NORTH PLATTE VALLEY MUSEUM

GERING, NE

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North Platte Valley Museum, located in Gering, Nebraska, is a historical museum that showcases the rich history and culture of the North Platte Valley region. The museum was established in 1976 and is housed in a former Carnegie Library building.

The museum features a wide range of exhibits, including artifacts and photographs that highlight the region's natural history, Native American culture, pioneer life, and the development of the area's agriculture and transportation industries. Visitors can view antique farm equipment, a replica of a pioneer sod house, and a collection of Native American artifacts. A notable exhibit is the “Railroad Room,” which displays the significant role that the Union Pacific Railroad played in the development of the region.

The museum also offers educational programs for both children and adults, including guided tours, lectures, and workshops. The museum's gift shop features a variety of locally made crafts and souvenirs.

North Platte Valley Museum is open year-round and welcomes visitors of all ages. Its mission is to preserve and share the history and culture of the North Platte Valley region with the community and visitors alike.

NORTH PLATTE VALLEY MUSEUM is a History Museum in GERING NE. US MID #8403100186

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

Contact NORTH PLATTE VALLEY MUSEUM

NORTH PLATTE VALLEY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION INC
PO BOX 435
GERING
NE
69341-0435

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NORTH PLATTE VALLEY MUSEUM Information

MID # 8403100186
Name NORTH PLATTE VALLEY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION INC
Alternate Name NORTH PLATTE VALLEY MUSEUM
Classification History Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 470527170
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 41.809224, -103.670319
CODES FIPS State Code: 31
FIPS County Code: 157
US Census Tract: 953800
US Census Block: 4121