Plan Your Event
Located in Downtown Lincoln, the Nebraska History Museum offers a variety of versatile rental spaces to suit your needs, whether you’re hosting a corporate event, special celebration, or educational gathering. With a welcoming atmosphere and exhibits featuring fascinating artifacts and stories, our spaces are an inspiring setting for your next event. Let us help you craft an event that’s as memorable and unique as Nebraska itself.
Contact us by email at the link below or call 402-471-4782
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Oldfather Auditorium
Lecture space for presentations, conferences, screenings, and more.
- Capacity: 90 seated
- Chairs
- Podium and microphones
- Projection screen and ceiling-mounted projector
Please contact us for information on ADA Accessibility.
Availability
*Weekdays after hours, and full and half-day rates are available.

Gilmore Conference Room
Equipped with chairs and tables, the Gilmore Conference Room is a great space for meetings, presentations, training sessions, and graduation parties.
- Capacity: 40 seated
- ADA accessible space (walkers, wheelchairs, etc.)
- Moveable tables
- Smart Screen TV (perfect for conferences), speaker, Meeting Owl camera, and microphone
- Whiteboards and dry-erase markers
- Kitchenette
Availability
*Weekdays after hours, and full and half-day rates are available.

Lobby & Exhibits
The lobby space is a versatile space for a wide variety of events. From speakers to organizations using the space. It is a 30 ft x 40 ft space with the ability to move tables, chairs, and a TV monitor.
- Capacity: Varies
Availability
*Weekday and Saturday after-hour rates are available.
*The Nebraska History Museum is closed for state observed holidays and during severe weather events.
Event Planning Steps
- Fill out the form available here: Facility Use Request
- Review our facility use guidelines
- Schedule a walk-through of the space with our event manager (if requested)
- Sign contract and pay in full a minimum of 3 weeks before event
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