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The Building

the history

History of the Nebraska Capitol Building

Capitol in Lincoln

Recent Restorations

historic rooms

Court of Appeals

East Chamber

Foyer

Governor’s Suite

Memorial Chamber

Rotunda

Supreme Court

Vestibule

the team who built it

Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue

Hartley Burr Alexander Bust Sculpture

Hartley Burr Alexander

Hildreth Meiere

Lee Lawrie Sculptor

Lee Lawrie

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

Mar 20
March 20 @ 8:00 am - March 24 @ 5:00 pm

Nebraska Trial Court Display

Mar 20
March 20 @ 8:00 am - April 2 @ 5:00 pm

Youth Art Month Exhibit

Mar 20
March 20 @ 12:00 pm - March 23 @ 1:00 pm

NMEA Capitol Concert Series

Mar 27
March 27 @ 8:00 am - March 31 @ 5:00 pm

Development Disabilities Awareness Display

Apr 1
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

NATA Youth Art Month State Celebration

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