Nebraska State CapitolDescriptionThe present building of the State Capitol is the third to be erected on this site. The first State Capitol constructed in Lincoln in 1867, but soon began to crumble. The second Capitol, a large brick structure in the "Federal Style", was finished in 1888. This building was unlucky too and suffered the fate of poor construction. In 1919 the Legislature passed a bill to provide for the construction of a new Capitol.
The present Nebraska State Capitol is a project of New York Architect Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue. It was constructed in four phases over ten years from 1922-1932 and had the $10 million budget. Bertram Goodhue invited Lee Lawrie, sculptor; Hildreth Meiere, tile and mosaic designer; and Hartley B. Alexander, thematic consultant for inscription and symbolism to decorate the building.
The building has a 400 foot domed tower, crowned with the 19 foot tall bronze figure of "The Sower". The exterior stone carvings represent historic events in the 3000 year evolution of democracy as a form of government. The ornamental interior features beautiful marble-columned chambers, marble mosaic floors and murals depicting the history of Nebraska's Native American and Pioneer cultures.
Operating HoursMonday - Friday
Building open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tours available 9:00, 10:00, 11:00 a.m. and 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00 p.m.
Saturday & Holidays
Building open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tours available 10:00, 11:00 a.m. and 1.00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00 p.m.
Sunday
Building open 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Tours available 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00 p.m.
The Capitol is closed Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after, Christmas Day and NewYear's Day.
Getting ThereThe Nebraska State Capitol main entrance is at the intersection of 15th and K Streets adjacent to downtown Lincoln. Parking may be found on the streets surrounding the Capitol.
15th and K Streets
Lincoln, Nebraska
Phone: (402) 471-0448
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