School Tour Season is generally March, April and May, however school tours can be scheduled at any time, and autumn school tours are encouraged. School tours are scheduled on a first call basis and should be scheduled as early in the school year as possible. Those wishing to schedule a school tour should call the tour office at (402) 471-0448 and have the following information available:     - Preferred day and time of visit and alternative choices     - Name of teacher bringing students and school, including address and phone number     - Number of students in class and grade level     - State Senator for school location     - Any special considerations, such as time constraints or special needs School bus parking is available on the street one block south of the Capitol (G Street) and west (14th Street) of the Governor's Residence. Bus Parking Map School Tour Guidelines School tours usually last 50 - 60 minutes. While at the Capitol, groups may visit the Legislature in session (add 10 - 20 minutes depending on group size) and/or visit the observation deck on 14th floor (add 20 - 30 minutes depending on group size). The Capitol Corner Gift Shop on ground level welcomes students, in groups of ten, with adult supervision (add 10 - 30 minutes depending on group size). School groups bringing sack lunches eat outside in the Capitol Courtyards or across K Street on Centennial Mall. Please call the tour office with any questions about eating lunch at the Capitol. The north tower elevators (northeast and northwest) provide access to the 14th floor observation level and the Memorial Chamber. The elevator doorways are 28" wide and will allow access for many wheelchairs. The exterior observation decks are three steps below 14th floor level, however it is possible to view the city from the door opening. For those with special accessibility concerns the Tour Office has a videotape showing the view from the 14th floor observation deck available. Rest rooms are located on ground floor in the four outer corners of the building, and on second floor in the outer northwest corner. There are drinking fountains on ground floor adjacent to the rest rooms.