Hastings Museum

Hastings Museum is a three-story building featuring natural history exhibits, wildlife dioramas, and a collection of over 200 bird species from Nebraska. The spaces contain various objects and displays that document the local history and nature of the area.

The museum was founded in 1927 and grew into the largest municipal institution of its kind between Chicago and Denver. Since its establishment, it has continued to develop and collect objects to preserve the local heritage of the region.

The museum displays permanent exhibits about Native Americans of the Plains through artifacts and educational materials about their traditional way of life. Visitors today can see how these communities inhabited and used the land in this region.

The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday for visitors who want to explore the exhibits at their own pace. The three floors allow guests to plan their visit flexibly and spend time on the areas that interest them most.

The museum houses a special exhibit about Kool-Aid, the beverage invented in Hastings. This section shows the history of this Nebraska-made product and its rise to popularity.

Location: Hastings

Address: 1330 N Burlington Ave, Hastings, NE 68901

Opening Hours: Monday off; Tuesday-Thursday 10:00-16:00; Friday-Saturday 10:00-20:00; Sunday 13:00-18:00; Holidays off

Phone: +14024612399

Website: http://hastingsmuseum.org

GPS coordinates: 40.60006,-98.39141

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:43