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Exhibits

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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 ...
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New to View: Showcasing Sound, Screen, and Sports

New to View: Showcasing Sound, Screen, and Sports

New to View: Showcasing Sound, Screen, and Sports   Now open on the 2nd Floor The Nebraska State Historical Society's mission is to “collect, preserve, and open ...
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Piecing Together The Past

Piecing Together The Past

Ongoing Exhibit 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 ...
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Play Unplugged: Historic Games and Pastimes

Play Unplugged: Historic Games and Pastimes

Play Unplugged: Historic Games and Pastimes Open through 2026   How did Nebraskans in the past keep themselves entertained before video games and ...
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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 ...
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Tactile History: The Pershing Auditorium Mural

Tactile History: The Pershing Auditorium Mural

Inspired by the reinstallation of the Pershing Auditorium Mural within Wyuka Park and Cemetery in Lincoln, Nebraska, a 3-D tactile model of the ceramic tile mural is now ...
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Upcoming Exhibits

Our Nebraska: The Place, Its People, & Their Impact

Our Nebraska: The Place, Its People, & Their Impact

Opening Tuesday, June 30th!   The history of this land begins long before 1776. Before Nebraska was a state, people had been living here for thousands of years. ...
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Hold tight! New exhibits will be coming soon!

Online Only Exhibits

Aerial Photographer Experience in the Pacific During WWII

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Villasur Expedition Hide Painting Reproduction

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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.

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Explore Nebraska

Discover the real places and people of our past at these NSHS sites.

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Chimney Rock
Fort Robinson
John Neihardt
Nebraska History Museum

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Neligh Mill
Senator Norris House
Thomas Kennard House
Historical Markers
Gift Shops

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.

Museum Field Trips
Virtual Field Trips
Homeschool Days
Summer Workshops
Scout Merit Badge Workshops

NSHS Programs

Learn more about the programs associated with NSHS.

Historical Marker Program
National Register of Historic Places
Nebraska Hall of Fame
Semiquincentennial Commission

 

 

Nebraska Statewide Cemetery Registry
Heritage Hero Award Recipients
Nebraska SHRAB

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.

Research, Reference, & Genealogy
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Library Search
Manuscript Finding Aids
Moving Images Inventories
Photo Collection List
Sound Recordings Inventories

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!

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Archeology
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Conservation Center
Digital Curation
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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.

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