Hastings Museum of Natural and Cultural History

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Overview

Where Learning is an Adventure!

Keel boat races during Lewis & Clark program

School Programs

Plan your field trip. Curriculum-related programs introduce students to specific museum topics or exhibit areas.

Preschool Playday photo

Preschool Playday

Preschool Playday will return in September. These monthly programs are active learning experiences designed especially for preschool-aged children 3 to 5-years of age, which focus on having fun while learning.

Making candles

SummerFun Classes

Fun and exciting classes for all school-ages children. Have an adventure this summer with dinosaurs, outer space, mysteries and much more. Sign up your kids today!

Search Activities

Have fun exploring the museum and get a great lesson in natural and cultural history.

Mission Statement of Education Department

The mission of the education department is to provide inquiry-based, educative experiences for adults and youth, which are interactive, hands-on and engaging. Programs strive to interpret the natural and cultural history of Nebraska and to provide greater physical and intellectual access to the museum's collections through the creation of dialogues between visitors and objects.