Summer Program Policies

Thank you for your interest in scheduling a Summer Workshop with the Nebraska State Historical Society. Before your program, please review our policies below. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach us at HN.MuseumEducation@nebraska.gov or 402-471-1674.

Costs

Summer Workshops at the Nebraska History Museum are free of charge for after-school programs, home-school groups, community centers, and childcare centers.

Reservations

Request Summer Workshops using our booking system found here. Programs must be requested seven (7) days in advance and are booked on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Group size

Due to the nature of the activities in our programs, Summer Workshops require a minimum of ten (10) students and a maximum of forty (40) students. If your group is smaller or larger than this, please reach out to our education staff at HN.MuseumEducation@nebraska.gov for more information.

Cancellation & Rescheduling

To cancel or reschedule a Summer Workshop taking place in the next three (3) business days, please contact us as soon as possible. Reach out to an education staff member at HN.MuseumEducation@nebraska.gov or via phone at 402-471-1674. Otherwise, please see your Calendly booking confirmation email to make changes to times or dates.

The museum reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a workshop if there is inclement weather, or if other unforeseen circumstances arise. Our educators will reach out to reschedule your program.

No Show

If you are running late, please contact the museum by calling 402-471-1674. The Nebraska State Historical Society reserves the right to modify workshops for groups 15 minutes late. If you are more than 15 minutes late, staff reserves the right to reschedule or cancel your workshop.

Chaperones

The Nebraska State Historical Society requires a student-to-chaperone ratio of 10:1, but groups are welcome to bring additional chaperones. Adult chaperones are expected to actively participate with students during their visit. For more information, please refer to our chaperone guide, available here.

Materials

Students should leave cell phones, backpacks, and other personal items stored away. We encourage students to have a water bottle, however they will not be allowed in the exhibit spaces. Limited storage space is available in our museum lobby for personal items.

Transportation

Limited parking is available in front of the museum for buses and school transportation vehicles. Groups using personal vehicles or that have additional chaperones should not park in front of the museum. Metered parking and parking garages are available around downtown Lincoln. Information about parking options in downtown Lincoln can be found here.

Behavior

Students, staff, and chaperones should act in a respectful manner. Groups that damage museum property, use disrespectful language, or are not accurately supervised will be asked to leave the museum.

Lunch Policy

The museum does not have a cafeteria space for students. Groups are asked to eat lunch outside; there is space for students in front of the Standing Bear statue across the street from the museum. In case of inclement weather, speak with education staff about alternatives.

Gift Shop

Students must be accompanied by an adult when shopping in the museum gift shop. If school groups restrict students from shopping in the gift shop museum, they should help the museum staff enforce that expectation. The museum gift shop is closed on Mondays.