Education

What We Found

For Kids and Families

Being a member is the easiest way to be involved in our mission to preserve and share our state's rich history. Find out how!Volunteers work with History Nebraska staff ...

Play Unplugged: Historic Games and Pastimes

How did Nebraskans in the past keep themselves entertained before video games and TikTok? Explore how Nebraskans of all ages had fun in the past in Play Unplugged: ...

Summer Workshops

Thank you to everyone who signed up for a Summer Workshop. The available days and times for future schedules have filled and we are no longer taking ...

Museum Field Trips

We are proud to provide engaging on-site visits to the Nebraska History Museum. Check out our programs for the upcoming school year below and sign up for a specific ...

Virtual Field Trips

We’re excited to offer award-winning, student-driven learning, combining curiosity and primary sources. We look forward to providing experiences with compelling ...

Special Programming

Explore the history of Nebraska through curiosity-driven and engaging programming. Unique programs are scheduled at the Nebraska History Museum as well as our statewide ...

Field Trip Policy

Thank you for your interest in scheduling a field trip to one of our historic sites and museums! Before scheduling your field trip, please review our field trip policy ...

Summer Program Policies

Thank you for your interest in scheduling a Summer Workshop or Outreach Program with History Nebraska. Before scheduling a program, please review our policies below. If ...

Guided Museum Tours for Adults

With so much to see, what exhibit do you check out first? Let one of our museum educators show you. Your group will get a personal tour of all three floors of the ...

Scout Merit Badge Workshops

The Nebraska History Museum is excited to introduce Scout Merit Badge workshops! Our workshops, led by museum staff who are certified Merit Badge Counselors, offer a ...

Scout Workshops Policies

Registration   Cost Merit Badge workshops are $10 per Scout and a $5 regular admission fee per adult. Troop leaders are admitted at no charge. Payment is due upon ...

Scout Workshops – Indian Lore

Join us in exploring the unique and influential cultures of Nebraska's Indigenous Nations. Discover the rich history of the tribal lands on which many of our communities ...

Help Perserve and Share History

Become a Member

Being a member is the easiest way to be involved in our mission to preserve and share our state's rich history. Find out how!

Volunteer

Volunteers work with NSHS staff members to support our mission

Start Your Career

Interested in joining the NSHS team? Keep an eye on job listings!

About NSHS

The Nebraska State Historical Society was founded in 1878 by citizens who recognized Nebraska was going through great changes and they sought to record the stories of both indigenous and immigrant peoples. It was designated a state institution and began receiving funds from the legislature in 1883. Legislation in 1994 changed NSHS from a state institution to a state agency. The division is headed by Interim Director Cindy Drake. They are assisted by an administrative staff responsible for financial and personnel functions, museum store services, security, and facilities maintenance for NSHS.

Explore Nebraska

Discover the real places and people of our past at these NSHS sites.

Upcoming Events

View our new and upcoming events to see how you can get involved.

Become a Member

The work we do to discover, preserve, and share Nebraska's history wouldn't be possible without the support of NSHS members.

NSHS Education

Learn more about the educational programs provided at our museums, sites, and online.

Education Digital Learning Resources

Find games, lists, and more to enhance your history education curriculum.

Latest Hall of Fame Inductee

The Nebraska Hall of Fame was established in 1961 to officially recognize prominent Nebraskans.

Listen to our Podcast

Listen to the articles and authors published in the Nebraska History Magazine with our new Nebraska History Podcast!

Nebraska Collections

NSHS's mission is to collect, preserve, and open our shared history to all Nebraskans.

Our YouTube Video Collection

Get a closer look at Nebraska's history through your own eyes, with our extensive video collections.

Additional Research Resources

NSHS's Research and Reference Services help connect you to the material we collect and preserve.

NSHS Services

Digital Resources

Find all of our digital resources, files, videos, and more, all in one easy-to-search page!

Support The Historical Society

Make a cash donation to help us acquire, preserve, and interpret Nebraska’s history. Gifts to the Nebraska State Historical Society help leave a legacy and may help your taxes, too! Support the work of NSHS.

Volunteers are the heroes of NSHS. So much history, so little time! Your work helps us share access to Nebraska’s stories at our museums and sites, the reference room, and online.