The Knight Museum & Sandhills Center will be closed Monday, September 28 through Thursday, October 1, 2026 while construction work is completed at the museum. We appreciate the community’s patience and understanding during this temporary closure. The museum will reopen Friday, October 2, with regular winter hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. We look…
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Winter Hours Begin September 8
The Knight Museum & Sandhills Center will transition to its winter operating hours beginning Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Winter Hours:Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Saturday: 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.Sunday: Closed We look forward to welcoming you to the museum this fall and winter. Please keep our updated hours in mind when planning your next visit.
Spade Ranch Summer Series: Part 3
The Rise, Fall, and Preservation of the Spade Ranch Join us Thursday, August 20 at 5:30 p.m. at the Knight Museum & Sandhills Center for the final installment of our three-part Spade Ranch Summer Series. Steve Cleveland will present a 30-minute program, “The Rise, Fall, and Preservation of the Spade Ranch,” exploring the growth of…
Texas Longhorns: History, Heritage & Conservation
Join us at the Knight Museum & Sandhills Center on Tuesday, August 4, at 5:30 p.m. for an evening exploring the history, heritage, and conservation of the iconic Texas Longhorn. Featured speaker Dr. Frank Sharp, Lead Educator for the Official State of Texas Longhorn Herd with the Texas Historical Commission, will share the remarkable story…
Spade Ranch Summer Series: Part 2
The Knight Museum & Sandhills Center invites the public to the second program in its three-part Spade Ranch Summer Series on Tuesday, July 21, at 5:30 p.m. Ranch history enthusiast Steve Cleveland will present a 30-minute program focusing on C.F. Coffee and land settlement and their role in shaping the Nebraska Sandhills and the communities…