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SUMMARY:Community Conversation
DESCRIPTION:When: Tuesday\, December 1\nWhen: 9:00 am\nWhere: Hastings Museum\nPrice: FREE \nThe Hastings Museum is inviting the public to participate in a discussion focused on planning a new exhibit about the history and legacy of the Naval Ammunition Depot (NAD) \nJoin us on Tuesday\, December 1 at 9:00 am for a Community Conversation focused on gathering feedback and ideas about what this future gallery could include. \nAs we begin early development of this exhibit\, staff are seeking input to guide its direction\, themes\, and storytelling. The Naval Ammunition Depot played a significant role in Hastings’ history\, influencing everything from wartime production efforts to everyday life. This event offers an opportunity for the public to share their thoughts and help shape the topics presented in the upcoming exhibit. \nFor those unable to attend\, feedback forms are open\, with both online and physical copies available. \nThis event is part of the Museum’s ongoing Community Conversation series\, which gathers public input to guide institutional planning and development efforts. Individuals of all backgrounds and levels of NAD knowledge are encouraged to take part. These discussions and renovations support the Hastings Museum’s mission of sparking curiosity\, inviting exploration\, and telling the ongoing story of Central Nebraska. \n\nFILL OUT FEEDBACK FORM
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SUMMARY:Birthday Bash
DESCRIPTION:When: Saturday\, January 9\nMembers Only: 9:00 am-12:00 pm\nCommunity Celebration: 12:00 pm- 7:00 pm\nWhere: Hastings Museum\nPrice: FREE \n2027 marks the Hastings Museum’s Centennial\, celebrating 100 years of sparking curiosity\, inviting exploration\, and telling the ongoing story of Central Nebraska! \nJoin us on Saturday\, January 9\, as we kick off a year of special programs and celebrations with our Birthday Bash\, commemorating the anniversary of the Museum’s opening to the public in 1927. \nHastings Museum members are invited to start the festivities with an exclusive birthday party from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm\, featuring cake\, classic birthday games\, and fun for all ages. Please RSVP by January 1 to help us plan for supplies. \nFrom 12:00 to 7:00 pm\, enjoy free Museum admission for everyone as our way of saying thank you for a century of community support. Explore our exhibits\, enjoy our Planetarium shows\, and celebrate 100 years of discovery with us! \nMake a day of it with films in our Super Screen Theatre\, too! A variety of films will be shown throughout the day\, beginning at 10:00 am\, with the final film starting at 6:00 pm. Film tickets are available for an additional cost. \nThe Hastings Museum first opened its doors on January 9\, 1927\, in the former Hawthorne School building\, bringing the lifelong vision of founder Albert Munsell Brooking to life. Driven by a passion for collecting and a fascination with the natural world\, Brooking created a place where people could explore\, learn\, and discover. One hundred years later\, that spirit of curiosity continues! \nBe part of this milestone celebration as we honor our history\, thank our community\, and look forward to the next century of discovery at the Hastings Museum. \n\nMEMBER RSVP (Closes January 1)
URL:https://hastingsmuseum.org/event/birthday-bash/
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