North Platte Historical Society Museum and Cultural Center

10/20/2026

The Bob Ray Memorial Art Show was Saturday, Oct. 17th with a Paint and Sip class, wonderful art, and an afternoon presentation on Missouri artist George Caleb Bingham. Thank you to everyone who made the event possible!

10/08/2026

Free presentation on Famous Missouri artist George Caleb Bingham by Rachael Cozad, Missouri Humanities Speaker. Oct. 17 at 1pm during North Platte Historical Museum and Cultural Center's Local Artist Show.

10/08/2026

Create this fall design at the NP Historical Museum's Oct. 17th Paint and Sip from 10-noon during our Annual Local Artist's Show. $25 Fundraiser for the museum with all supplies provided along with coffee, tea, muffins, scones and cookies. Call 816809-3182 to register as space is limited.

10/07/2026

Mark your calendar for October 17th. It's the Annual Bob Ray Local Artist Show. This year featuring a morning Paint and Sip Class and an afternoon talk on Missouri's famous artist, George Caleb Bingham. The $25 Paint and Sip is a fundraiser for the museum. The afternoon talk is free to the public.

09/23/2026

Upcoming activities this weekend and next month.

09/17/2026

See us on September 26 during Dearborn's Reminisce
Days

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

🎙️ Your story deserves to be told.🎙️

Throughout the entire month of September, the traveling Tell Me a Story Pod will be at the Edgerton Library!

Step inside this unique recording booth and preserve your family's memories for generations to come. Share a favorite childhood memory, a family tradition, a funny story, or words of wisdom—whatever story matters most to you. Record one story or several short, "bite-sized" memories!

Your recordings will be digitized and preserved by Mid-Continent Public Library's Midwest Genealogy Center, and you'll receive your own copy FREE on CD, USB, or by email.

📍 Available all month long at the Edgerton Library
💙 Completely FREE
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Perfect for individuals, families, and all ages!

Don't let your stories fade away—come record them and create a keepsake that your family will treasure for years to come.

08/30/2026

Ready for yummy? Hot fried cake, powder sugar...carnival food from the North Platte Historical Museum booth at Pioneer Days, Sept. 11 & 12. Only $5 again this year.