Nebraska State Capitol

The Nebraska State Capitol is a government building in Lincoln that stands out with a tall limestone tower rising above the surrounding streets. At the top, a bronze figure called The Sower depicts a farmer scattering seed and references the state's agricultural roots.

Construction began in 1922 following a design competition won by architect Bertram Goodhue. Work continued for a decade, finishing in 1932, and the building has since been recognized as a national landmark.

The building serves as the working home of the state's one-chamber legislature, where lawmakers meet in a single hall instead of dividing into two houses. Visitors can walk through corridors decorated with murals and carved panels that reference farming, frontier settlement and the development of law in the region.

Free guided tours run hourly from Monday through Friday and take visitors into the legislative chambers and up to the observation deck. Guests should allow time to explore the different floors and take in the interior design details.

Natural light enters through carefully placed windows, illuminating mosaic floors and decorated ceiling vaults throughout the interior. Some rooms combine elements from different architectural traditions, creating an eclectic mix that visitors notice as they move from space to space.

Location: Lincoln

Location: Nebraska

Inception: 1932

Architects: Bertram Goodhue

Architectural style: eclecticism

Address: K Street

Opening Hours: Lunes-Viernes 08:00-17:00; Sábado 10:00-17:00; Domingo 13:00-17:00

Phone: +14024710448

Website: https://capitol.nebraska.gov

GPS coordinates: 40.80806,-96.69972

Latest update: December 12, 2025 22:14