WWII in Hastings
WWII In Hastings Below are images that accompany the Museum's bus tour. [...]
What a find!
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 [...]
History On Foot – University Avenue
History on Foot University Avenue Below are images that accompany the tour. They are sorted by address. https://youtu.be/mS9aLtFhbs4 Adams County Historical Society Link [...]
Tri City Food Fight
Each year Hastings Museum participates in the Tri-City Food Fight with the Stuhr Museum in Grand Island and The Archway in Kearney. It's a friendly way to compete and see which organization can collect the most food for their local food pantry. It's also a key way each organization gives back to the community that [...]
Festival of Trees
Festival of Trees. This FREE program allows local non-profit youth and adult clubs to showcase what their organization is all about by decorating a Christmas tree. Tree Decorating Nov. 16-20 On Display through January 2. There are limited spots available. First come [...]
NEW Outdoor Classroom
Enjoy a new way to get up close with nature at the Hastings Museum. And Teachers: Ask about booking time in the Outdoor Classroom as an add-on to your field trips! Our Outdoor Classroom is designed to entice the young to explore the world around them through music, art, play, and movement. It features [...]
History On Foot Downtown
History on Foot Downtown Below are images that accompany the walking tour. They are sorted by address. The County Jail [...]
George Elbaum Presentation
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 [...]
We LOVE Our Volunteers
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 [...]
Keep Your Kids Engaged this Summer!
. 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: Science Detectives, Movie Making, Brickmania, and Underwater Art ... just to name a few. Classes fill quickly, register today. Link [...]