Capitol Events

  • Nebraska Recovery Month

    The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services will hold a celebration of recovery on the north plaza of the Capitol on Sunday September 24 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

  • Every Child Matters March

    On September 29 at 10:00 a.m. the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska's Domestic Violence Program will begin and end a march on the sidewalks around the Capitol on the north plaza. It will feature  singers and drummers…

  • Dining Room Closed

    Mulberry Cafe in the Capitol will be closed on Monday July 3 and Tuesday July 4 for the Independence Day holiday.

  • Labor Day

    The Nebraska State Capitol will be open for public tours on Monday September 4, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. State offices will be closed for the day.

  • New Attorney Swearing-In Ceremony

    The Nebraska Supreme Court will swear-in new attorneys who have passed the bar exams in the 2nd floor rotunda  of the Nebraska State Capitol on Thursday September 21, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.

  • 50 Mile March

    The 50 Mile March Foundation will hold a rally to draw attention of homeless veterans on the north plaza of the Nebraska State Capitol on August 26, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. and begin their annual 50…

  • Festival of Wales Ceremony

    The Welsh North American Association will hold their North American Festival of Wales Opening Ceremony in the 2nd floor rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol on Thursday August 31, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. There will be…

  • Purple Heart Day

    The Nebraska Department of Veterans Affair's is sponsoring the tower lighting of the Nebraska State Capitol. The tower will be lit purple on August 7, 2023 in honor of Purple Heart Day.

  • Independence Day Holiday Capitol Open for Tours

    The Nebraska State Capitol will be open for guided tours on July 4, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. State Government offices are closed on July 4.

  • Juneteenth Holiday

    The Nebraska State Capitol will be open to the public for guided tours from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the Juneteenth holiday, June 19, 2023. State government offices are closed June 19.