University of Nebraska State Museum - Morrill Hall

University of Nebraska State Museum - Morrill Hall Nebraska's premier museum of natural history, focused on promoting discovery in natural science. linktr.ee/morrillhallunl
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Visit Morrill Hall, featuring the Mueller Planetarium, the Marx Discovery Center, and our 4th floor Cherish Nebraska exhibit, renovated and opened in February, 2019. Don't forget to visit our other locations at Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park near Royal, NE, and Trailside Museum, located at Fort Robinson State Park.

09/03/2026

This weekend is the first Husker game day!! 🎈🏈

Curious Curator Cafe has the perfect drink to help you celebrate...the Scarlet and Cream Tazzergy. Whether you need a boost to finish your homework before Saturday, or you need something to sip before the game, this drink will be waiting for you. GBR and happy !

09/02/2026

Students, staff and faculty aren't the only ones hard at work on campus as the semester begins 🐜

These carpenter ants (Camponotus) are busy excavating intricate tunnels and galleries in this tree for their nest. These ants do not consume wood but instead feed on other insects, floral nectar, and honeydew produced by aphids. They have even been known to "farm" these aphids, protecting them in order to increase their food supply. There are over 1,000 species of carpenter ants worldwide, with 11 species native to Nebraska. Some species can have up to 50,000 ants in a single colony! Happy !

Here's a fun for you, we're celebrating back to school and the joy of learning with our friends at the SAC Museum in A...
09/01/2026

Here's a fun for you, we're celebrating back to school and the joy of learning with our friends at the SAC Museum in Ashland. For the month of September only, UNSM members (2 adults and 6 children) can get into the SAC Museum for FREE, and SAC Museum Members (up to 4 per membership) can get into Morrill Hall for FREE!

It's the last week to visit our In Search of Earth's Secrets exhibit! 🌎 This interactive exhibit covers what lies benea...
08/30/2026

It's the last week to visit our In Search of Earth's Secrets exhibit! 🌎

This interactive exhibit covers what lies beneath the ocean's surface and helps explain phenomenon like earthquakes, tsunamis and climate change. The installation will be closing September 8th to make way for a fun, new exhibit opening this fall. More details to come soon!

08/30/2026

Whether you like to speed run the museum or take your time, we are happy you're here!

Comment below which type of guest you are 💬

This is the last weekend to catch the August planetarium shows! 🪐☀️If you want to learn about the history of flight, sol...
08/28/2026

This is the last weekend to catch the August planetarium shows! 🪐☀️

If you want to learn about the history of flight, solar storms or the deep sea, stop in this weekend before it's too late. And stay tuned for our new September releases!

Mueller Planetarium tickets are sold separately from admission. Check out show times and ticket prices here: https://museum.unl.edu/planetarium/

It’s ! The surface of this decorative copper and black lacquer plate from Turkey is carved with an image of a “whirling...
08/27/2026

It’s ! The surface of this decorative copper and black lacquer plate from Turkey is carved with an image of a “whirling dervish,” or a member of the Sufi order of Islam. Sufis, or dervishes, engage in mystic practices that emphasize physically experiencing the divine and abandonment of the ego. Depicted on this plate is a practice called the Sema, a form a physical meditation. Sufis wear traditional symbolic garments while they engage in this practice, including a tall, camel hair hat and a black cloak, symbolizing death, which is then taken off to reveal a white, long sleeve garment with a full skirt.

Classes just started and Husker students have a long semester ahead. Finding your go-to coffee spot now will help you ha...
08/27/2026

Classes just started and Husker students have a long semester ahead. Finding your go-to coffee spot now will help you have the best semester you can! Curious Curator Cafe is always here to serve Tazza drinks and some much needed coffee time ☕️ Happy !

Today is the perfect day to get outside and search for insects! 🪲🐞 For the best luck, look in hidden places, like under ...
08/25/2026

Today is the perfect day to get outside and search for insects! 🪲🐞

For the best luck, look in hidden places, like under rocks or leaves. Flowers are also a great spot to find bees and butterflies. And, if you need a magnifying glass to take a closer look, our Discovery Gift Shop sells insect exploration kits. Happy !

Address

645 North 14th Street/UNL City Campus
Lincoln, NE
68588

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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(402) 472-2637

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