Good Times on Ice!
Come skate with us at Stuhr Museum!
The Glaciarium (glay-sheer-ee-um) will be open on Saturdays & Sundays through March 30, weather permitting. We’ll also be open for Spring Break from March 10-14!
Bring your family and friends for a unique ice skating experience on our synthetic ice rink!
Tickets
Stuhr Museum Members: $3 per person
Public/Non-members: $5 per person*
*Just coming to skate? No gate admission is charged!
Want to see the museum, too? Just pay gate admission – skating is included!
Schedule
Open 12-4 pm on Saturdays and Sundays through March 30. Also open March 10-14 for Spring Break!
**Opening is dependent on weather. Any changes to the schedule will be announced on this page, the main Stuhr Museum webpage, and on our social media.
OTHER ITEMS FOR SALE AT THE GLACIARIUM
Single-use Hand Warmers: $1 per pair
*Long Socks: $2 per pair
*Socks are required if wearing our skates; long socks are strongly recommended to avoid blisters!
**Helmets & Children’s Skating Aids are available to rent for $2 each
**Helmets are not required to skate at the Glaciarium. We do have some available to rent, or skaters are welcome to bring their own helmets if they’d like – bike helmets work great!
Limited concessions are available at the Glaciarium. Be sure to check out The Melting Pot (located in the Stuhr Building) for heartier offerings! The Melting Pot serves a variety of sandwiches, sides, and authentic Indonesian dishes Tuesday – Saturday, 11 am – 2 pm.
For questions concerning the Glaciarium, please call us at (308) 385-5316 or e-mail info@stuhrmuseum.org.
Glaciarium Release Form
Every skater must have a signed release form on file prior to entering the ice. Release forms will be available to fill out at the Glaciarium, however, you’re also welcome to print one and fill it out in advance. Groups need to fill out this release form in advance. Group members under 18 years old without a release form signed by a parent or guardian will not be allowed to skate.
.PRINT RELEASE FORM
FAQs
Do I have to pay museum admission when I come to skate?
PUBLIC
There is no admission fee for the museum if you’re just coming out to skate – just let us know at the gate that you’re here just to skate and pay your $5 skate fee and we’ll give you directions straight to the rink! Alternatively, if you would like to visit the museum AND skate on the same day, just bring your admission receipt to the Glaciarium to skate for no additional charge. Regular daily admission for the public is $14 for adults, $13 for seniors, $12 for youth ages 6-12, and free for ages 5 & under.
*Please note, full gate admission will be charged on Sunday, December 8 during Christmas Past & Present, which takes place from 12-4 pm.
STUHR MUSEUM MEMBERS
Daily admission fees are included in your membership, so you never have to pay for daily admission. You’ll simply pay a $3 skate fee, which includes your skate rental and time on the rink. Not a member yet? Learn more here.
Does Stuhr Museum have skates to rent?
We do! Ice skate rental is included in your skating fee, but we have a limited number of each size. We recommend bringing an extra pair of socks along in case you need to wear a larger size. All sizes listed are adult sizes. The sizes and quantities available are:
SIZE |
Quantity |
SIZE |
Quantity |
| 1 | 5 pairs | 8 | 7 pairs |
| 2 | 6 pairs | 9 | 6 pairs |
| 3 | 7 pairs | 10 | 6 pairs |
| 4 | 8 pairs | 11 | 4 pairs |
| 5 | 9 pairs | 12 | 4 pairs |
| 6 | 0 (backordered) | 13 | 2 pairs |
| 7 | 9 pairs | 14 | 1 pair |
You’re welcome to bring your own ice skates if you’d like, however we will need to inspect the blades to ensure they’re in good shape before you hit the rink. Please note, toe picks are not allowed as they may damage the synthetic surface.
How should I dress for ice skating?
The Glaciarium is an outdoor skating rink, so you’ll want to dress according to the weather. Long socks are required when you rent your ice skates from us (although we’d suggest them even in your own so your toes stay warm!)
Do I have to wear a helmet?
Helmets are recommended as a safety precaution, but not required. You’re welcome to bring along your bike helmet or rent one from us if you’d like to wear one.
We also have skate aids available for younger children that can be easily pulled by adults, or pushed by the child as they become more independent skaters. Safety is as important to us as the fun you will have here!
Where did the name "Glaciarium" come from?
The name Glaciarium (glay-sheer-ee-um) actually means “a skating rink with a floor of artificial ice”. Believe it or not, the first artificial ice rink was built in London way back in 1841 and bore the Glaciarium name.
What kind of ice is it?
The Glaciarium at Stuhr Museum features modern synthetic ice.
The original Glaciarium in London was created from a mixture of salt, copper sulfate, and hog’s lard. This artificial rink was not open for long, as the odor in warmer months deterred most skaters.
While the idea of an artificial ice rink has deep roots in history, the modern synthetic technology in the Glaciarium at Stuhr Museum won’t leave skaters turning up their noses! This synthetic surface is very similar to skating on natural ice and we’re excited for you to try it out!
For questions concerning the Glaciarium, please call us at (308) 385-5316 or e-mail info@stuhrmuseum.org.