. 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 [...]
Meteorite Exhibit Additions When a meteorite hits Earth, it leaves more than a crater behind. The new artifacts in our meteorite exhibit are evidence that a meteorite impacted our planet. Only an impact event could create the intense pressure on the Earth’s surface needed to form these objects. New Additions Include Shatter Cones Indochinites [...]
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 [...]
History on Foot Downtown Fire of 1879 Below are images that accompany the walking tour. They are sorted by address. Thank you to the Adams [...]
History on Foot Downtown Below are images that accompany the walking tour. They are sorted by address. [...]
D-Day 80th Anniversary Activities The National Parks Service recently named Hastings, Nebraska a World War II Heritage City. This designation honors communities and their citizens who stepped into the workforce to support America’s war effort. Just one WWII Heritage City is designated in each state. To celebrate this honor, the Museum, Library, and Airport [...]
Pedal Trolley Tours Downtown Below are images that accompany the walking tour. They are sorted by address. [...]
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 [...]
