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From publicly posted calendar Checked Jun 26, 2026
Neihardt Day Celebration – Poetry Writing
Join us as we celebrate John Neihardt, Nebraska’s poet laureate. Learn more about his impact on Nebraska before creating poetry of your own!
Touchable Artifact Table: Writing
Explore objects up close and discover their stories with help from museum staff. Get ready for back to school by exploring writing in Nebraska! From old…
Lunchbox Lecture – Hidden Gems & Hidden Work: Caring for the Art of the Great Plains
Go behind the scenes of the Great Plains Art Museum in this engaging look at works you won’t usually see on display at 12pm on August 18 at the Nebraska…
Scavenger Hunt: Back to School
Our scavenger hunt transforms the museum into an interactive adventure. Follow the clues and engage with objects across the galleries in a fun, hands-on way…
August Highlights Tour: Our Nebraska
Join our educators on the last Saturday of the month for a highlights tour of our brand-new exhibit, Our Nebraska: The Place, Its People and Their Impact,…
Lunchbox Lecture: September Lecturer TBA
Join us on the third Tuesday of each month for our Lunchbox Lecture program at the Nebraska History Museum. Each month will feature a different presentation on…
Lunchbox Lecture: October Lecturer TBA
Join us on the third Tuesday of each month for our Lunchbox Lecture program at the Nebraska History Museum. Each month will feature a different presentation on…
Lunchbox Lecture: November Lecturer TBA
Join us on the third Tuesday of each month for our Lunchbox Lecture program at the Nebraska History Museum. Each month will feature a different presentation on…
Lunchbox Lecture: December Lecturer TBA
Join us on the third Tuesday of each month for our Lunchbox Lecture program at the Nebraska History Museum. Each month will feature a different presentation on…