Nebraska State Capitol

We had a great visit here and was pleasantly surprised by a lot of the art work here! We showed up for a tour and so did a few other people, but seemed there were no tours that day after all (Even though the website said there was) and no one at the front desk (just a sign posted to go upstairs). We went upstairs and were never able to find a staff but a volunteer who told us to just walk around on our own. Was a bit bummed out to not have the tour, but still neat to see.

I hopped in one of the hourly tours that are offered of the Capitol. It was amazing! I was surprised to see that I didn't need to go through any metal detectors or security, unlike other state capitols I have visited. It felt very welcoming. When I was a little lost, one of the employees directed me to the correct elevators as well. The tour itself was about one hour long, and covered the first floor. It explained a lot of the architecture and artwork present in the lobby. I couldn't believe the painstaking work that went into the murals and collages. We toured the courtroom and looked at the legislative chamber. Do note that the tour does not go to the 14th floor's observation deck. You'll have to find time to go to that separately, although that does mean that you can spend as much time as you want there!

I don't have much to say other than this is something you should check out if you're in Lincoln. The building alone is very impressive and reminds me of places in Europe I've seen. The massive marble columns and high vaulted ceilings with archway everywhere, plus the art. It's very beautiful. You can take the elevator to the top of the tower and look out onto the city from the viewing areas. Inside the tower itself when you look up is an incredibly beautiful lighting element with very pretty tile work. This place is free to visit, you can take a guided tour, or just wander around. I did a mix of it. We listened a little then went on our own. Good on you Nebraska for having such a beautiful and cultured place in the state's capitol!

This Nebraska State Capitol doesn't look like much from the outside, but it is stunningly beautiful on the inside. Anyone who doesn't rank this near the top of all state capitol buildings has surely not been inside. There is no security desk, so you are hit with the beauty of the interior of this building the moment you walk inside. Everything from the floor to the ceiling is either painted with murals or showcasing some other symbol of the state. I was able to take a tour and learn that Nebraska is the only state that is a unicameral. There is only one legislative chamber, not both a House and a Senate. It was in session while I was there, so I couldn't take a picture. I learned a lot about the state through the tour, as all the murals and interior details have some meaning. It you enjoy visiting state capitols you have to stop inside the Nebraska State Capitol. The only thing it lacks compared to the other top capitol buildings is overall size. The tower is very high, but the overall footprint of the building and grounds doesn't compare with some of the "big boys". There are capitol buildings more grand in scale, but none with more attention to detail in representing all aspects of the state through its capitol building.

Closed and locked up for the holiday but I was still able to walk the grounds of the impressive Nebraska Capitol building.At 400 feet, it is the second tallest of it's 50 peers after Louisiana at 450 feet. The tower is completely functional with 15 stories that contain various state offices. There is also an observation level on the 14th floor which I would love to have visited (for my "Getting High" album) but was closed today.Other facts... when it was built, it was the tallest building in Nebraska. It is now third after two buildings in Omaha. The man on top of the tower is The Sower, he is casting the seeds of life to the winds. Construction of the Lincoln tower began in 1922 and completed in 1932.Lincoln is the 31st State Capitol I have visited![Review 11375 overall, 1152 of 2019.]

I have seen a few state capitols in the past few years, so I decided to stop by the Nebraska state capitol on my way through Lincoln. I was intrigued on sight as I was driving up to it because it defied the "norm" of most other capitols I have seen (elongated "dome" rising up from the building versus the norm "squat", round domes) so I figured I should go inside and take a look. I enjoyed the architecture on the inside - the main floor is dimly lit and cool, kinda inviting if you're walking in from a hot day. Several murals on the walls, the marble columns, gorgeous mosaics on the floors, were all very beautiful. Most of the hallways on the main floor boasted busts of famous Nebraskans. Some of the hallways had pretty benches for lounging.You can walk up to the second floor and down one floor as well. There are some antiquated looking elevators that I didn't think worked, but I pushed the button and got in anyways to see how high up I could go - Not realizing that the 14th floor held an amazing observation deck and some more great art work on the walls and ceiling. There are tours available during the week as well. If you're in the area, I think it is a cool building to check out.

Home of the state legislature, the state supreme court, and the Nebraska Hall of Fame, the state capitol is an archetectural and artistic masterpiece. If you're visiting the state or have just never been to the Capitol you should go. It is absolutely worth the trip. Don't miss the quotes and stone reliefs on the exterior of the building, the hall of fame busts on the second floor, the actual legislative chamber next to the hall of fame or the observation deck clear at the top of the building and accessible by elevator. If you're bored, just step into a senators office and talk to the staff. So long as you're courteous and respectful they'll generally be happy to talk, they'll also help with directions if you get lost, which is pretty easy to do.The best way to see it all is to take a guided tour. There's a tour guide's office ust inside the doors at the top of the Capitol's North steps.

Very pretty location for portraits. So many great, hidden little spots with amazing natural light streaming in. While it's very popular with photographers it wasn't packed on a recent Saturday afternoon. If you have time, take some time to just explore. There are so many uniquely Nebraska flavored details all over the building.Make sure you take the beautiful art deco designed elevators all the way to the observation deck.

Incredible architecture and history through imagery. A must-see when you're in Lincoln.

In Lincoln on a Sunday and did not expect it to be open, but it was. The building is beautiful inside and out as well as the grounds. Would like to see some historical displays though.