SAVE THE DATE! Kool-Aid Days will take place Friday, August 15th-Sunday, August 17th this year! The theme this year is "Grape Escape." This is a vibrant celebration that pays homage to the enduring legacy of the beloved sweet drink. Held every August in Hastings, this festival unites locals and visitors in commemorating the town's [...]
. Wow! We're REALLY looking forward to this summer! Each year we offer a new slate of Summer Fun classes to keep your kids engaged in history, art, and science. This year we're offering: Brick Challenge, Reading Railroad, Nature Nuttiest, and Snack Attack... just to name a few. Classes fill quickly, register today. Keep [...]
All About Astronomy Join us as we embark on an interstellar journey at the Museum! This New Year, we're taking you on a cosmic adventure. Discover fascinating exhibits that delve into the mysteries of the universe, engage in programs that spark space curiosity, and enjoy breathtaking planetarium shows that transform everyone into an astronomy [...]
Visit Today! Through Museums for All, people receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can pay reduced admission to more than 1,200 museums throughout the United States simply by presenting their EBT card and a photo ID. Hastings Museum is now a proud participant in this program! So, if your family receives SNAP benefits, [...]
HASTINGS, Neb. - Hastings Museum local tour dates announced. If you are interested in local history, look no further for history and fun. See the variety of tours we have below. History on Foot-Downtown Adams County Cruise History on Foot-CCC Campus Pedal Trolley Tours WWII Bus Tours [...]
Big News about Small Trains Our newest large format film, Train Time, opens to the public on our super screen October 6. So lately, we've had a one-track mind. This train of thought just can't be derailed. Here's our announcement: We're partnering with the Tri-City Model Railroad Association (TCMRA). During the [...]
Our Outdoor Classroom is designed to entice the young to explore the world around them through music, art, play, and movement. It features special stations for art, building, and learning about the weather; there are walls dedicated to music making and magnetic tubing, as well as a discovery table to really examine a variety [...]
HASTINGS, Neb. - Just last week, Hastings Museum installed a 6-foot, 200 lbs. statue of the Kool-Aid Man as part of the stunning update to its entrance. Kool-Aid was the brainchild of Hastings resident, Edwin Perkins. The Museum's Kool-Aid Discover the Dream exhibit explores the life of Perkins and how the brand became and [...]
On April 28, Holocaust Remembrance Day, we were honored to host a screening of the film Who Will Write Our History, followed by a live virtual presentation from Holocaust survivor, George Elbaum. The program sold out, so not everyone who was interested was able to hear the presentation. Above is a link to all [...]
How do we make it all happen? Volunteers! They mean so much to us. Last year they donated 1,332 hours of service to the Museum! They help us run art stations for scouting events. They clean up our classrooms, guide small group activities, and help maintain our exhibits. Every summer they pour lots and [...]
