Plainsman Museum & Hamilton County Historical Society

Plainsman Museum & Hamilton County Historical Society "Journey through yesterday" at the Plainsman Museum! We also provide genealogy and research services.

Our exhibits include a sod house, log cabin, historical main street boardwalk, a one room schoolhouse, agricultural building, and more! Guest Admissions:
Adult - $7.00
Senior (age 60+) - $5.00
Student (age 5-17) - $4.00
Children under 5 yrs. - FREE

- AAA members receive a $1.00 discount on their admissions.
- Reciprocal NARM benefits:
* Standard daytime admission for membership holder(s)
* Standa

rd daytime admission for children/grandchildren under the age of 18
* 25% discount for additional guests
- We are a Blue Star Museum. Service members with ID and their families receive free admission from Armed Forces Day (May) through Labor Day (Sept.).

08/27/2026
Thank you to all the teachers, staff and administrators at Aurora Public Schools for all you do for our students, and we...
08/13/2026

Thank you to all the teachers, staff and administrators at Aurora Public Schools for all you do for our students, and welcome back to a new academic year!
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Thank you also to everyone who helped prepare and serve during this year’s back-to-school luncheon.

Hamilton Community Foundation
Aurora Chamber of Commerce

Thank you to all the teachers, staff and administrators at Giltner Public School for all you do for our students, and we...
08/08/2026

Thank you to all the teachers, staff and administrators at Giltner Public School for all you do for our students, and welcome back to a new academic year!
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Thank you also to everyone who helped prepare and serve during this year’s back-to-school luncheon.

Hamilton Community Foundation
Aurora Chamber of Commerce

We’re ready for our annual back-to-school luncheons for the teachers, staff and administrators of Hamilton County’s scho...
08/05/2026

We’re ready for our annual back-to-school luncheons for the teachers, staff and administrators of Hamilton County’s schools! Welcome back to a new academic year everyone!
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Giltner Public School
Aurora Huskies
Hampton Public School

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Charitable Golf Scramble Fundraiser for the Plainsman Museum! ⛳️🏌️...
08/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Charitable Golf Scramble Fundraiser for the Plainsman Museum! ⛳️🏌️‍♀️🌤️

With your support, we were able to raise around $11,000! Thank you all for your generosity and a fun afternoon on the links!

SHOWING AGAIN THIS WEEKEND!🇺🇸🎥🍿Join us at the 12th Street Cinema and see "Hamilton County: This is US" - a special film ...
07/10/2026

SHOWING AGAIN THIS WEEKEND!
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Join us at the 12th Street Cinema and see "Hamilton County: This is US" - a special film event celebrating Hamilton County, NE in honor of America 250!

The film was created by B&B Productions and was commissioned by the Plainsman Museum & Hamilton County Historical Society. It features stories from individuals, families, businesses and communities from around Hamilton County - both past and present - as part of our celebration of America's 250th birthday.

Don't miss out on seeing this visual time capsule of how far we've come in 2026!

SHOWTIMES:
*Saturday, July 11, 2026
10:00 AM

*Sunday, July 12, 2026
1:00 PM

ADMISSION - FREE!

Concessions will be available for purchase in the theatre lobby.

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO:
- Brian and Connor Kreikemeier / B&B Productions
- The Plainsman Museum & Hamilton County Historical Society Board of Directors
- The Hamilton County, Nebr. Celebrate America 250 Committee
- Tina and Kathryn Larson
- The Frank M. and Alice M. Farr Trust
- The B. Keith and Norma F. Heuermann Foundation
- 12th Street Cinema
- Everyone who participated in this production!

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

BACK BY POPULAR REQUEST!
🇺🇸🎥🍿

Join us at the 12th Street Cinema and see "Hamilton County: This is US" - a special film event celebrating Hamilton County, NE in honor of America 250!

The film was created by B&B Productions and was commissioned by the Plainsman Museum & Hamilton County Historical Society. It features stories from individuals, families, businesses and communities from around Hamilton County - both past and present - as part of our celebration of America's 250th birthday.

Don't miss out on seeing this visual time capsule of how far we've come in 2026!

SHOWTIMES:
*Saturday, July 11, 2026
10:00 AM

*Sunday, July 12, 2026
1:00 PM

ADMISSION - FREE!

Concessions will be available for purchase in the theatre lobby.

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO:
- Brian and Connor Kreikemeier / B&B Productions
- The Plainsman Museum & Hamilton County Historical Society Board of Directors
- The Hamilton County, Nebr. Celebrate America 250 Committee
- Tina and Kathryn Larson
- The Frank M. and Alice M. Farr Trust
- The B. Keith and Norma F. Heuermann Foundation
- 12th Street Cinema
- Everyone who participated in this production!

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Address

210 16th Street
Aurora, NE
68818

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+14026946531

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