Capitol souvenir and gift items are available in the Capitol Gift Store, operated by the Nebraska State Historical Society, open in the south ground floor hall of the Capitol Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The Gift Store also includes books about Nebraska and Nebraska related items.

The Capitol Commission has three different styles of T-shirts available in the Gift Store, Genius T-shirts are available in men’s style long and short sleeved in small, medium, large, x-large, 2x-large and 3x-large.  Colors currently available for Genius of Creative Energy include: red, black athletic gray, white, beige, stone gray, royal blue, slate, turquoise heather, periwinkle, teal, lime, purple, Texas orange, gold, safety orange, cranberry and mulberry. Not all sizes are available in long sleeves or all colors, some colors have very limited sizes.

Thunderbird T-shirts are available in men’s, women’s and children’s styles. There are limited sizes in certain colors, call to inquire. Children’s short sleeve t-shirts come in size small, medium, large and x-large in red, green, lilac, pale blue, cranberry, tan, royal blue and pink.  Men’s and Women’s T-shirts come in small, medium, large, x-large, 2x-large and 3x-large. Women’s long-sleeved come in bright gold, blue, athletic gray, dark heather gray, white, black and pink. Women’s short sleeved come in turquoise, white, coral, berry, gray. Men’s long sleeved come in gold, red, natural, white, charcoal gray and athletic gray. Men’s short sleeved come in red, athletic gray, white, light blue, dark gray, dark brown, and tan.

A very limited supply of white women’s Spirit of the Prairie T-shirts are available in long and short sleeves.

 

Genius of Creative Energy

Genius of Creative Energy

Genius of Creative Energy

Genius of Creative Energy

MED colors

MED colors

Genius t-shirts in assorted colors

Energy Genius

Energy Genius

Thunderbird

Thunderbird

Thunderbird beneath gold dome

Thunderbird beneath gold dome

thunderbird men's

thunderbird men's

Thunderbird up close

Thunderbird up close

Spirit of the Prairie

Spirit of the Prairie

Spirit of the Prairie mural in Law Library

Spirit of the Prairie mural in Law Library

Capitol Commemorative Ornaments may also be purchased through the Tour Program for pick up at the Capitol or by mail order. OCC is only able to accept payment by check or cash. Inquiries about purchasing these items should be made to the Tourism Supervisor via email at roxanne.smith@nebraska.gov or by phone at (402)471-0449. Emails and messages will be responded to as soon as possible, if not the same day, and you may catch Roxanne at her desk.  See photos of all available ornaments below.

The Office of the Capitol Commission began the series of Commemorative ornaments in 2004. The 3″ solid brass ornaments feature architectural or artistic detail of the Capitol and commemorate the beauty of the Capitol or the preservation work of the Office of the Capitol Commission.  Most ornaments for the subsequent years are still available, some in limited quantities. Information about purchasing the current OCC Commemorative ornament or a past year’s ornament is available by emailing roxanne.smith@nebraska.gov or phoning (402)471-0449.  Ornaments are $21.95, plus tax and any shipping required, the 2021 ornament is $25.95 plus tax and any shipping, the 2023, 2024 and 2025 ornaments are $23.95 plus tax and shipping. There is no tax on items purchased by and shipped to those out of state.

2025 ornament

2025 ornament

Tower window arch detail

2024 OCC ornament

2024 OCC ornament

Governor's Hearing Room lamp bracket

2023 ornament

2023 ornament

Rotunda chandelier detail

2022 ornament in box

2022 ornament in box

Vestibule Arch medallion

2021 OCC Ornament

2021 OCC Ornament

The Supreme Court Coat of Arms

2020 Memorial Chamber Lamp Detail

2020 Memorial Chamber Lamp Detail

Memorial Chamber light fixture detail

2019 Court of Appeals Grille

2019 Court of Appeals Grille

Court of Appeals air vent

2018 The Sower by Lee Lawrie

2018 The Sower by Lee Lawrie

Sower by Lee Lawrie

2017 Sesquicentennial ornament

2017 Sesquicentennial ornament

2017 Governor's Reception Fireplace Medallion

2016 East Chamber Thunderbird

2016 East Chamber Thunderbird

East chamber door Thunderbird

2015 Exterior Ventilation Grille

2015 Exterior Ventilation Grille

Fresh Air Exterior Intake Vent

2014 Elevator Dial Pointer

2014 Elevator Dial Pointer

Elevator dial pointer

2013 Foyer Ceiling Mosaic

2013 Foyer Ceiling Mosaic

Hildreth Meiere foyer ceiling pine tree

2012 Entrance Portal Frieze Detail

2012 Entrance Portal Frieze Detail

North Entrance arch decoration

2011 Reading Room Chandelier

2011 Reading Room Chandelier

Reading Room chandelier

2010 Speaker's Niche Detail

2010 Speaker's Niche Detail

Speaker's niche floral motif

2009 Foyer Floor Grille

2009 Foyer Floor Grille

Foyer floor grate

2008 Rotunda Dome Figure

2008 Rotunda Dome Figure

Rotunda dome winged virtue

2007 Governor's Fireplace Medallion

2007 Governor's Fireplace Medallion

Governor's fireplace medallion

2004 Front Elevation

2004 Front Elevation

Nebraska Capitol elevation