‘Oz the Great and Powerful’ 3D will be showcased on the Museum’s giant screen on two upcoming weekends: May 24-26 and June 7-9. Disney’s fantastical adventure imagines the origins of L. Frank Baum’s beloved wizard character. Trailer below. When Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty [...]
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Family Programs Announced for June & July
Artastic Fun Saturday, JUNE 1, 2-4 pm Reservation Required by Thurs., May 30 Members: $3 Non-members: Children Ages 3-12: $8 Seniors 60+: $9 • Adults: $10 Do your kids love arts and crafts? Or maybe it’s you! Can’t keep yourself off Pinterest? Join us for an artastic afternoon at the Museum! Families will create projects [...]
The Doors ‘Live at the Bowl’ Next Pepsi Max Rock Concert Film, Saturday, June 1
The Doors are next up in the Pepsi Max Rock Concert Film Series. Plus, we’ve added The Rolling Stones! Don’t miss these amazing films on our three-story screen—with crystal clear high definition video and digital surround sound. In our Theatre, this isn’t just rock—it’s Rock up close! The Pepsi Max Rock Concert Film Series will [...]
‘Tornado Alley 3D’ Storms Back to Museum
Tornado Alley 3D, an explosive 3D film narrated by Bill Paxton (Twister, Titanic), first gave Hastings an up-close look at tornadoes in 2012. Now, for a limited time, the Museum is bringing this crowd pleaser back for 2 pm Saturday and Sunday matinees—just in time for tornado season. Considered one of the most successful giant-screen [...]
Film Adaptation of Award-Winning Chicano Novel to Debut at Hastings Museum
Based on the controversial, award-winning Chicano novel by acclaimed author Rudolfo Anaya, BLESS ME, ULTIMA is a turbulent coming-of-age story about a young boy, Antonio (Luke Ganalon), growing up in New Mexico during World War II. When a mysterious curandera (healer) named Ultima (Miriam Colon) comes to live with his family, she teaches him about [...]
‘Great Expectations’ comes to Hastings Museum direct from London’s West End
For the very first time, the Charles Dickens classic Great Expectations will be staged in London’s West End, and audiences around the world will be able to share in this historic experience at their local theaters. Hastings Museum is the first theatre in Nebraska to book this incredible production. Much like Phantom of the Opera, [...]
‘Les Misérables’ showing on Hastings Museum giant screen
Les Misérables is the motion-picture adaptation of the beloved book by Victor Hugo. A global stage sensation, the live production has been seen by more than 60 million people in 42 countries and in 21 languages around the globe. Terrific in any theatre—but amazing in ours—Les Misérables is showing on Hastings Museum’s giant digital screen [...]
‘Lincoln’ comes to Hastings Museum
Steven Spielberg directs three-time Academy Award® winner Daniel Day-Lewis in “Lincoln,” a revealing drama that focuses on the 16th President’s tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country, and abolish slavery. With [...]
‘Imagitarium Saturdays’ New Event for Families
Families can now create and explore together during our new monthly program, Imagitarium Saturday. Look for it on the 4th Saturday of each month. The Imagination Playground will be open from 10-11:15 am for children of all ages to build, stack, and design using the giant blue foam blocks. A full dome planetarium show will [...]
Experience ‘Life of Pi’ in 3D on Hastings Museum’s Giant Screen
Life of Pi is a 2012 American 3D live action, computer animation, adventure drama film based on Yann Martel’s 2001 novel of the same name. Directed by Ang Lee, the film is based on an adapted screenplay by David Magee, and stars Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan, Gérard Depardieu, Tabu, and Adil Hussain. Trailer below. The [...]
