NE, United States

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