Space Walk
The first Saturday of March through July the High Plains Museum will host the Space Walk Program. This program is a come and go from 1:00 to 5:00 PM and will feature a different theme each month that relates to our current exhibit Earth From Space. March will be all about weather. Take a look […]
On this day, January 29, 1861…
Kansas became the 34th state in the union! Congrats Kansas! What a whirlwind history we can celebrate in Kansas’ 152 years. Join us at the High Plains Museum from 3:30-5:30 for Kansas Themed Fun. This is a free event geared towards the younger folks (preschool through sixth grade).
Happy Birthday, Kansas!
Happy Birthday, Kansas! This year celebrates Kansas’ 152nd anniversary of joining the union. On January 29, 1861, Kansas joined the United States at the 34th state. To celebrate Kansas and its dynamic history and promising future, join us at the High Plains Museum from 3:30 to 5:30 for Kansas themed fun and games. Questions? Call […]
“Working cowboys are the embodiment of the true American spirit.” Clint Eastwood
“There is a code of the west. It’s not just a punch line. It’s not a joke—it’s the real thing.” – Baxter Black The American cowboy is a treasured cultural icon, long existing as a symbol of hard work, freedom, and heartland values. The story of work for cowboys is documented in Gathering Remnants, a film […]
“I’m a custodian, okay. What do you know about a custodian? A custodian cleans restrooms.”
“A single conversation with a wise man is better than ten years of study.” ~ Chinese Proverb In search of wisdom found in unlikely places, The Philosopher Kings takes us on a journey through the halls of the most prestigious colleges and universities in America to learn from the staff members who see it all […]
Game Day!
It’s game day at the High Plains Museum, Goodland Public Library and Carnegie Arts Center! Today and the 29th you and your family can come and play work related games to go along with the traveling Smithsonian exhibit The Way We Worked. Come and try your hand at operation, try to fix some leaky pipes, or […]
Wisdom in Work: Join us for The Way We Worked Documentary Series
The Way We Worked is now showing at the High Plains Museum and we are excited to explore the dynamics of work. The High Plains Museum has partnered with the Sherman Theater to sponsor the free screening of two fascinating documentaries about work in January. On January 5th at 1:30, join us for The Philosopher […]
Serve & Protect: The Story of the Goodland Police Department
Coming soon to the High Plains Museum is the exhibit Serve & Protect: The Story of the Goodland Police Department. Learn about the history of the Goodland P.D. through this interactive exhibit that chronicles the development of the Goodland Police Department from the days of the wild frontier. The exhibit will open October 1 through […]
Generating Progress: The Story of Goodland Power
This year marks the 75th Anniversary of the Goodland Municipal Power Plant. Those 75 years of generation are quite a milestone for our community and for the professionals that have kept it in working order. The story of Goodland power production is particularly interesting given our reliance on electricity. Electric Power isn’t necessarily in our […]
The Big Easel is ready to Relaunch!
Cameron Cross, the Big Easel artist, has nearly completed his work repairing and repainting Goodland’s Big Easel. The painting had been removed from the easel July 11th to get work done on the faded and worn “canvas.” To celebrate the completion of the “Repaint, Repair, Relaunch” project, the City of Goodland is throwing a celebration […]