Pancreatic Cancer Awareness

When: Fri, Nov 20 · 7:30 pm–10:30 pm
Where: Capitol Grounds

The University of Nebraska Medical Center will draw awareness to pancreatic Cancer by having the tower of the Nebraska State Capitol let purple on the evening of November 20, 2026.

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Building Hours

Mon–Fri: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sat and holidays: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sun: 1 to 5 p.m.

Open every day except Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

Free Guided Tours

Mon–Fri: 9, 10, 11 a.m. · 1, 2, 3, 4 p.m.
Sat: 10, 11 a.m. · 1, 2, 3, 4 p.m.
Sun: 1, 2, 3, 4 p.m.

Tours begin at the North Entrance on the second floor.

Tour Office: (402) 471-0448

The tower and observation decks are closed during HVAC construction. Memorial Chamber information and observation deck views are available online.

Good to Know

Rules and regulations for Capitol use
Service animals welcome; no other pets
Contact the Capitol Commission
Floor plan all three floors
Main switchboard (402) 471-2311

Getting Here

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

1445 K Street, Lincoln, NE

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