December 8, 7 - 7:45 pm The Sky Tonight - LIVE Weather permitting, we're hosting an hour of stargazing under the REAL night sky. Meet us in Brickyard Park. We'll stay socially distant when possible and masks will be required. No telescopes for this event, we'll use a handheld laser pointer to locate [...]
The excitement of the Museum in your own home! We're bringing all of the educational fun you have at the Museum home to you. Museum Minutes The Constellations Free Large Format Films Activities & Downloads Online Exhibits Astronomy Spotlight [...]
Every April during National Volunteer Week, the Museum recognizes our amazing volunteers who donate 50 hours or more in one year at a City Council meeting. With those meetings going digital due to the COVID pandemic, we still wanted to show our appreciation for these volunteers. We also recognize volunteers earning the Presidential Volunteer [...]
. . . Want to beat the winter break blahs this year but cry a little at the thought of coming up with ways to keep your kids or grandkids busy? Let us help with that! We have assembled kits that are sure to be boredom busters. It will require just a little prep [...]
Let’s have a little fun Join us Sat, Feb. 13. This is not just another online event! . You are invited to a Digital Virtual Online Museumy Shindig (DVOMS)! What’s that? — a great 90+ minutes of fun for grown folks. This program is an equally cool way to celebrate Valentine’s or Galentine’s. It is [...]
Doing Our Part We are so happy to have visitors back at the Museum! Some of our most frequently asked questions are addressed below. We are aware of the CDC's new guidelines as of May 13, and are reviewing them. Any change of policy will be announced on this website and on our [...]
HASTINGS, Neb. - Hastings Museum received a $123,027 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the NEH's CARES Act grants that were announced this week, and a $8,900 grant from Humanities Nebraska. Funds from both grants support Museum staff who work with humanities program and exhibit planning. [...]
HASTINGS, Neb., June 23, 2020 - The Hastings City Council met last night and approved the Hastings Museum's reopening plans. Details include:-- A 10-day exclusive reopening for Museum members, with a June 30 start date.-- A reopening to the general public on July 14.-- The Nature Nook and the Planetarium will stay closed for now.-- The [...]
On March 1, 1867, Nebraska was admitted into the union as the 37th state. Adams County was formed that same year and organized in 1871. In celebration, the Hastings Museum and the Adams County Historical Society have chosen to do something a little different. We are honoring those who have helped in the development [...]
