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Coordinates: 40°48′50″N 96°41′59″W / 40.81389°N 96.69972°W / 40.81389; -96.69972
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Nebraska History Museum
Nebraska History Musueum (2023)
Map showing the location of Nebraska History Museum
Map showing the location of Nebraska History Museum
Nebraska History Museum
LocationLancaster County, Nebraska, U.S.
Nearest cityLincoln, Nebraska
Coordinates40°48′50″N 96°41′59″W / 40.81389°N 96.69972°W / 40.81389; -96.69972
OperatorNebraska State Historical Society

The Nebraska History Museum is operated by the Nebraska State Historical Society in Lincoln, NE. The museum displays various objects, photographs, and manuscripts from the Nebraska State Historical Society collections and archives through unique exhibits and hosts traveling exhibits that share other aspects of Nebraska history. Visitors can learn about life in Nebraska before it became a state, what it was like to live in Nebraska during the early years of statehood, and the moments that affected all Nebraskans, see unique artifacts only on display at the Nebraska History Museum and participate in a variety of educational programs for children and adults[1].

The museum participates in the Museums For All program, which provides free or reduced admissions to SNAP families. It also participates in a community access program that provides free admission to approved local non-profits and other community-focused organizations.