Kearney County Historical Museum

Kearney County Historical Museum The Kearney County Historical Museum houses memories of Kearney County since the Civil War. The muse Admission is free, with donations accepted.

The Kearney County Historical Museum has more than 7000 items which are perserved in four historical buildings:
- Minden Schoolhouse
- Store and Post Office in Kearney County
- Railroad Depot from Keene
- Brick Country Schoolhouse

Several artifacts from the neighboring towns of Axtell, Heartwell, Norman, Minden and Wilcox each having a specific room. Also, many h

istorical articles such as old photographs, books, magazines, and newspapers are on display. Handicap accessible. Air Conditioned

Open June, July, August everyday from 2pm-4pm. Also by appointmant, day or evening. The Museum provides historic tours. Popular tours of the 24 area cemeteries and grave sites has just been completed. Now the Museum will be touring county churches. Recent agricultural tours have been to see Lloy Dean Rush's Farm Toy Collection and to Gene and Marjorie Olson's Farm to learn about restored tractors. For appointment to view the Museum, call:
-Wayne & Mary Bergsten (308) 832-1765
-Don & Mary Lou Kristensen (308) 832-1789
-Merlyn & Caroline Stadler (308) 743-2223

02/02/2026
05/25/2025

Quick • Easy • Nutritious

01/16/2025
11/13/2024

We're thrilled to introduce the incredible partners who are joining us to make Give Big Minden possible! 🌟 These eight organizations are dedicated to strengthening our community and supporting local nonprofits.

Meet our partners:
🎄 Bethany Home
🎄 Faith In Action, Inc
🎄 Harold Warp Pioneer Village
🎄 Jensen Memorial Library--Minden, Nebraska
🎄 Kearney County Health Services Medical Foundation
🎄 Kearney County Historical Society
🎄 Minden Opera House
🎄 Minden Schools Foundation

Their commitment and collaboration help bring the Christmas City closer together, and we’re grateful for their support. Be sure to check them out and join us in giving big on Give Big Minden!

Renae Hunt, Overland Trails: The Children of the Trail will be at Windmill Studios today at 2pm. Join us!
06/05/2022

Renae Hunt, Overland Trails: The Children of the Trail will be at Windmill Studios today at 2pm. Join us!

Lots of wonderful things at the sale. Sorry they got missed!
04/06/2021

Lots of wonderful things at the sale. Sorry they got missed!

Last weeks back sale garage sale.
04/06/2021

Last weeks back sale garage sale.

03/31/2021
We received a grant from the Nels and Lucille Winther Foundation. Thanks to the committee for helping us out with the r...
03/04/2021

We received a grant from the Nels and Lucille Winther Foundation. Thanks to the committee for helping us out with the repairs on our museum.

07/17/2015

Be sure to stop by our booth this next week during Kearney County Fair

Address

530 N Nebraska Avenue
Minden, NE
68959

Telephone

+13088321789

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