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THE PLAINSMAN MUSEUM

"Journey Through Yesterday!"
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Happy Autumn from the Plainsman Museum!
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Holiday History:

Halloween

Take a stroll through the murky woods of history and read about the history of Halloween.

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Holiday History: Thanksgiving

Gather around and satisfy your appetite for history as you read about the origins of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Upcoming Events

  • "Nebraska Roots" Art Exhibition
    "Nebraska Roots" Art Exhibition
    Thu, Aug 15
    Aurora
    Aug 15, 2024, 9:00 AM – Nov 08, 2024, 4:00 PM
    Aurora, 210 16th St, Aurora, NE 68818, USA
    Come and see Impact Nebraska Artists' "Nebraska Roots" exhibition at the Plainsman Museum!
  • Artists' Reception - "Nebraska Roots" Exhibition
    Artists' Reception - "Nebraska Roots" Exhibition
    Sat, Oct 26
    Aurora
    Oct 26, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Aurora, 210 16th St, Aurora, NE 68818, USA
    Come to the museum on Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM and meet the artists of the Impact Nebraska Artists' "Nebraska Roots" exhibition and enjoy some light refreshments!
  • Winter Wonderland of Trees
    Winter Wonderland of Trees
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Nov 29
    Aurora
    Nov 29, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Aurora, 210 16th St, Aurora, NE 68818, USA
    Experience the Spirit of Christmas Past at the Plainsman Museum!
  • Giving Weekend
    Giving Weekend
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Nov 29
    Aurora
    Nov 29, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Aurora, 210 16th St, Aurora, NE 68818, USA
    Celebrate the season of giving when you visit the Plainsman Museum during our Giving Weekend event!
  • Come Home to Christmas
    Come Home to Christmas
    Sat, Nov 30
    Aurora
    Nov 30, 2024, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Aurora, Aurora, NE 68818, USA
    Begin the holiday season by joining the city of Aurora for Come Home to Christmas!
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We are an official
Nebraska Holiday Passport
destination!

Help Support the Plainsman Museum by Writing a Review!

Did you enjoy your visit to the Plainsman Museum? Were you pleased with the response for a research request? What did you like about our exhibits, and/or what can we improve upon for the future?

Help support the Plainsman Museum by letting us and others know about your "journey through yesterday" experience! Leave a review on any of the following review forums.

THANK YOU!

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Sandy F., 2023

"I was thoroughly impressed by the comprehensive exhibits, yet homey feeling of the museum. I was on a road trip through Nebraska, and this was a highlight."
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Hours of Operation:

Tues. - Fri. ..................... 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Sat. .................................. 9:00AM - 2:00PM

Sun. ................................................ CLOSED

Mon. ............................................... CLOSED

General Admissions:

Adult ..................................................... $7.00

Senior (age 60+) .................................. $5.00

Student (age 5-17) ............................... $4.00

Children under 5 yrs. ........................ FREE

Contact Us

Address:

210 16th Street

Aurora, NE 68818

Phone: (402) 694-6531

Email: plainsman@hamilton.net

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All of the museum's buildings are ADA accessible. We also have ADA restrooms in our Main Building and Agricultural Building.

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