Nebraska State Capitol, Lincoln

Name: Nebraska State Capitol
Address: 1445 K St, Lincoln, 68508-2731, United States
Telephone: +1 402-471-0448

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The Nebraska State Capitol is the seat of government for the U.S. state of Nebraska and is located in downtown Lincoln. Designed by New York architect Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue in 1920, it was constructed of Indiana limestone from 1922 to 1932. The capitol houses the primary executive and judicial offices of Nebraska and is home to the Nebraska Legislature—the only unicameral state legislature in the United States. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1932 (92 years ago)Architectural style: EclecticismCoordinates: 40°48'29"N, 96°41'59"W

Address

1445 K StDowntown LincolnLincoln 68508-2731 United States

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+1 402-471-0448

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Day trips

Nebraska State Capitol – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Memorial Stadium, Pinnacle Bank Arena, Pershing Center, Centennial Mall.

0.9 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Memorial Stadium, Lincoln
24 min walk • Memorial Stadium, a bastion of American college football, stands proudly in the heart of Lincoln, Nebraska. Home to the University of Nebraska's Cornhuskers, the stadium has been an iconic landmark since its inauguration in 1923.
1 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Pinnacle Bank Arena, Lincoln
25 min walk • Pinnacle Bank Arena is a 15,500-seat indoor arena in the West Haymarket District of Lincoln, Nebraska. It was completed in 2013 and replaced the Bob Devaney Sports Center as the home of the University of Nebraska's men's and women's basketball teams.
~1350 ftN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Pershing Center, Lincoln
7 min walk • The Pershing Center is a 4,526-seat multi-purpose arena in Lincoln, Nebraska. Although still physically in place, it is no longer in use.
~980 ftN
Park
Centennial Mall, Lincoln
5 min walk • Nebraska's Centennial Mall, also known simply as Centennial Mall, is a seven-block-long public space in Lincoln, Nebraska, stretching from the Nebraska State Capitol building north to the University of Nebraska - Lincoln's city campus.
~640 ftS
Museum, History museum
Nebraska Governor's Mansion, Lincoln
4 min walk • The Nebraska Governor's Mansion is the official residence of the governor of Nebraska and his family. Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, it is a modified Georgian Colonial home which began operation as the governor's residence on March 17, 1958.
~810 ftSE
Museum, History museum
Thomas P. Kennard House, Lincoln
4 min walk • The Thomas P. Kennard House, also known as the Nebraska Statehood Memorial, is the oldest remaining building in the original plat of Lincoln, Nebraska. Built in 1869, the Italianate house belonged to Thomas P.
0.6 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Lied Center for Performing Arts, Lincoln
16 min walk • The Lied Center for Performing Arts is a performing arts facility located in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States that opened in 1990. Part of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, it is used for events such as orchestra, theatre, and speakers.
~580 ftNW
40°48'34"N • 96°42'3"W
St. Mary's Catholic Church, Lincoln
3 min walk • Architecture, Church
0.5 miNE
Museum
Frank H. Woods Telephone Museum, Lincoln
13 min walk • The Frank H. Woods Telephone Museum is located at 2047 "M" Street in Lincoln, Nebraska. Its goal is to educate the general public about the history of the telephone industry. The museum was featured in the 2008 Film Yes Man starring Jim Carrey.
~730 ftSE
Neo-renaissance architecture
William H. Ferguson House, Lincoln
4 min walk • The William H. Ferguson House is a historic two-and-a-half-story house in Lincoln, Nebraska. It was built in 1906-1907 for William H. Ferguson, a landholder, merchant and business owner who died in 1937. It was designed in the Renaissance Revival style.
0.5 miNW
Gothic Revival architecture
Gold and Company Store Building, Lincoln
13 min walk • The Gold and Company Store Building is a historic commercial building in Lincoln, Nebraska. It was built in 1924 for the Gold and Company Store, co-founded by William Gold and later managed by his son Nathan, until its 1964 merger with J. L. Brandeis and Sons. The building was designed in the Gothic Revival and Art Deco styles.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Nebraska State Capitol open?

Nebraska State Capitol is open:

Monday 8 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 5 pm
Thursday 8 am - 5 pm
Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Nebraska State Capitol?

Nearby attractions include St. Mary's Catholic Church, Lincoln (3 min walk), Nebraska Governor's Mansion, Lincoln (4 min walk), William H. Ferguson House, Lincoln (4 min walk), Thomas P. Kennard House, Lincoln (4 min walk).

How to get to Nebraska State Capitol by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nebraska State Capitol:

Bus

Gold's- 11th Street • Lines: 13 (12 min walk)

Train

Lincoln (24 min walk)
Train Depot (30 min walk)