Hastings Museum

Category: Museum

Address: 1330 N Burlington Ave, Hastings, NE 68901, USA

Phone: +14024612399

Opening hours

Sunday: 1–6PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 9AM–5PM

Wednesday: 9AM–5PM

Thursday: 9AM–5PM

Friday: 9AM–7PM

Saturday: 9AM–7PM

Reviews

Darren Wright

Aug 21, 2022

Terrific museum with more things to see than you can really take in in a single trip. Will definitely be back again.

Brittany Bearss

Aug 20, 2022

The Hastings Museum was bigger than expected (3 floors)!! It was well worth the drive from Lincoln. The planetarium show was very interesting. The shows also have listening and captioning devices available for those who request them. Also a great place to go for Nebraska history, as they have displays of native species from thousands of years ago and fossils/bones of mammoths found in Nebraska. They also have replicas of local shops and newspapers from Hastings in the 1900s. They have so many things to see. In many of the exhibits there are draws below the top viewing area with just hundreds more things to see. Definitely a great place for families with kids, especially young ones. However it was still very fun as two adults going without children. Would highly recommend!!

Myron Jackson

Jul 19, 2022

My goal was to actually see the Kool-Aid exhibit at this museum. But I was very impressed and surprised at the rest of the facility. There is a planetarium with regular shows. There are a bunch of antique vehicles in the basement area. Their dioramas with various animals on the main floor. It is quite a collection and well worth the admission price. There is an elevator for those who need that accessibility. It was interesting seeing the history of Kool-Aid. Museum included everything from a replica of a store to costumes of the pitcher. There are lots of photos and displays of advertising and products from that time. Including variations on kool-aid. Museum is easy to get to. It's adjacent to an arboretum which is another pleasant excursion. There was a nice museum gift shop. It's very well done.

jason van clark

Jul 18, 2022

Nice museum with a lot to do for kids and adults

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Questions & Answers

William Kime has a photo from the spring of 1945 of a Hastings boy scout troop in front of the Presbyterian Church. The scouts and their leaders are identified by last names. Is this an artifact of interest to the museum?

Pam Withrow | Oct 10, 2019
Hastings Museum | Oct 10, 2019

It should be offered to the Adams County Historical Society before us. They keep all of the archival material for the county. However, if they do not want it then we would be happy to accept it.

What is the policy about masks and social distancing at the Imax shows?

Judith Sandeen | Oct 9, 2021
Hastings Museum | Oct 9, 2021

Currently masks are recommended but not required. There is no policy on social distancing. We urge patrons to keep a couple seats between parties but we can not enforce anything.

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Is there wifi on the patio out front? I am in town and want to play Pokemon go and it is one of the few places that I might be able to.

Austin Uden | Oct 9, 2020
Angie Meyer-Foster | Oct 9, 2020

No

Is there a discount for Veterans?

Elzy Brown | Oct 10, 2019
Hastings Museum | Oct 10, 2019

We have free admission for active duty military member and their families from Memorial Day to Labor Day. We also have $7 senior admission ages 55+ everyday.

I see "Oceans of Grass" will be on next week. What are the showtimes?

Cammie Farrell | Oct 10, 2019
Hastings Museum | Oct 10, 2019

Go here for all of our showtimes: http://hastingsmuseum.org/theatre/whats-showing/

Hi, the planetarium is open on sunday visits? Thanks!!!

Yonaldo Pardo Cruz | Oct 10, 2018
Hastings Museum | Oct 10, 2018

Yes, we have planetarium shows at 1, 2 & 3pm every day of the week during the summer!

How much is general admission

Lexi Jordan | Oct 10, 2018
Hastings Museum | Oct 10, 2018

general admission is $6 for children under 12 | $7 for seniors (60+) | $8 for adults

What movie is playing at the IMAX theater?

Susan Margritz | Oct 10, 2018
Lori Olinger | Oct 10, 2018

Besides Star Wars, Dream Big, Aircraft Carrier & Amazon Adventures 3D. I have been to see Amazon Adventures it was informative and interesting. Awesome. Grandkids 14-4 years of age all enjoyed.

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How big is the screen or stories

Inez Wardripo | Oct 10, 2018
Lori Olinger | Oct 10, 2018

IMAX is 35 mm. Film twice the size of normal theatre's. The idea before virtual reality was to make you feel like you were there.

What’s the entire menu for the concessions

Leonardo Arellanes | Oct 10, 2018
Lori Olinger | Oct 10, 2018

Do not know

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