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Step into a nostalgic holiday experience when you visit the Plainsman Museum during our annual Winter Wonderland of Trees!

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This event features trees decorated by local individuals and organizations, as well as ambient holiday atmospheres, an animated Christmas mystery special and more!

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TICKETS - $60.00

Annual Fundraiser 2026

In 2026, the Plainsman Museum will be turning 50 years old! Join us in celebrating this important milestone by attending our Annual Fundraiser Dinner & Auction.

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WHERE:

Plainsman Museum

210 16th Street

Aurora, NE 68818

 

WHEN:

Monday, February 2, 2026

5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Now Available!

We are now selling the official Hamilton County, Nebr. Celebrate America 250 merchandise items! You may purchase your merch items at the Plainsman Museum.

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210 16th Street

Aurora, NE 68818

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To learn more about Hamilton County's America 250 Celebration and about our merch items, see the official webpage by clicking the button below.

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?

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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.

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THANK YOU!

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Voyager17704456863, Tripadvisor, August 2025

"This museum is a hidden gem that should be discovered by all travelers on I-80 in Nebraska. A group of Canadians traveling in RVs was impressed when they stopped by... Thank you so much to all the people who make this museum a fantastic place to see. It is definitely worth a visit."
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Hours of Operation:

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

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

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

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

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General Admissions:

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

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

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

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

Contact Us

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Address:

210 16th Street

Aurora, NE 68818

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Phone: (402) 694-6531

Email: plainsman@hamilton.net

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All of the museum's buildings are ADA accessible, and we have up to four wheelchairs (not motorized) available for guests to use during their visit. We also have ADA restrooms in our Main Building and Agricultural Building.

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