Capitol Events
Law Enforcement Memorial Display
First Floor DisplayThe Nebraska State Patrol will honor fallen Peace Officers in a first floor rotunda display during Law Enforcement Week, May 13 - 17, 2024.
Malcolm X Display
First Floor DisplayThe Malcolm X Foundation will host an exhibit on Malcolm X in the first floor rotunda of the Capitol in the weeks following to his induction into the Nebraska Hall of Fame. The exhibit will be up from May 19 - 31, 2024.
Malcolm X Hall of Fame Induction
2nd Floor RotundaThe Nebraska Hall of Fame Commission will induct Malcolm X, born Malcolm Little, as the 27th member of the Nebraska Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will be held on May 22, 2024 in the Warner Chamber of the Capitol at 1:00 p.m. The ceremony will be live-streamed by Nebraska Public Media. Members of the … Continued
Memorial Day
The Nebraska State Capitol will be open for holiday schedule tours. State offices will be closed.
Cornhusker Girls State Inauguration
2nd Floor RotundaThe Nebraska American Legion Auxiliary will hold the annual Girls State Inauguration Ceremony in the 2nd floor rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol on Thursday June 6, 2024 at 2:00 … Continued
World Elder Abuse Awareness
Capitol GroundsThe Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Adult Protection Services offices has requested the tower of the Nebraska State Capitol be lit purple the weekend of June 14, 2024 … Continued
Juneteenth
The Nebraska State Capitol will be open for holiday schedule tours. State offices will be closed.
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.