Hastings Museum

Hastings Museum Stop in for our exhibits, a show in our full dome planetarium, or a film in our super screen theatre!
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We're the largest municipal museum between Chicago and Denver. Hastings Museum, accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, connects people to the world – and universe – through educational programs, exhibits and films, and inspires greater public respect for and understanding of our past and future.

We’re excited to sweeten this year’s Member Celebration thanks to our dessert sponsor! 🍦🎉A big thank you to Hiland Dairy...
05/31/2026

We’re excited to sweeten this year’s Member Celebration thanks to our dessert sponsor! 🍦🎉

A big thank you to Hiland Dairy for donating delicious ice cream for everyone to enjoy after dinner. We appreciate your help in making this event even more special for our members.

Hiland Dairy is a farmer-owned company that produces a wide variety of dairy products, including milk, ice cream, and other favorites made with care from local dairy farms across the region.

Don't miss this event featuring a new large-format film, planetarium show, and summer exhibit! Let us know if you can make it by June 6.

🔗 Learn about our sponsor: hilanddairy.com

🔗Learn about the event: hastingsmuseum.org/event/member-celebration

What's showing at the Hastings Museum? 🎥✨Whether you enjoy educational films, Hollywood hits, or mesmerizing planetarium...
05/31/2026

What's showing at the Hastings Museum? 🎥✨

Whether you enjoy educational films, Hollywood hits, or mesmerizing planetarium shows, we've got something for everyone.

Check out this week's showtimes and secure your tickets today!

🔗hastingsmuseum.org/whats-showing-at-hastings-museum

Today is the LAST day to visit Let’s Build! 🧱One of our most popular hands-on exhibits closes today, so don’t miss your ...
05/31/2026

Today is the LAST day to visit Let’s Build! 🧱

One of our most popular hands-on exhibits closes today, so don’t miss your final chance to explore, create, and play before it heads out to make room for something new.

We’ve loved seeing so many builders and creators enjoy this exhibit, and while it’s leaving for now, we will bring it back again someday!

05/31/2026

Pre-Chautauqua events start tomorrow in Hastings! Meet at to explore sites that tell the story of Germans from Russia! Details: NebraskaChautauqua.org * Presented by our friends at Hastings Museum !

The Super Pollinators 🦋Make this summer one to remember! Our Summer Fun classes offer a wide range of hands-on experienc...
05/30/2026

The Super Pollinators 🦋

Make this summer one to remember! Our Summer Fun classes offer a wide range of hands-on experiences designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and discovery for kids of all ages.

Browse the lineup, pick your favorites, and get ready for a season full of learning and fun. Just be sure to grab your spot before classes fill up!

🔗 hastingsmuseum.org/summer-fun
📍 1330 N Burlington Ave, Hastings, NE
📞 (402)-461-2399

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Coming soon to the Hastings Museum! 🚀We’ve had so many requests for this one, and we’re thrilled to finally bring Projec...
05/30/2026

Coming soon to the Hastings Museum! 🚀

We’ve had so many requests for this one, and we’re thrilled to finally bring Project Hail Mary to our super screen. From the creators of The Martian and starring Ryan Gosling, this epic sci-fi adventure takes you on a mission to the stars where one man may be humanity’s last hope.

Showtimes & Tickets: hastingsmuseum.org/shows/project-hail-mary

We’re serving up something special at this year’s Member Celebration! 🐷🎉A big thank you to our sponsor, Nebraska Pork Pr...
05/29/2026

We’re serving up something special at this year’s Member Celebration! 🐷🎉

A big thank you to our sponsor, Nebraska Pork Producers, for donating, preparing, and serving delicious pulled pork sandwiches for the evening’s dinner.

The Nebraska Pork Producers Association is a statewide organization that represents pork producers across Nebraska. They work to support farmers, promote responsible pork production, and share information about how pork is raised and used in everyday meals.

Members are invited to enjoy a FREE dinner, explore our new summer exhibit, see our new planetarium show and large-format film, and celebrate together at this annual favorite event.

Don’t forget to RSVP by June 6! We can’t wait to celebrate with you.

🔗Learn about our sponsor: https://nepork.org

🔗Learn about the event: https://hastingsmuseum.org/event/member-celebration

Join us on Saturday, June 6, for a traditional “Bed Turning” quilt presentation, where multiple quilts are carefully sta...
05/29/2026

Join us on Saturday, June 6, for a traditional “Bed Turning” quilt presentation, where multiple quilts are carefully stacked on a bed and revealed one at a time. 🛏🪡

As each quilt is turned and lifted for viewing, the presenter will share its history, construction techniques, estimated date, and the personal or cultural stories connected to the piece. Originating as a way for women to showcase their finest needlework to neighbors and communities, bed turnings continue to offer a meaningful and engaging way to experience the beauty and heritage of handmade textiles.

This program will feature quilts from the Hastings Museum collections, presented in an intimate, storytelling format. A bed will serve as the focal point of the event, with quilts layered and revealed sequentially so each piece can be appreciated individually along with its unique story. This is a special opportunity for both quilters and non-quilters to explore historic and distinctive textiles and learn more about the craftsmanship and preservation behind them.

This program is sponsored by Humanities Nebraska.

Last chance to build, play, and create! 🔨🧱Let’s Build will close on May 31 as we get ready to unveil a brand-new tempora...
05/29/2026

Last chance to build, play, and create! 🔨🧱

Let’s Build will close on May 31 as we get ready to unveil a brand-new temporary exhibit at our Member Celebration on June 11.

If you haven’t explored this interactive exhibit yet, now’s the time to visit before the next big thing moves in!

HISTORY ON FOOT 👣Our first walking tour of the season is happening THIS WEEKEND, and we can’t wait to take you along Has...
05/28/2026

HISTORY ON FOOT 👣

Our first walking tour of the season is happening THIS WEEKEND, and we can’t wait to take you along Hastings’ west side as we uncover the stories of the Germans From Russia families who helped shape our community.

From historic homes and churches to neighborhood grocery stores, this FREE 2-hour walking tour brings history to life right where it happened.

🗓 Sunday, May 31st
⏰ 1:00-3:00 pm
📍 T'Dance (1400 W A St.)
🎟️ No tickets needed. The tour is free-will donation.

❗This program is weather-dependent. If it is cancelled due to inclement weather, we will post that update on our website and page.

We will have another offering on June 16th from 9:00-11:00 am.

Address

1330 N Burlington Avenue
Hastings, NE
68901

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 7pm
Sunday 1pm - 6pm

Telephone

(402) 461-2399

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