Nebraska Prairie Museum - Nebraska Museums

Nebraska Prairie Museum
P.O. Box 164
N. Highway 183
Holdrege, NE 68949-0164
(308) 995-5015

Welcome to the Nebraska Prairie Museum
The Nebraska Prairie Museum, located in Holdrege, Nebraska, contains an exceptionally fine collection of over one acre of indoor exhibits. Once inside, you get a feeling of spaciousness as you view collections of period clothing, antique toys, farm equipment, tools and household items, a unique W.W.II German POW exhibit room, and much more!

Our Mission
The Mission of the Nebraska Prairie Museum is to be a historical, interactive resource for the community, through the collection of artifacts, archival documents, and memorabilia that explain the lifestyles of those who preceded us.

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Featured Online Exhibit!

* Camp Atlanta - A WW2 German POW Camp in Nebraska!

Man's Humanity to Man
One of the features that sets this museum apart from other museums is our unique POW display. German POW's were housed at Camp Atlanta (just South of Holdrege) during W.W. II. These prisoners told stories of their exceptional treatment and lifelong friendships that developed through the adversity of war.

The POW guard tower is a replica of the tower that stood at Camp Atlanta. Other out buildings on the property include a Lutheran Church, windmill, one room school house, and the newly acquired Sam Anderson farm house that has recently been fully restored.

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Antique Automobiles and Agriculture Equipment
There is something here for everyone to enjoy!
Antique automobiles and agricultural equipment
show the role that technological advancement has
played in our lifestyles in the past, present and will
continue in the future

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Vintage Period Displays
Extensive collections of prairie history are on display.
Vintage clothing, home and business period rooms,
glassware, quilts, and Indian artifacts.

Nebraska Prairie Museum Town Square

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There are many shops depicting the stores around the turn
of the century. See what could be purchased in the drug store,
or pick out your favorite old toy in the toy store. There is a
clinic, a railroad station, and several shops in which clothing,
eye glasses, wall paper and paint could be chosen. You can
also visit a barbershop, beauty parlor and a shoe repair
shop. Come see The Nebaska Prairie Museum Town Square.