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University of Nebraska State Museum

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Established in 1871, the University of Nebraska State Museum is the state's premier museum of natural history.

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Nebraska's premier museum of natural history. Visit Morrill Hall, Mueller Planetarium, and our branch locations at Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park & the Trailside Museum at Fort Robinson State Park.

Mission

Promote discovery in natural science through research, scientific collections, learner-centered education, and public exhibitions. Collect and preserve organisms, fossils and artifacts to foster scientific understanding and interpretation of Earth’s past, present, and future. Enhance stewardship of the natural and cultural heritage of Nebraska. Recruit and mentor future scientists and educators, promoting scientific literacy; stimulating curiosity and discovery of our natural world and heritage of diverse cultures.

Address: Morrill Hall, 645 North 14th Street, Lincoln, NE 68588, USA
Phone: (402) 472-2642
State: Nebraska
City: Lincoln
Zip Code: 68588


Opening Hours

Monday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday: 12:30 – 4:30 PM

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Reviews
Visited new University of Nebraska school of business building. It was colorful with open spaces. Visited Morrill hall museum. A number of interesting displays.
7 years ago (14-02-2018)
Great museum with lots of old bones. Your kids will be impressed with all the bones, fossils and rocks! You will enjoy it too!
7 years ago (27-01-2018)
This is a nice museum with alot of cool & interesting fossils & artifacts.
7 years ago (14-03-2018)
Every time we vacation in Lincoln, Nebraska we take a trip to Morrill Hall. Every walk through it is well worth it. We love it! There's not many places where you can see fossils and full size Dinosaurs, from Nebraska!
8 years ago (30-09-2017)
Love this place. I go almost every year at least once. Totally recommend it. :D
8 years ago (26-09-2017)
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