Welcome to Stuhr Museum!

2008

August
August 9 & 10 Fair Time in Railroad Town Saturday 10-5, Sunday 12-5. The folks in Railroad Town bring their best summer produce and domestic arts for display. Midway games, gardening demonstrations, fair judging, fortune telling and a 2 p.m. band concert creates an authentic old-time fair experience.

August 17 Sunday Afternoon with Tom & Huck! 12-5. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in the Hornady Family Arbor, then spend a flatwater afternoon fishing in the pond, building and racing boats, branding, and playing games. Free boat to first 200 kids ages 12 and under; boat race, 2 pm.

August 30 and 31 Back to School in Railroad Town Saturday 10-5, Sunday 12-5. It's all about the readin', writin' and 'rithmetic as students test their skills at Peters School! Kids of all ages are encourages to come register for day classes and hands-on activities!

September
September 1 Back to School in Railroad Town Monday 10-5 . It's all about the readin', writin' and 'rithmetic as students test their skills at Peters School! Kids of all ages are encourages to come register for day classes and hands-on activities!

September 22 - November 23 Grand Island Art and Sketch Club Art Exhibition: The Nuts and Bolts of Art - Members of the Grand Island Art Club and the Grand Island Sketch Club show off their latest work in this show that's been part of Stuhr's exhibit schedule for years. An opening reception will be held from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, November 27..

September 27 - Harvest Festival 10-9. Enjoy harvest demonstrations, specialty food, games, work your way through our grass maze, see cooking demonstrations and pick your very own pumpkin from our pumpkin patch. This new event is a great way to usher in the fall!

September 30 Last day open for all Outdoor Displays & Living History Experience until May 1, 2008.
Museum hours: 9 am-5 pm Monday-Saturday; 12-5 pm on Sundays.

October
Thru November 23 Grand Island Art and Sketch Club Art Exhibition - Grand Island Art and Sketch Club Art Exhibition: The Nuts and Bolts of Art - Members of the Grand Island Art Club and the Grand Island Sketch Club show off their latest work in this show that's been part of Stuhr's exhibit schedule for years. An opening reception will be held from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, November 27..

October 2 CLASS: Discover Family History - 6-8 p.m. in the Reynolds Building. Learn how to more effectively research geneology using Stuhr's research library. Pre-registration Required. Please call (308) 385-5316 for more information.

October 17& 18 All Hallow's Evenings 6-9 pm. An 1890s Halloween celebration complete with the spooks and old bats of Railroad Town! Spooky tales told, games and treats on the Treat Trail, the Haunted Field AND the Haunted Mill, hayrack rides, costumes welcome, kids of all ages sure to be delightfully spooked!

November
Thru November 23 Grand Island Art and Sketch Club Art Exhibition - Grand Island Art and Sketch Club Art Exhibition: The Nuts and Bolts of Art - Members of the Grand Island Art Club and the Grand Island Sketch Club show off their latest work in this show that's been part of Stuhr's exhibit schedule for years. An opening reception will be held from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, November 27..

November 1-2 Nebraska Food Festival! Saturday 9-5, Sunday 12-5. Sample and learn about and buy delightful goodies and foods produced in Nebraska. Cooking demonstrations, Food ways exhibit from the museum's own collection and plenty of food prizes given away throughout this culinary event. Come hungry!

December
December 1 - January 4 (2009) Fantasy of Trees Display Experience the wonder of the Christmas Tree through this beautiful display of several dozen themed Christmas trees encircling both levels of the Stuhr Building . All trees are competitively decorated by local civic organizations, charities and businesses. Bring your oohs and ahhs!

December 5 MEMBERS ONLY EVENT ~ Christmas: Past & Present Members Only Night!
6-9 pm. Exclusive Christmas Event for Stuhr Museum Members Only! Must be a Stuhr Museum Member to attend and participate. Christmas at Stuhr Museum is even more special when you are a Member. Enjoy this old-fashioned celebration of the holidays as they were over 100 years ago.

December 6, 12, 13, 14 Christmas Past & Present! 6-9 pm except 14th 2-5 pm. Take a magical walk through time on a lantern-lit visit to Railroad Town and the rural communities. Meet Father Christmas, enjoy holiday cooking, hear a seasonal melody, and experience all of the sights, smells and sounds…and the spirit of Christmas past and present. A glorious and magical family holiday tradition!