Now Hiring: Part Time Museum Assistant (01-2027)
The High Plains Museum is looking to hire a part-time museum assistant. This position is responsible for performing a variety of staff support activities for the High Plains Museum including some clerical duties and interaction with the public. Must be able to work Mondays and/or Fridays, 2 or more Saturdays a month and during summer […]
1935 Republican River Flood Presentation
Join us Saturday, June 7th at 10:00 AM MST at the High Plains Museum to hear local author Joy Hayden present on the 1935 Republican River Flood.
Join us for Trivia Night – May 24, 2025
New Exhibit – Earth From Space – at High Plains Museum
Our latest exhibit “Earth From Space” is a poster exhibit that shows various images captured by land satellites of our globe. Stay tuned for exciting programs throughout the summer that explore weather, stars, and more.
Trivia Night – April 19th, 2025
New Exhibit January 2024: K Is For Kansas
The High Plains Museum is hosting the traveling exhibit “K is for Kansas” from the Kauffman Museum. This fantastic exhibit will be here until March 17th. Special thanks to the Gulick Family Fund for helping to bring this exhibit back to the High Plains Museum. “K is for Kansas” explores our great state through the […]
New Exhibit at the High Plains Museum
K is for Kansas and Considering the Commonplace are traveling exhibits from the Kauffman Museum in Newton, KS. K is for Kansas explores our great state from A to Z. This exhibit has lots of interactive components and several activities for the whole family. The second exhibit, Considering the Commonplace, asks visitors to look at […]
High Plains Museum Survey
Please take a few minutes to give your input on the High Plains Museum. We want responses from everyone – locals and visitors alike – to help us improve the museum and keep you coming back! Click the following link to access the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5TDJX3M
Traveling Exhibit “Bison” coming to High Plains Museum
Goodland – The traveling exhibit “Bison” is coming to the High Plains Museum, January 23 through mid-March. This exhibit will explore the past, present and future of our state and national mammal. Patrons can expect an interactive environment that combines history, artifacts and hands-on activities to bring to life the story of this great North […]
Sphygmomanometer – What a name!
Sphygmomanometer. We’ve all seen one before and probably even used one before; we just did not know its name. So what is a sphygmomanometer you ask?