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Monday 8am - 5pm Tuesday 8am - 5pm Wednesday 8am - 5pm Thursday 8am - 5pm Friday 8am - 5pm Saturday 10am - 5pm

Knight Museum and Sandhills Center

Name: Knight Museum and Sandhills Center
Address: 908 Yellowstone Avenue, Alliance, NE, 69301, US
Telephone: +13087622384
Price range: Not Applicable

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Beautiful museum located in Alliance Nebraska, depicting the Sandhills and local history. This is a free museum. Donations are welcomed.

10/17/2026

🤠 Lessons Learned from the “Trek to the Spade”

Join us at the Knight Museum & Sandhills Center on Thursday, October 22, at 5:30 p.m. for a special Spade Ranch program!

This 30-minute presentation will reflect on the experiences, discoveries, and lessons learned throughout the Trek to the Spade and the Spade Ranch Reunion.

Following the presentation, attendees are invited to participate in a group discussion, sharing their own experiences and takeaways as we bring these memorable events to a close.

📅 Thursday, October 22
🕠 5:30 p.m.
📍 Knight Museum & Sandhills Center

Whether you participated in the events or are simply interested in the history of the Spade Ranch, we invite you to join the conversation!

We hope to see you there!

10/16/2026

📸 DID YOU KNOW?

Have you ever noticed that people rarely smile in old photographs?

It wasn't because everyone was unhappy! Early photography often required people to sit still for extended periods, making it difficult to hold a natural smile.

Even after cameras improved, serious expressions remained popular because formal portraits were considered special occasions.

And contrary to popular belief, people DID smile in photographs during the 1800s — it just wasn't as common!

Next time you see an old photograph, take a closer look at those expressions!

10/13/2026

📰 FROM THE ARCHIVES | Crime in Early Alliance

What were two women hiding beneath their skirts in 1930? 🥃

According to a February 4, 1930, newspaper article, two women attempted to conceal large jugs of wh***ey beneath their skirts in the back seat of a car in Alliance.

Their attempt was unsuccessful, and their husbands were arrested on liquor charges. The investigation even led officers to a farm southwest of Alliance, where they discovered equipment used to make liquor!

Just another unexpected story from Alliance's past!

📜 Source: February 4, 1930, newspaper clipping.

10/08/2026

🎃 A little spooky, a lot squishy! 👻

Halloween Squishy Cubes have arrived in the Knight Museum Gift Shop! With several spooky characters to find, you’ll want to collect them all! 🦇🕷️

✨ $12.00 each

Perfect for Halloween baskets, little treats, or some spooky-season fun!

🛍️ Stop in and grab yours while supplies last!

10/06/2026

🐴 Employee Favorite | Joan’s Pick

Meet Newberry the Horse! Joan chose Newberry as one of her favorite exhibits because of his long history with Alliance and the memories he holds for so many people who remember seeing him during childhood visits to Newberry’s.

After all these years, we think he’s earned his “retirement” here at the Knight Museum. 💙

Do you remember Newberry? We’d love to hear your memories!

09/29/2026

Toys have changed… or have they? 🧸

Take a closer look at our toy display and you’ll find dolls, books, toy animals, games, musical instruments, and plenty of other childhood treasures.

The materials and styles may look a little different, but many of the things children loved to play with years ago are still familiar today.

What do you spot in this case that has a modern-day version?
And is there anything here you remember playing with?

09/26/2026

🚂 FROM THE ARCHIVES

Imagine moving an entire courthouse! 🏛️ In July 1899, the courthouse made its journey from Hemingford to Alliance by train.

Now that’s a moving piece of history!

09/24/2026

🧸Then & Now: How Have Toys Changed?

Toys may look a little different today, but some childhood favorites never go out of style!

From dolls and toy animals to books, games, and musical instruments, our toy exhibit is filled with treasures that generations of children have enjoyed.

Take a closer look! 👀 How many toys can you spot that have a modern-day version?

💙 What was your favorite toy growing up? Share your childhood memories in the comments!

09/21/2026

🚧 Temporary Museum Closure 🚧

The Knight Museum & Sandhills Center will be closed Monday, September 28 through Thursday, October 1 for construction.

We appreciate your patience while this work is completed!

🔨 We will reopen Friday, October 2 with our regular hours of 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Please plan your visit accordingly, and we’ll see you when we reopen! 💙

09/19/2026

🧡 Did You Know? Alliance was FIRST in Nebraska!

on April 5, 1921, Alliance citizens voted to adopt the Council-Manager system. Alliance was the first Nebraska city to use this form of government and remained the state's only council-manager city for more than two decades.

105 years later, Alliance still operates under that same form of government!

Address

908 Yellowstone Avenue
Alliance, NE
69301

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+13087622384

Website

http://www.knightmuseum.com/

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