Last updated: 5/15/2012
Knight Museum & Sandhills Center
Alliance, Nebraska
Street Address
908 YellowstoneAlliance, NE 69301
Mailing Address
PO Drawer DAlliance, NE 69301

Hours

Summer hours: (May-Sept)
Monday - Friday
8 AM - 7 PM
Saturday
10 AM - 6 PM
Sunday
1 PM - 5 PM
Winter hours: (Oct-Apr)
Monday - Friday
8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday
10 AM - 5 PM

Admissions

Free

Staff

Becci Thomas
phone: 308-762-2384
Cindy Zurn
phone:
Mission

To honor, educate and preserve the history of Alliance, Western Nebraska and the pioneer life and spirit of the Sandhills. "Come be a part of Alliance's History"

History

The Knight Museum & Sandhills Center re-opened it's doors in March of 2010 after a massive renovation. The Gallery features world-class exhibits of local and natural history artifacts.

Artifact Collections
Native American
Railroad
Nebraska Sandhills
Research Collections
Large genealogy library featuring

Box Butte County history
marriages
court records
cemetery records
funeral home records
Newberry Saddle info
school/church records
vintage newspapers on microfilm, etc.
Educational Programs

Heritage Seekers typically host a monthly genealogical or historical program the last week of each month. The Writer's group meet the 1st Tues of each month. Scrapbooking group meets generally the 1st weekend of each month. Guided tours of the gallery exhibits are gladly given upon request. Most programs are free or minimal charge.

Library
Access: General Public, Students, Scholars
Appointment required: No
Services
Newberry Gift Shop

Newberry Gift Shop offers a wide variety of local authored books, items related to the museum's featured displays of Nebraska Sandhills, Native American and Railroading.

Gift Shop
Special Event Rental
Group Tours
ADA
Wheelchair Accessible
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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