Sunny Photo Opp
It’s happening! The sun is once again shining on the north facade of the Capitol. Below you can see the sun gracing the relief sculpture above the main entrance to … Continued
Author: Roxanne Smith
Visit the Capitol this Summer
Summer time visitors to the Nebraska State Capitol will find the tour staff ready to show them the building and share Nebraska’s story. The Legislature has adjourned and school tours … Continued
Arbor Day at the Capitol
It was a beautiful morning to plant a tree on the Capitol’s south west lawn in celebration of Arbor Day, Nebraska’s home grown holiday. Dignitaries from the Nebraska Forest Service … Continued
Rallying at the Capitol
Rallies at the Nebraska State Capitol are held on the public sidewalks around the perimeter of the Capitol grounds, and during warmer months, generally May – October, on the North … Continued
Youth Art Month at the Capitol
March is Youth Art Month at the Nebraska State Capitol. Beginning March 4 the Nebraska Music Education Association will hold a series of free noon time concerts in the 2nd … Continued
Capitol Closed March 2
The Nebraska State Capitol will be closed to allow for special statehood day activities sponsored by the Nebraskaland Foundation on Saturday March 2. The building will reopen for public tours … Continued
Go Big Red! Capitol?
The Capitol was lit red to celebrate the University of Nebraska’s Charter Day, February 15th……. and the celebration continues. The Office of the Capitol Commission illuminates the Capitol with colored … Continued
Guidelines for Photography in the Capitol
The Office of the Capitol Commission has established guidelines for photographers, groups and individuals wishing to have their photos taken inside the Capitol. Because the Capitol is a public building … Continued
Capitol Tree Lighting Ceremony December 9
The Nebraska State Capitol will host the 71st annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Carol Sing sponsored by Pinewood Bowl Inc. in the second floor rotunda on Sunday December 9, 2018 … Continued
New Ornaments for Capitol Tree
First Lady Susanne Shore continues the celebration of Nebraska’s 150 birthday on Sunday December 2, 2018. From 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. new ornaments commissioned by the First Lady in a … Continued