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The Old & The Beautiful Passport Tour

The old buildings and the beautiful paintings on this tour will leave you with a new appreciation of everything from authors, historical high schools and
diverse works of art.

The Old & The Beautiful is one of 10 tours on the 2024 Passport program. Visit NebraskaPassport.com for more information on the tours!

Centennial Hall Historic Museum

313 N Macomb St

Valentine

Hours

Thurs-Fri 1-5p.m.; Sat 9a.m.-1p.m

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Centennial Hall, a historical landmark built in 1897 and now the oldest standing high school building in the state, houses a heritage museum of area historical artifacts. Be sure to check out the thrift store in the building as well.

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Cheyenne County Museum and Post Commander's Home

544 Jackson St

Sidney

308-254-2150

Hours

Mon-Fri 9a.m.-5p.m.; Sat-Sun 1-4p.m.

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Ft. Sidney was a military post built in 1867. The current Post Commander's Home is a replica and Officers Quarters now house the Cheyenne County Museum which holds artifacts of the long history of the fort.

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El Museo Latino

4701 S 25th St

Omaha

402-731-1137

Hours

Wed-Fri 11a.m.-5p.m.; Sat 11a.m.-2p.m.

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El Museo Latino is the only Latino Museum in Nebraska. The art, history and educational destination exhibits are open year-round and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Bi-lingual guided tours are available with advance reservation.

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Great Plains Art Museum

1155 Q St.

Lincoln

402-472-6220

Hours

Tues-Sat 10a.m.-5p.m.

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Nestled in the heart of downtown Lincoln, the Great Plains Art Museum highlights the diverse people, cultures and natural environments of the Great Plains through engaging exhibitions. Browse the galleries and visit the museum store, which features Great Plains-themed shirts, books and posters.

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John G. Neihardt State Historic Site

306 W Elm St

Bancroft

402-648-3388

Hours

Tues-Sat 10a.m.-4p.m.

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This attraction honors the first and only Nebraska Poet Laureate in Perpetuity and author of "Black Elk Speaks", John G. Neihardt. Spend time in the Visitor Center housing a museum, exhibit space and bookstore. Wander outside to enjoy the picturesque grounds, Sacred Hoop Prayer Garden and Neihardt’s charming, historic writing cottage.

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The Willa Cather Childhood Home at the National Willa Cather Center

425 N Webster St

Red Cloud

402-746-2653

Hours

Tues-Sat 9a.m.-5p.m.

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Visit the newly restored National Historic Landmark where author Willa Cather lived with her family as a young girl. Get your stamp at the National Willa Cather Center and visit the bookstore, gallery, exhibits. Also, learn about tours and other historical sites around the town and county.

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Wildwood Historic Center

420 Steinhart Park Rd

Nebraska City

402-873-6340

Hours

Mon-Sat 10a.m.-5p.m.; Sun 1-5p.m

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The Wildwood Historic Center is a Victorian era house, garden and gift shop. Embark on a journey back in time on a tour through this gorgeous house. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the Victorian Garden and shop for unique, one-of-a-kind items in the gift shop located in the original barn.

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