Research Resources

The Adams County Historical Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the historical record of the times and people of Adams County, Nebraska. The society provides information about the history of Adams County and offers publications, historical stories, photographs, and other resources through its website. The Historical Society Archives are located in the Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave., Hastings, NE. Society mailing address: P.O. Box 102, Hastings, NE 68902. Phone: (402) 463-5838.

The Cass County Historical Society Museum preserves and shares the history of Cass County through exhibits, artifacts, and educational programs highlighting the county's heritage since 1854. Genealogists and local history researchers can receive assistance with family history and Cass County research. Address: 646 Main Street, Plattsmouth, NE 68048. Phone: (402) 296-4770.

The Nebraska History Museum features exhibits that explore more than 12,000 years of Nebraska history through artifacts, photographs, and stories from the state's past. Visitors can learn about Nebraska before and after statehood, view objects from the Nebraska State Historical Society's collections, and participate in educational programs and guided tours. Address: 131 Centennial Mall North, Lincoln, NE 68508. Phone: (402) 471-4782.

Stuhr Museum is a living history museum dedicated to sharing the history of community building along Nebraska's Platte River Valley. Visitors can explore museum exhibits, an 1890s Railroad Town with living history interpretation, historic buildings, and collections of artifacts that illustrate the lives of Nebraska's early residents. The museum also offers educational programs, workshops, exhibits, and special events throughout the year. Address: 3133 W. US Highway 34, Grand Island, NE 68801. Phone: (308) 385-5316.

The Thayer County Museum preserves and shares the history of Thayer County through exhibits, historic buildings, and collections of artifacts from the county's past. The museum complex includes ten buildings on eight acres with more than 50,000 square feet of indoor display space, featuring exhibits on local history, agriculture, schools, businesses, transportation, military history, and genealogy. Address: 110 9th Street, Belvidere, NE 68315. Phone: (402) 768-2147.

The University of Nebraska State Museum preserves and interprets Nebraska's natural and cultural history through exhibits, research collections, and educational programs. Located in Morrill Hall on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln campus, the museum features fossils, anthropology, geology, zoology, and Nebraska history exhibits, including the renowned Elephant Hall. Visit the website for current hours, admission, exhibits, and special events. Address: 645 N. 14th Street, Lincoln, NE 68588. Phone: (402) 472-2637.