Capitol Events
Independence Day
The Nebraska State Capitol will be open for holiday schedule tours. State offices will be closed.
Capitol Dining Room Closed
First Floor DisplayPurple Heart Day
Capitol GroundsThe Nebraska Department of Veterans Affairs will light the Capitol tower purple to recognize Nebraskans awarded the Purple Heart on Purple Heart Day August 7, 2024.
50 Mile March Gathering
Capitol GroundsParticipants in the 50 Mile March Foundation's walk from Lincoln to Omaha to draw attention to the plight of homeless veterans will gather on the North Plaza of the Capitol … Continued
Youth Mentoring Display
First Floor DisplayBig Brothers Big Sisters Lincoln will host organizations in Nebraska who provide mentoring opportunities in the first floor rotunda of the Capitol from August 30 - September 9, 2024. Tables … Continued
Labor Day
The Nebraska State Capitol will be open for holiday schedule tours. State offices will be closed.
Wildfire Prevention Awareness Display
First Floor DisplayThe Nebraska Forest Service will educate the public about the importance of wildfire prevention in Nebraska where 90% of wildfire are human caused. The September 10-23, 2024 display will have … Continued
Partnership for Your Success Signing Ceremony
2nd Floor RotundaRepresentatives from the Nebraska National Guard, the United States National Guard Command, the Department of Administrative Services and Governor Jim Pillen will sign a Memorandum of Understanding emphasizing and encouraging … Continued
Hunger Action Month
Capitol GroundsThe tower of the Nebraska State Capitol will be lit orange on Friday September 13, 2024 at the request of the Food Banks of Lincoln and the Food Bank for … Continued
New Attorney Swearing-In Ceremony
2nd Floor RotundaThe Nebraska Supreme Court will swear-in new attorneys in a second floor rotunda ceremony on September 24, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Seating will be limited.