First Egg Appears

After a long cold winter the signs of spring have arrived at the Capitol: school children on tour and the first little brown egg in the Peregrine Falcon’s nest. The monitors are back up in the first floor rotunda streaming live feed of the falcon nest at the top of the building. You may also watch the Peregrine Falcons at home through the Game and Parks website.                 

  • Tower Window Work

    By Roxanne Smith • June 22, 2026

    Contractors will be visibly working on the exterior of the Capitol's central tower through Thanksgiving. The tower work will include caulking the bronze ribbon windows, and the removal and repair…

  • Memorial Day Meaning

    By Roxanne Smith • May 21, 2026

    The laying of the cornerstone for the Nebraska State Capitol on November 11, 1922 was a reminder of the Great War and the sacrifices made by the Nebraska who served. …

  • Dangerous Wind

    By Roxanne Smith • March 12, 2026

    Windy conditions during the spring season may require some of the doors to the Capitol to be closed for visitor's safety. We will keep the entrances open unless gusty winds…