Capitol Events

  • International Year of Rangelands Display

    First Floor Display

    The Nebraska Section Society for Range Management will have a display in the first floor rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol from February 9 - 20, 2026, to engage and … Continued

  • Abraham Lincoln Honor Guard

    Capitol Grounds

    The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Department of Nebraska and the Dakotas, will hold a vigil at the Nebraska Capitol's Lincoln Monument on Thursday February 12, 2026 … Continued

  • Expanded Learning Week

    First Floor Display

    Beyond School bells will sponsor an Expanded Learning Opportunities Week display in the first floor rotunda of the Nebraska Capitol from February 16 - 20, 2026.

  • Omaha Youth Food Access Display

    First Floor Display

    Voices for Children in Nebraska will display photos in the Nebraska Capitol first floor rotunda from February 16 - 20, 2026. The posters are part of a project on what … Continued

  • Suicide Prevention Advocacy Display

    First Floor Display

    The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Nebraska Chapter will have a week-long display educating visitors on the services provided by the AFSP Nebraska Chapter. The display will include a memorial … Continued

  • Community College Week

    First Floor Display

    The Nebraska Community College Association will display banners in the first floor rotunda recognizing Nebraska's Community Colleges from February 23 - 27, 2026.

  • State Fair Art Awards

    2nd Floor Rotunda

    The Nebraskland Foundation will host State Fair Art Competition entries and present awards recognizing student achievement at a 1:30 p.m. ceremony in the 2nd floor rotunda of the Nebraska State … Continued

  • Capitol Closed

    The Capitol will be closed on Saturday February 28, 2026 for special Statehood Day activities.

  • Statehood Day

    Nebraska was admitted to the United States of America as the 37th state on March 1, 1867. The Capitol will be open for guided tours from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

  • Brain Injury Awareness Month Display

    First Floor Display

    The Brain Injury Association of Nebraska will host a "Faces of Brain Injury" portrait display in the first floor rotunda of the Capitol from March 2 - 6, 2026.