Capitol Events

  • Four Winds Working in Harmony Ceremony

    Capitol Grounds

    The Cante Tenza Okolakiciye (Strong Heart Warrior Society) will meet on the north plaza Saturday September 12, 2020 from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. to walk around the Capitol to the four directions to show solidarity and gather on the steps for a program.

  • CAPITOL CLOSED

    The Capitol will be closed on Saturday September 19, 2020 for building-wide equipment maintenance. The Capitol will reopen for tours on Sunday September 20 at 1:00 p.m.

  • Economics in Action

    Capitol Grounds

    There will be educational discussions by UNL and Union College professors and students on the economic achievements of Labor Day and economic development on the north plaza Saturday September 26, 2020 from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.

  • Gold Star Families Day

    Nebraska Capitol 1445 K Street, Lincoln, NE, United States

    The Capitol will be lit gold to honor those who have had family members killed in action while serving in the Armed Forces.

  • Hispanic Heritage Month Exhibit 2020

    First Floor Display

    The Nebraska Latino-American Commission is hosting an exhibit in the first floor rotunda of the Capitol with educational materials and a photo exhibit to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

  • Virtual Hispanic Heritage Month Commemoration

    2nd Floor Rotunda

    The Nebraska Latino-American Commission will hold their 14th annual Hispanic Heritage Month commemoration ceremony as a virtual event this year. The ceremony in the 2nd floor rotunda from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. will be shown live on the Latino-American Commission's facebook page, facebook.com/NebraskaLatinoAmericanCommission. Because of the pandemic, those interested in the celebration are encouraged to … Continued

  • Don’t Punish Pain

    Capitol Grounds

    The Don't Punish Pain Network will sponsor a rally on the north plaza of the Capitol on Wednesday October 7, 2020 from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.

  • Columbus Day Holiday

    The Capitol will be open for tours from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. State offices will be closed.

  • Day of the Dead Exhibit

    First Floor Display

    The Nebraska Latino America Commission is having an educational display about the history and celebration of the Day of the Dead celebrations going on at this time of year. The display will be in the first floor rotunda of the Capitol from October 27 - November 3.

  • Nebraska Probation Officer Virtual Swearing In Ceremony

    Nebraska Capitol 1445 K Street, Lincoln, NE, United States

    The Administrative Office of Probation will swear in new Nebraska State Probation Officers in a virtual ceremony. New probation officers and their communities will participate via live video streaming.