Nebraska History Museum

Nebraska History Museum

The museum will be closed on Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25.

Hours

Tuesday – Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday and Monday: Closed

Closed during state-observed holidays.

Admission

Adults (19 and over): $5
Children (5-18): $3
Under 5: Free

College/University Students, NSHS Members, Employees of Nebraska Museums, AAM/AASLH/ICOM Members, and School Groups: Free

Community Access Program Organizations: Free

Contact

School Tour Contact:
402-471-1674
Email

Museum Information Contact:
402-471-4782
Email

Address

131 Centennial Mall N
Lincoln, NE 68508

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The Nebraska History Museum is part of the Museums for All program. The program supports those receiving food assistance (SNAP) benefits by providing reduced admission fees. Visit the Nebraska History Museum for a minimal fee of $2 per adult and $1 per child when you show your SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card.

12,000 years of history! Many people and cultures have made Nebraska their home. Come see fascinating artifacts and hear amazing stories from our rich past.

  • Learn about life in Nebraska before it became a state, what it was like to live in Nebraska during the early years of statehood, and the moments that affected all Nebraskans.
  • See unique artifacts only on display at the Nebraska History Museum.
  • Participate in a variety of educational programs for children and adults.

We have over 125,000 objects in our collections and we continue to collect items that tell the story of Nebraska’s history.

Nebraska History Museum Experiences

Piecing Together the Past

Current Exhibits

Educational Programs

adults on a tour through the Nebraska history museum

Adult Guided Tours

Help Shape 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 Director Daryl Bohac. 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.