Elevate your visit with new Stuhr Unlocked Tours & Maker Experiences available now!


From behind-the-scenes access to guided explorations of historic environments, Stuhr Unlocked Tours bring you closer to the past. With small groups and select times, they provide a rare opportunity to discover what most guests never see.
Tickets for paid tours may be purchased in advance or on the day of your visit, subject to availability. Tours are appropriate for all ages, however, children must be accompanied by an adult.
Take a closer look at the museum’s outdoor exhibits with this guided exploration of the Hornady Family Arbor. Learn more about the objects, stories, and details that bring this space to life.
This complimentary tour is offered daily at 10:00 AM and is included with admission.
Step behind the scenes and into the Collections Building, where the museum’s artifacts are carefully documented, preserved, and protected. Learn how staff care for and manage the collection, and discover the work that ensures these objects remain available for future generations to explore and enjoy.
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 1:00-2:00 pm
$7 per person
Enjoy a rare opportunity to explore the museum alongside Executive Director Chris Hochstetler. This exclusive, small-group experience is tailored to the interests of participants, offering an intimate look at exhibits, behind-the-scenes insights, and a deeper understanding of the museum’s work today.
Wednesdays | 1:00-2:00 pm
$7 per person
Click below to select a date and purchase tour tickets now.
If you need to change to a different date after purchase, please contact us at info@stuhrmuseum.org or call (308) 385-5316.
Tuesday, May 5 – Collections Building Tour (1 pm)
Wednesday, May 6 – Executive Director’s Tour (1 pm)
Thursday, May 7 – Collections Building Tour (1 pm)
Friday, May 8 – Objects in the Arbor Tour (10 am)
Tuesday, May 12 – Collections Building Tour (1 pm)
Wednesday, May 13 – Executive Director’s Tour (1 pm)
Thursday, May 14 – Collections Building Tour (1 pm)
Tuesday, May 19 – Collections Building Tour (1 pm)
Wednesday, May 20 – Executive Director’s Tour (1 pm)
Thursday, May 21 – Collections Building Tour (1 pm)
Monday, May 25 – Memorial Day
10:00 am: Memorial program at the cemetery by the church
(Join the procession at the Boarding House just before 10, or meet us at the cemetery)
1:00 pm: Program at Band Stand in Railroad Town
Tuesday, May 26 – Collections Building Tour (1 pm)
Wednesday, May 27 – Executive Director’s Tour (1 pm)
Thursday, May 28 – Collections Building Tour (1 pm)
Tuesday, June 2 – Collections Building Tour (1 pm)
Wednesday, June 3 – Executive Director’s Tour (1 pm)
Thursday, June 4 – Collections Building Tour (1 pm)
Tuesday, June 9 – Collections Building Tour
Wednesday, June 10 – Executive Director’s Tour
Thursday, June 11 – Collections Building Tour
Tuesday, June 16 – Collections Building Tour
Wednesday, June 17 – Executive Director’s Tour
Thursday, June 18 – Collections Building Tour
Tuesday, June 23 – Collections Building Tour
Wednesday, June 24 – Executive Director’s Tour
Thursday, June 25 – Collections Building Tour

Get hands-on with history through Stuhr Unlocked Maker Experiences! Available throughout the day, these flexible experiences let individuals and families create and take home a one-of-a-kind souvenir.
Tickets can be purchased in the Mercantile and redeemed for projects available that day. Maker Experiences are around $8 per project. Choose from a variety of hands-on projects — create with tin, leather, wood, and more. Project offerings vary daily.