Source: www.visitnebraska.gov, website for Nebraska Department of Economic Development, Travel & Tourism Division.
January/February jAnuAry EvEnts 1/1-12: the last reef 3D – Hastings, neb. Hastings Museum. Go on a global journey to explore our connection with the ocean's reefs. $8-10. 1330 N. Burlington Ave. For more information, visit www.hastingsmuseum.org or call 402-461-2399.
1/5-3/24: Polar obsession: Photographs by Paul nicklen – Hastings, neb. Hastings Museum. A visual journey through the Arctic and Antarctic regions studying wildlife on ice and in the sea. $5-7. 1330 N. Burlington Ave. For more information, visit www.hastingsmuseum.org or call 402-461-2399.
1/1-31: ring in the new year with the madison county museum – madison, neb. Madison County Historical Society Museum. Highlights from the museum’s collections will be on display. 210 W. 3rd St. M-F/1-4pm. For more information, visit www. madisoncountryhistory.org or call 402-992-1221.
1/6-2/10: Homesteader & movie Film Festival – beatrice, neb. Homestead National Monument. Homestead National Monument presents a movie each Sunday featuring a homesteading icon or descendent. Free admission. 8523 W. State Hwy 4. Sun/2pm. For more information, visit www. nps.gov/home or call 402-223-3514.
1/1-3/31: monA’s 19th century Artworks – Kearney, neb. Museum of Nebraska Art. Works were created by ArtistExplorers—the individuals who traveled and documented the New Frontier and the Plains Indians. 2401 Central Ave. For more information, visit www.monet.unk.edu/ mona or call 308-865-3559.
1/7-18: journey stories, a smithsonian Exhibition – lincoln, neb. Nebraska State Capitol. Exhibit showing how America's evolving mobility changed a young nation and how transportation made us grow. Free admission. 15th & K Sts. M-F/8am5pm; Sat/10am-5pm; Sun/1-5pm. For more information, visit www. nebraskajourneystories.org or call 402-474-2131.
1/1-4/28: Art: it’s Elementary! – Kearney, neb. Museum of Nebraska Art. This exhibit walks viewers through the elements of art. 2401 Central Ave. For more information, visit www.monet.unk.edu/ mona or call 308-865-8559. 1/1-6/4: Air racers 3D – Hastings, neb. Hastings Museum. Experience the intensity and highspeed thrills of the Northern Nevada Valley of Speed. 1330 N. Burlington Ave. $8-10. For more information, visit www.hastingsmuseum.org or call 402-461-2399.
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1/8-3/2: valentines, Watches, and jewelry – Plattsmouth, neb. Cass County Historical Museum. Jewelry and valentines from the late 1800s and early 1900s. $2.50/adult. 646 Main St. Tu-Sat/12-4pm. For more information, visit www.nebraskamuseums. org or call 402-296-4770. 1/10-2/27: christopher meyer & Diane noonan Exhibits – norfolk, neb. Norfolk Arts Center. Free admission. 305 N. 5th St. For more information, visit
Just because it’s cold and snowy outside doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the outdoors! Fontenelle Forest has plenty going on during the winter months; in fact, it’s a great time to see a lot of the animals that you wouldn’t regularly see during the nicer times of the year. Head out to the forest and watch for cardinals, foxes, or even the elusive minks. Also, throughout the month of January, take part in Mud Pies: Red Fox in Winter, which occurs weekly Monday through Wednesday from 9:30-11:30am. Mud Pies is a family program encouraging adult/child interaction (One adult is required for every two children). A different natural science topic is introduced each week through interactive stations within “Habitat Hollow.” Admission for Mud Pies is $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 child, and free for members. 1111 Bellevue Blvd. For more information, visit www.fontenelleforest. org or call 402-731-3140.
www.norfolkartscenter.org or call 402-371-7199. 1/11-2/3: Quilts from the stuhr collection – grand island, neb. Stuhr Museum. Historic textiles and quilts on display, including the work of area quilters. $4-6. 3133 W. US Hwy 34 M-Sat/9am-5pm; Sun/12-5pm. For more information, visit www.stuhrmuseum.org or call 308-385-5316. 1/12-13: charles yeager memorial gun show – bloomfield, neb. American Legion Pavilion at Knox County Fairgrounds. Gun show and historical displays. E. Main St. For more information, visit www.ci.bloomfield.ne.us or call 402-373-2272.
1/13: Frontier strings of omaha – David city, neb. St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. 620 D St. 3pm. For more information, visit www.bonecreek.org or call 402-367-4488. 1/13-6/4: meerkats 3D – Hastings, neb. Hastings Museum. This National Geographic film takes audiences on a journey with a family of meerkats as they cope with life on the Kalahari Desert. $8-10. 1330 N. Burlington Ave. For more information, visit www.hastingsmuseum. org or call 402-461-2399. 1/18: broadway today! – lincoln, neb. Lied Center for Performing Arts. Enjoy songs from Broadway’s recent seasons. $17.5035. 301 N. 12th St. 7:30pm. For more information, visit www.liedcenter.org or call 402-472-4747.
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