Museum Field Trips

Chronologically Nebraska (Recommended for 7th – 12th grades)

Field Trip: Ready to dive into some Nebraska history fun? Challenge your brain and speed through Nebraska’s past at the Nebraska History Museum! When was Kool-Aid invented? Who was the trailblazing woman to snag the first MA in anthropology from UNL? Students can create their own timeline with our exciting Chronologically Nebraska card game, using all the cool facts they discover in the exhibits!

Time: 45 – 60 Minutes
Tour size: 10 – 100 students

Curious Curators (Recommended for 3rd – 5th grades)

Field Trip: Ever wondered who curators are and what they do? Curious about the stories behind artifacts? How do museums bring history to life? Join us for an immersive experience where students will step into the shoes of curators! They’ll identify and analyze artifacts, creating their own captivating exhibits about Nebraska. Discover the magic of storytelling through history at the museum!

Time: 60 minutes
Tour size: 10 – 75 students

Pre-Visit: Give your students more time in the exhibits with this pre-visit preparation! Meet virtually with one of our museum educators or use our pre-made slide deck to learn more about museums, objects, and curators. Then, take some curator notes by observing a classroom object and recording the answers to three simple questions. Flexibly fit this 15 to 20-minute pre-visit activity into your day using a one-page lesson plan we’ll attach to your confirmation. Click here to register for the pre-visit.

Exhibit Explorers (Recommended for K – 6th grades)

Field Trip: Get ready to uncover the secrets of the past! A museum educator will get things started by giving your students an introduction to the museum. Then, it’s time for an adventure! Students will embark on a fun scavenger hunt across our three floors of exhibits, exploring and discovering artifacts in this engaging, self-guided experience.

Time: 30 – 60 minutes
Tour Size: 10 – 100 students

Pre-Visit: Give your students more time in the exhibits with this pre-visit preparation! Meet virtually with one of our museum educators or use our pre-made slide deck to learn more about museums, objects, and curators. Then, take some curator notes by observing a classroom object and recording the answers to three simple questions. Flexibly fit this 15 to 20-minute pre-visit activity into your day using a one-page lesson plan we’ll attach to your confirmation. Click here to register for the pre-visit.

Mystery in the Museum: Hidden Homestead (Recommended for 9th-12th grades)

Field Trip: Get ready to become history detectives! Can you help crack a homestead mystery? Students will team up to dive into the topics of the Homestead and Kinkaid Acts and discover the stories of African American homesteaders in Dewitty, Nebraska. By analyzing primary and secondary sources, they’ll gather evidence, solve clues, and unlock an exciting history mystery box. It’s a fun and educational adventure through time!

Time: 60 minutes
Tour size: 10 – 30 students

Nebraskans (Recommended for K – 5th grades)

Field Trip: What makes someone a Nebraskan? Piece together the stories of Nebraska’s history by analyzing museum artifacts that reflect different Nebraskan communities. Students will use their newfound knowledge to design a puzzle to take back to school. Explore the Nebraska History Museum while weaving together a story that reflects the beauty and diversity of Nebraska and its people.

Time: 60 minutes
Tour size: 10 – 50 students