The Museum of the High Plains is open year-round with lots to see and experience, no matter when you visit.
Hours
- Tuesday – Friday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m
- Saturday: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Sunday: Closed
Railroad
Photo: Railroad
Calendar
Current Exhibits
December – Santa Claus
We’ve decorated our temporary display room with Santas in all shapes and sizes. Come visit this unique collection of Santas from various eras.
Past Exhibits
November – Sheldon Traveling Art Exhibit – “Finding Horizons”
“Finding Horizons” is a collection of artworks exploring the genre of landscape. Through various techniques such as painting, printmaking, and photography, this group of artists have been brought together for their strong use of horizon lines.
From the realistic to the abstract, the horizon lines in this exhibition give us footing within these compositions, allowing us to share the perspective of the artist and consider the worlds they have created. This exhibition features artwork from artist such as Russell T. Gordon, John Pfahl, Manuel Álvarez Bravo, and Thelma Lorie Christenson among others.
This exhibition is part of the Sheldon Statewide program. Sheldon Statewide is an annual program started in 1987 with the purpose of sharing the collection of the Sheldon Museum of Art with the people of Nebraska. During the school year of 2024-2025, “Finding Horizons” will visit 8 different venues and will be seen by thousands of people. The communities “Finding Horizons” will be visiting are Chadron, North Platte, McCook, Grand Island, York, Beatrice, Fremont, Falls City.
September/October – School days and Oktoberfest
In honor of Homecoming and McCook’s 2024 Heritage Day celebrations we’ve transformed our Great Room and Temporary Display room with items from our collection to pay homage to both events. The displays will be up until October at which point we’ll be setting up for our annual Halloween Spooktactular event.
August – Legos
Titanic recreated in Legos! Check out our temporary display room for more Lego creations. Display curtesy of local talent: Jackson Dellevoet, Van Keslin, Colby Evans, Cole Graham, and Marcus & Eli Ingels.
July – Neal Corey Toy Wood Shop
Check out this amazing collection of hand-crafted toys including a life-size working Willys Jeep! Now showing at the Museum!
June – Wedding Fashions
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. Celebrate June viewing wedding fashions dating back to 1860’s to the 1980’s in our interactive display.
May – McCook Work Ethic Camp
In recognition of National Corrections Officer and Employees week of May 6-12, the staff at the McCook Work Ethic Camp has prepared a display that chronicles the building of the facility, it’s opening in March 2001 and the impact it has had on our community and society.
Senator George W. Norris Historical Site
Senator Norris referred to the modest house at 706 Norris Ave. as his own “WPA project.” It has been beautifully preserved, as it was when Mrs. Norris left it in 1967. Learn about the man that has so strongly impacted all of our lives through his four decades representing Nebraska in the House and Senate, including his efforts in establishing the Tennessee Valley Authority, and Rural Electrification Act.
Available by appointment only. Call 531-310-9657 to arrange a visit.