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Do we have to go on tour
to go to the top?
No, the tower observation decks are open, weather and
masonry project activity permitting, all public hours. The
north tower elevators go to the 14th floor observation
decks.
How long do the tours take?
Depending on the time of year and group size tours take
30-55 minutes. Summertime public tours take 30 minutes;
school tours take 55 minutes.
Where is the accessible entrance?
On the north side of the Capitol, under the main steps.
Accessible parking is located on K Street at the north side
of the building.
Is there much walking on the tour?
The tour traverses the 440 foot length of the Capitol and
takes place on one level. There are benches along the route.
Wheelchairs are available at the Capitol Security Office in
the northeast corner of ground level Rotunda.
Do I need to call in advance to schedule a tour?
Generally only school tours and large groups of 20 or more
need to call in advance, walk-ins are welcome to join any
tour, but you may want to call to see if a large group is
already scheduled or a special event scheduled which may
interfere with your full enjoyment of the Capitol.
What special events are held in the Capitol?
Noontime musical concerts, non-profit programs of statewide
or larger scope, news conferences and official state
ceremonies are held in the Capitol.
Are photographs allowed in the Capitol?
Photography and videography are allowed on tour, however it
is appropriate to ask the guide before including them in the
image. Photography and videography are allowed in the
Capitol, however no special equipment or lighting may be
brought in or set up without prior approval. Please contact
the Tourism Supervisor at (402)471-0449 with questions about
photography and videography in the Nebraska State
Capitol.
Can we bring our lunch or snacks to the Capitol?
Visitors are encouraged to eat their lunches and snacks in
the courtyards or on the pedestrian mall north of the
Capitol. Picnics are not allowed in the public areas of the
Capitol. The cafeteria is open for breakfast and lunch
Monday through Friday.
Where can we park a RV while visiting the
Capitol?
One hour recreational vehicle parking is allowed south of
the Capitol , turn right from K Street onto 16th Street east
of the Capitol, go two blocks, then turn right on G Street.
Parking is indicated by bus parking signs.
Can the public visit the Governor's Residence?
The public is welcome to tour the Residence on Thursday
afternoon between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. For information please
call (402)471-3466.
How big is the Nebraska State Capitol?
The Nebraska State Capitol is 400 feet tall and the square
base of the Capitol is 440 feet wide.
When was the building constructed?
1922 - 1932
How much did it cost?
$9.8 million
Who was the architect of the Nebraska State
Capitol?
Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue
Was the Capital always in Lincoln?
No, the territorial Capital was in Omaha, only since
statehood in 1867 has Lincoln been the Capital.
Who thought up the ideas for the artwork in the
Capitol?
University of Nebraska Professor of Philosophy Hartley Burr
Alexander
How tall is the Sower, the statue on top?
19 feet
What's in the Capitol tower?
Government offices
Can I get a copy of my birth certificate in the
Capitol?
No, Vital
Records is located
on the 1st floor of Gold's Galleria at 10th and N Street in
Lincoln.
Where is the museum that used to be in the
Capitol?
The Nebraska
State Historical Society's
Museum of Nebraska History, is located at 15th and P
Streets. Please call (402)471-3270 for more information
about the Museum of Nebraska History. The Nebraska Hall of
Fame, administered by the Nebraska State Historical Society,
is located in the Capitol.
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