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This list of museums in Nebraska encompasses museums which are defined for this context as institutions (including nonprofit organizations, government entities, and private businesses) that collect and care for objects of cultural, artistic, scientific, or historical interest and make their collections or related exhibits available for public viewing.
In 1894, the first animals were exhibited here under the name Riverview Park Zoo. By 1898, the collection had grown to over 120 animals. By 1898, the collection had grown to over 120 animals. The Omaha Zoological Society was founded in 1952 to organize the long-term efforts of the zoo.
The Riverside Discovery Center, formerly named the Riverside Park and Zoo, is a park and zoo complex along the North Platte River in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, United States. Riverside Park is Scottsbluff's city park, and has the only zoo in western Nebraska. It includes three lakes with camping and recreation areas, and a riverside trail that runs ...
Lincoln Children's Zoo opened on three acres of city land in 1965. The zoo began with about 120 animals, all of which were sold at the end of the season each year. 1973: The zoo hired permanent staff, allowing animals to be kept year-round. 1978: Animal Kingdom building opened, making the zoo's first all-weather exhibit space.
The Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari is a 440 acre [1] drive-through wildlife park located near the town of Ashland, Nebraska, United States.The Park includes scenic prairies and wetlands that feature dozens of native North American animals including bison, elk, cranes and new Wolf Canyon overlook along with tram rides and a visitor center. [3]
Bank of Florence Museum; Batchelder Family Scout Museum; Boys Town Hall of History; Florence Depot; Florence Mill; Freedom Park Navy Museum; The General Crook House Museum at Fort Omaha, exploring the role of the U.S. Army during the Indian Wars of the 1900s, is part of the Douglas County Historical Society. [9] Gerald R. Ford Birthsite and ...
Pioneers Park Nature Center, established in 1963, is a 668-acre (2.70 km 2) nature preserve located within Pioneers Park, which is located at the intersections of South Coddington and West Van Dorn Streets in Lincoln, Nebraska. Both Pioneers Park and the Nature Center within it are operated by the Lincoln Parks and Recreation Department. [1]
The building was acquired by the University of Nebraska in 1955 [3] which opened the Trailside Museum at Fort Robinson in 1961. [4] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988, [ 1 ] and is also part of the Fort Robinson and Red Cloud Agency historic district.