History Nebraska Museum

Exhibits

Current Exhibits

Nebraska Unwrapped: Selections from the Collections

Nebraska Unwrapped: Selections from the Collections

Ongoing Exhibit Almost 150 objects archeological and historic artifacts connect visitors to the stories of Nebraskans both notable and notorious. From prehistory to the ...
Piecing Together The Past

Piecing Together The Past

Open through June 2024 Many thousands of people lived their lives in Nebraska. They left no written records and we don't know their names or stories. But they left ...
Portraits of Survival: Photographs by David Radler

Portraits of Survival: Photographs by David Radler

Portraits of Survival: Photographs by David Radler Open through 2026   The idea to photograph Holocaust survivors from the Omaha and Lincoln communities in ...
The True Wartime Escape: Margret and H.A. Rey’s Journey from France

The True Wartime Escape: Margret and H.A. Rey’s Journey from France

The True Wartime Escape: Margret and H.A. Rey's Journey from France Open through 2026   Most of us are familiar with the stories of Curious George. But why did ...

Upcoming Exhibits

Hold tight! New exhibits will be coming soon!

Online Only Exhibits

Aerial Photographer Experience in the Pacific During WWII

Villasur Expedition Hide Painting Reproduction

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 History Nebraska staff members to support our mission

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About History Nebraska
History Nebraska was founded in 1878 as the Nebraska State Historical Society 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 History Nebraska from a state institution to a state agency. The division is headed by Interim Director and CEO Jill Dolberg. They are assisted by an administrative staff responsible for financial and personnel functions, museum store services, security, and facilities maintenance for History Nebraska.
Explore Nebraska
Discover the real places and people of our past at these History Nebraska 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 History Nebraska members.

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

History Nebraska'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

History Nebraska Research and Reference Services help connect you to the material we collect and preserve.

Support History Nebraska
Make a cash donation to help us acquire, preserve, and interpret Nebraska’s history. Gifts to History Nebraska help leave a legacy and may help your taxes, too! Support the work of History Nebraska by donating to the History Nebraska Foundation today.

Volunteers are the heroes of History Nebraska. 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.