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908 Yellowstone Ave, Alliance, NE 69301 (308)762-2384

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The Western Nebraska Sandhills: How Our “Great American Desert” Came to Life

Posted on May 18, 2026May 17, 2026 by Delaney

Program 4 – “The Sandhills are Open!” Join the Knight Museum and Sandhills Center on Thursday, May 21 at 5:30 PM for the final installment in this four-part educational series presented by Geoff and Cheri Hopkins. This program will explore the settlement and development of the Nebraska Sandhills through topics including homesteading, the establishment of…

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Wander Nebraska Partnership

Posted on May 17, 2026 by Delaney

Discover the Knight Museum and Sandhills Center this summer as part of WanderNebraska! We are proud to be an official WanderNebraska stop for the 2026 season. Visitors are invited to explore the history, culture, and stories of western Nebraska while checking in as part of this statewide tourism adventure. While visiting, guests can enjoy:• Local…

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Summer Hours at the Knight Museum and Sandhills Center

Posted on May 17, 2026May 17, 2026 by Delaney

The Knight Museum and Sandhills Center is now operating under summer hours through Labor Day weekend! We invite visitors to stop in and explore local history, rotating exhibits, our Heritage Room, and the museum gift shop throughout the summer season. Summer Hours Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PMSaturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PMSunday:…

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Staff

Posted on March 21, 2025May 17, 2026 by Daniel Marquez

Becci Thomas Museum DirectorDelaney MayerAssistant Museum Director Project Support ClerkMichelle KnappMuseum Collections ClerkKim TschacherMuseum ClerkJoan RyanReceptionistAssistant to Culture and Leisure Director Contact Us 📍 908 Yellowstone Ave., Alliance, NE📞 308-762-2384✉️ museum@cityofalliance.net

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Who Killed Crazy Horse? with Randy Kane

Posted on August 16, 2023 by Delaney

Please join us Tuesday August 22nd, 2023 at 5:30pm at the Museum with Randy Kane and hear all about his thoughts and research on the death of Crazy Horse! It is sure to be a great program. Can’t wait to see you all there!

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Summer Hours May 1 – Aug. 31
Monday – Friday       8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday                    10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday                       1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Winter Hours Sep. 1 – Apr. 30
Monday – Friday       8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday                     10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday                        Closed

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