Name: Public Reading of Declaration of Independence
Start: 2026-07-08T16:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-07-08T17:30:00-05:00

Monday ‐ Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday ⁄ Holidays: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: 1 to 5 p.m.
Tour Office: (402) 471-0448
Free Guided Tours Begin at the North Entrance on Second Floor

9:00a (Mon-Fri)

10:00a (Mon-Sat)

11:00a (Mon-Sat)

1:00p (Mon-Sun)

2:00p (Mon-Sun)

3:00p (Mon-Sun)

4:00p (Mon-Sun)

The tower and observation decks will be closed due to HVAC construction. Memorial Chamber information and observation deck views available here.
Open every day except Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. Open Holidays follow Saturday schedule.
RULES AND REGULATIONS for Capitol Use
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Main Switchboard (402) 471-2311

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No pets are allowed in the Capitol. ADA defined service animals are allowed.

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