One of the Midwest's premier natural history museums, we are home to the world's largest complete mounted mammoth skeleton. Archie, our mascot in bronze out front, is based on this mammoth fossil. Touch his foot for good luck! Poop & Paws is our newest exhibit and explores the clues animals leave behind in nature. Our Cherish Nebraska exhibit encompasses the entire 4th floor and examines Nebraska's past and present with digital interactives, collections displays, hands-on activities and a visible lab to watch our scientists at work. Other exhibits include Bizarre Beasts, Weapons Throughout Time, First Peoples of the Plains, Paleontology, Geology, and the Hall of Nebraska wildlife. Our Marx Discovery Center has tons of activities for kids, including a fossil dig pit, reading nook, discovery tables, dinosaurs, coloring sheets and more.See more..
4.5Hastings Museum(117 reviews) - 3-Floors Of Activity Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Natural History Museums
Founded in 1927, Hastings Museum is the largest municipal museum between Chicago and Denver. Featuring a Theatre with a 65-foot wide screen and large domed Planetarium, we house dozens of animal species set in their natural habitats, allowing you to get an up close look at many amazing creatures! We also chronicle the history of the early inhabitants of the Nebraska plains, from paleo-Indians to euro-Americans, while providing a look back at the creatures that used to roam this area and swim in Cretaceous Sea. Of course you'll also discover how Kool-Aid, the famous soft drink invented in Hastings, came to be such a success.See more..
Museum with one-of-a-kind fossil displays with detailed information and fascinating eduational displays on modern animal tracks identification.See more..
4.0Fort Kearney Museum(5 reviews) - Wonderful Service Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Natural History Museums • History Museums We stopped at the museum to seek information regarding the crane migration. The gentleman we talked with was one of the nicest, helpful person you will ever find. He explained everything and did not act as though he was being bothered. He was without question the nicest person we met on this trip!!! See more..
5.0The Pawnee Arts Center(1 review) - Be surprized and pleased Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries • Natural History Museums • History Museums
Be surprised by this unbelievably well stocked selection of Indian arts and crafts. What a treasure place for everyone even if you aren't into Indian Art. The town is an added feature as is the Danish Baker near by. This is a win / win afternoon for everyone. Eye opening for the kids.See more..
