Category Archives: News

Calling All Pirates and Treasure Seekers!

Sami Windle Exhibits, News, Treasures From The Collection

Discover the history of Sherman County through objects long hidden from public view. The High Plains Museum is opening a new exhibit Friday, April 20th, that features objects pulled from storage. See some great history and learn a little about major projects happening around the City of Goodland.

Let’s Get Growing!

Sami Windle 1 Comment Exhibits, News

Rediscover Our Heritage In Northwest Kansas, agriculture is who we were, who we are, and who we will become; it is the lifeblood of our community.  Gradually, however, connections are being lost on a personal level. To reconnect with agriculture, the High Plains Museum proposes to create an out

Welcome March! Come Join Us for “First Week” Events!

Sami Windle Around Goodland, Events, News

Get ready for some fun at the High Plains Museum, Carnegie Arts Center, and the Goodland Public Library during the first week of March. The “First Week” monthly event  in Goodland features family friendly programming that provides a great opportunity to get out and enjoy Goodland culture and hi

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Sami Windle News

Happy Valentine’s Day! It’s Sami and I am going to tell you all about the Valentine’s Day night the museum is having. Parents, would you like a date night but do not know what to do with the kids?  Bring them to the museum!  We will have crafts, games and a story from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. (more&h

Congrats to the Kansas Sampler Foundation!

Sami Windle News

8 WONDERS OF KANSAS GUIDEBOOK WINS AWARD The Kansas Sampler Foundation was recently notified that their "8 Wonders of Kansas Guidebook" won first place in the North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) category for travel book or guide. (more…)

Please Be Our Valentine!

Sami Windle 4 Comments Events, News

On February 14th, the High Plains Museum would like you to be our Valentine! The High Plains Museum is hosting a Valentine's Date Night for Parents! Drop your kids off at the High Plains Museum from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on February 14th and go enjoy a date with your sweetheart. The kids will be treated

Celebrate Kansas with the HPM on Kansas Day!

Sami Windle Events, News

Come join us at the High Plains Museum for Kansas Day January 29, 2012 from 1-4 P.M.  Enjoy fun and games, snacks, and a great opportunity to interact with the family friendly “K is for Kansas”, and view the beautiful sights of Kansas in “Considering the Commonplace” photography exhibit. He

Tales from Goodland

Sami Windle 1 Comment Around Goodland, News

The City of Goodland's Economic Development Director Michael Solomon has launched the blog "Tales from Goodland" to chronicle life and business in Goodland. Follow his blog to see stunning photography of Goodland and read colorful vignettes about the trials and exultations of living in Northwest K

Happy Holidays from the High Plains Museum

Sami Windle News, Treasures From The Collection

Happy Holidays from the staff of the High Plains Museum. The High Plains Museum will be closed December 23, 24, and the 26. Have a safe and Happy Holiday!