Knight Museum and Sandhills Center

Knight Museum and Sandhills Center Beautiful museum located in Alliance Nebraska, depicting the Sandhills and local history. This is a free museum. Donations are welcomed.

Memorial Day Weekend at the Knight Museum and Sandhills Center 🇺🇸Museum staff and volunteers will be available throughou...
05/22/2026

Memorial Day Weekend at the Knight Museum and Sandhills Center 🇺🇸

Museum staff and volunteers will be available throughout Memorial Day weekend to assist patrons in locating loved ones at the cemetery.

We will also be offering Grave Witching demonstrations:
📅 Saturday & Sunday
🕑 2:00 PM

Demonstrations may also be available upon request throughout the weekend.

Whether you are visiting family graves, exploring local history, or simply curious about the practice of grave witching, we invite you to stop by and visit with us.

📍 Knight Museum and Sandhills Center
908 Yellowstone Ave. • Alliance, NE
📞 308-762-2384

Tonight at 5:30 PM!Join us at the Knight Museum and Sandhills Center for the final program in our Sandhills series:The S...
05/21/2026

Tonight at 5:30 PM!

Join us at the Knight Museum and Sandhills Center for the final program in our Sandhills series:

The Sandhills are Open!

Presented by Geoff & Cheri Hopkins, tonight’s program will dive into:
✔️ Homesteading
✔️ Ranching
✔️ Early towns
✔️ The Kinkaiders

Whether you attended the full series or are joining us for the first time, everyone is welcome!

📍 908 Yellowstone Ave., Alliance, NE
📞 308-762-2384

See you tonight!

Tomorrow night!Don’t miss the final installment of our four-part Sandhills history series at the Knight Museum and Sandh...
05/20/2026

Tomorrow night!

Don’t miss the final installment of our four-part Sandhills history series at the Knight Museum and Sandhills Center.

📅 Thursday, May 21
🕠 5:30 PM

“The Sandhills are Open!” will cover the settlement of the Sandhills through stories of homesteading, ranching, town development, and the Kinkaiders.
We’ve loved sharing this series with our community and hope you’ll join us for the conclusion!

📍 Knight Museum and Sandhills Center
908 Yellowstone Ave., Alliance, NE

🛍️ Memorial Day Sale at the Gift Shop! 🛍️Stop by the Knight Museum and Sandhills Center gift shop and shop our Memorial ...
05/19/2026

🛍️ Memorial Day Sale at the Gift Shop! 🛍️

Stop by the Knight Museum and Sandhills Center gift shop and shop our Memorial Day sale table featuring:

🔥 45% OFF everything on the table! 🔥

Browse a variety of:
▪️ T-shirts
▪️ Seasonal items
▪️ Gifts & souvenirs
▪️ Fun finds and more!

The sale runs through the end of May, and new items may be added throughout the month — so be sure to stop in and take a look!

📍 908 Yellowstone Ave. • Alliance, NE

The final program in our Sandhills history series is almost here!Join us Thursday, May 21 at 5:30 PM at the Knight Museu...
05/18/2026

The final program in our Sandhills history series is almost here!

Join us Thursday, May 21 at 5:30 PM at the Knight Museum and Sandhills Center for:
The Sandhills are Open!

Presented by Geoff & Cheri Hopkins, this fascinating program will explore:
▪️ Homesteading
▪️ Sandhills towns
▪️ Establishing ranches
▪️ The Kinkaiders

Even if you missed earlier programs, this is a wonderful introduction to Sandhills settlement history and the people who shaped western Nebraska.

📍 908 Yellowstone Ave., Alliance
📞 308-762-2384

📚✨ New in the Gift Shop! ✨📚We’ve got some fun new reads on the shelves!🐾 P is for Prairie Dog – a charming prairie alpha...
05/12/2026

📚✨ New in the Gift Shop! ✨📚

We’ve got some fun new reads on the shelves!

🐾 P is for Prairie Dog – a charming prairie alphabet book
🌽 C is for Cornhusker – celebrate Nebraska pride
🦬 Little Nebraska – packed with fun facts, rhymes, and riddles

Perfect for kids, gifts, or anyone who loves Nebraska! Stop in and check them out before they’re gone!

🎨 Don’t miss your last chance to experience the beautiful ANAC Traveling Art Show at the museum!From striking photograph...
05/06/2026

🎨 Don’t miss your last chance to experience the beautiful ANAC Traveling Art Show at the museum!

From striking photography to stunning landscapes and vibrant artwork, this exhibit has brought incredible talent and creativity to our museum. Stop in and take one more look before the show leaves.

🖼️ Last day to view the exhibit: Sunday, May 10

Bring a friend, wander the gallery, and enjoy these amazing works while they’re still here!

📍Knight Museum & Sandhills Center

We’re excited to announce that the Knight Museum & Sandhills Center is officially a partner site for WanderNebraska!This...
05/04/2026

We’re excited to announce that the Knight Museum & Sandhills Center is officially a partner site for WanderNebraska!

This statewide tourism program encourages you to explore Nebraska’s hidden gems—and we’re proud to be one of the stops along the way.

When you visit, be sure to check in and log your stop as part of your WanderNebraska journey. It’s a fun way to discover new places, support local communities, and experience everything Nebraska has to offer.

We can’t wait to welcome travelers from across the state and beyond—come see us soon!

☀️ Summer Hours Start May 4!It’s that time of year again—our seasonal summer hours are here!Beginning Monday, May 4 and ...
05/04/2026

☀️ Summer Hours Start May 4!

It’s that time of year again—our seasonal summer hours are here!

Beginning Monday, May 4 and running through Labor Day, you’ll have more time to visit:

🕗 Monday – Friday: 8 AM – 7 PM
🕙 Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM
🕐 Sunday: 1 PM – 5 PM

Whether you're exploring with family, hosting visitors, or just popping in—we’re excited to have more time for you this summer!

📍 Knight Museum & Sandhills Center
Come see us!

🚨 HAPPENING TONIGHT! 🚨Join us at 5:30 PM at the Knight Museum and Sandhills Center for:🤠 Cattle Trails, Cowboys, Cowtown...
04/30/2026

🚨 HAPPENING TONIGHT! 🚨

Join us at 5:30 PM at the Knight Museum and Sandhills Center for:

🤠 Cattle Trails, Cowboys, Cowtowns, & Early Ranches

This is Program 3 of 4 in our Sandhills series—and it’s packed with fascinating local history you won’t hear anywhere else.

Bring a friend, come curious, and spend your evening with us!

We’re just ONE DAY AWAY from our next Sandhills program!Join us tomorrow (Thursday, April 30th at 5:30 PM) at the Knight...
04/29/2026

We’re just ONE DAY AWAY from our next Sandhills program!

Join us tomorrow (Thursday, April 30th at 5:30 PM) at the Knight Museum and Sandhills Center for:

“Cattle Trails, Cowboys, Cowtowns, & Early Ranches”

From dusty cattle drives to the rise of cowtowns, this program brings Western Nebraska history to life in a way you can picture and feel.

📍 Free & open to the public
📞 Questions? Call 308-762-2384

Come learn something new about the place we call home.

Address

908 Yellowstone Avenue
Alliance, NE
69301

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+13087622384

Website

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