Founders Museum on 1st Floor

The Founders Museum includes photographs and information about the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence, 6 influential Ladies of the Revolution and 20 key moments in the battle for … Continued

2026 Capitol Ornament

The Office of the Capitol Commission’s 2026 Commemorative Ornament celebrates the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States in 1776. The solid brass ornament is a replica of … Continued

Ready for Winter

The Office of the Capitol Commission is readying the Nebraska State Capitol for winter. The main entrance at the top of the north stairs on K Street has been closed. … Continued

2025 OCC Ornament

The 2025 Office of the Capitol Commission ornament commemorates the final phase of the Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Window Replacement Project. Now that contractors have moved into the tower, … Continued

Malcolm X Installed

The bust of Malcolm X, the 27th member of Nebraska Hall of Fame, has been installed upon the limestone base with the official bronze plaque announcing his membership and contribution … Continued

Capitol Babies Banded

Almost 3 weeks after they were hatched, the first set of Peregrine chicks, or eyas, hatched at the Nebraska State Capitol since 2016 were banded in the 14th floor Memorial … Continued

2024 Ornament Arrives

The 2024 Office of the Capitol Commission commemorative ornament acknowledges the past and future of the Nebraska State Capitol.   Early in the first phase of the Capitol’s design and construction … Continued