Visit the Capitol

  • Take a Tour of the Capitol Building:

    To schedule a tour, call the State Capitol Tours Office at (402) 471-0448 or visit the tour office, which is located near the north entrance on the 2nd floor of the Capitol.
    students tour the Capitol Building

  • Watch Floor Debate:

    If the Legislature is in session, you can watch senators debate from a balcony in the Norris Chamber. Check the schedule of the Legislature, for details to visit.
    Sen. Danielle Conrad asks Sen. LeRoy Louden a question on the floor of the Norris Chamber

  • Attend a Committee Hearing:

    During session, the Legislature holds numerous committee hearings that are open to the public. Check the public hearing schedule.
    An image of a hearing conducted by the 101st Legislature's Natural Resources Committee

  • Meet Your Senator:

    Many senators will gladly meet with students from their district. Be sure to contact your senator in advance of your visit.
    A drawing sent to Sen. Pete Pirsch

  • Visit the Observation Deck:

    The Observation Deck on the 14th floor level is open to visitors during public hours as weather permits.
    A picture taken from the 14th floor observation deck

  • See the Nebraska Hall of Fame:

    Bronze busts of the Nebraska Hall of Fame members are located on the 2nd floor of the Capitol.
    Bronze busts located on the 2nd floor of the Capitol

  • View Photos of State Senators:

    Photos of state senators throughout history are displayed in the west hallway of the 1st floor.
    Photos of past state senators

  • Visit the Capitol's website for more information.