Homeschool Days
Each month, the Education Team welcomes homeschool students and parents to the Nebraska History Museum for a unique educational experience tailored just for them. Each month features a different topic on Nebraska history and allows students to learn outside the ‘classroom’. You can register for each month’s activity below and view a description of the program for that month. If you have any questions, please email us at HN.MuseumEducation@nebraska.gov, and one of our educators will be happy to assist.
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Upcoming Homeschool Days
Archeology in Nebraska
Explore how our amazing Nebraska archeologists uncover the rich history of our state. You’ll learn about the cool tools they use, discover how they decide where to dig, and see what incredible finds have been made right here in Nebraska!
Join the Nebraska History Museum and Great Plains Art Museum for a morning of hands-on learning!
Date: September 9, 2026
Time: 9am – noon
Ages: Pre-K to 8th grade
Cost: $4 per child (ages 5+, +tax), $7 per adult (+tax), Free for NSHS Members and children 4 and under
Fall Traditions
Enjoy a day of festive fun and learning! Discover everything from Nebraska harvest traditions to seasonal holidays such as the Harvest Moon Festival, Halloween, and Día de los Muertos.
Join the Nebraska History Museum and the International Quilt Museum for a morning of hands-on learning!
Date: October 14, 2026
Time: 9am – noon
Ages: Pre-K to 8th grade
Cost: $4 per child (ages 5+, +tax), $7 per adult (+tax), Free for NSHS Members and children 4 and under
Nebraska Artists
Enjoy a morning full of hands-on learning about artistic traditions in Nebraska, including music, painting, and clothing. Explore the stories of notable Nebraska artists, including Lillian St. Cyr and Angel De Cora.
Join the Nebraska History Museum Vision Maker Media, Great Plains Art Museum, and International Quilt Museum for hands-on learning!
Date: November 18, 2026
Time: 9am – noon
Ages: Pre-K to 8th grade
Cost: $4 per child (ages 5+, +tax), $7 per adult (+tax), Free for NSHS Members and children 4 and under
Winter Traditions
Join the Nebraska History Museum, Great Plains Art Museum, and International Quilt Museum on December 9th for a morning of festive fun and learning. Discover Nebraska’s winter traditions, like holidays and winter games. Let’s celebrate the magic of the season together.
Date: December 9, 2026
Time: 9am – noon
Ages: Pre-K to 8th grade
Cost: $4 per child (ages 5+, +tax), $7 per adult (+tax), Free for NSHS Members and children 4 and under
Inventions and Innovations
Discover amazing inventions created in Nebraska during the January Homeschool Day! Through hands-on activities, crafts, and games, children will learn about Nebraska inventions such as Kool-Aid, the hand corn husker, frozen TV dinners, and the center pivot.
Date: January 13, 2027
Time: 9am – noon
Ages: Pre-K to 8th grade
Cost: $4 per child (ages 5+, +tax), $7 per adult (+tax), Free for NSHS Members and children 4 and under
Wild West
Saddle up and join us for a rootin’ tootin’ good time! Discover what life was like for cowboys, ranchers, and rodeo athletes through hands-on activities, games, and touchable artifacts.
Date: February 10, 2027
Time: 9am – noon
Ages: Pre-K to 8th grade
Cost: $4 per child (ages 5+, +tax), $7 per adult (+tax), Free for NSHS Members and children 4 and under
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