Happy Fourth of July
Happy Independence Day! Have a safe and happy celebration of America. The High Plains Museum will be closed in observance of the holiday. For local festivities head over to the Sherman County Fairgrounds for the 4th of July Freedom Festival. Events taking place include: 6:00 pm MT Goodland Kiwanis Club Concession Stand, Watermelon Feed by […]
Get Your Draw On!
The celebrate the Big Easel, come by the High Plains Museum Saturday, July 7th, from 1 to 5pm to design your own Big Easel t-shirt! We’re celbrating the Big Easel as the artist of the Big Easel, Cameron Cross, is back in Goodland to touch up the painting. Drop by the museum this Saturday from 1 to 5 […]
Are You Brave Enough?
Experience the High Plains Museum after hours this Saturday, June 2nd for Night at the Museum! 6:30 to 7:30 “Bedtime at the Museum” Who: Ages 7-12 What: Arrive at 6:30 for “Bedtime” to hear a story. Come in your PJs if you want! The first 15 kids will make a craft. 7:30 to 11:00 “Late […]
Remembering a Disappearing Generation
The death of Florence Green earlier this year was a significant moment for the world. Mrs. Green, who would have turned 111 on 19 February, was the last surviving World War I veteran. While marking the end of a generation forever, the focus is now on survivors and veterans of World War II and the […]
Kick off Summer during Goodland’s First Week!
June’s First Week, a series of programming during the first week of each month in Goodland, is fast approaching. Stop by the following locales this week for some cultural fun for the whole family: Thursday, May 31: Brown Bag Luncheon (11:00am to 1:00pm) at the Carnegie Arts Center. Pop by for a short program during […]
Get out Goodland! May First Week is Here!
Help the Carnegie Arts Center, the Goodland Public Library, and the High Plains Museum celebrate Goodland this May during the “First Week” events. This series of events will center around a theme of “Flight”. Drop by the Carnegie, Library or the Museum to experience “Flight” and its connection to Goodland. Schedule of Programs: May 3,Thursday, […]
Your challenge should you chose to accept it…
The High Plains Museum is hosting a scavenger hunt today March 22nd, tomorrow March 23rd and Saturday March 24th! There are three different themed hunts that are all unique. It is a great way to spend part of the day with your family or a group of friends.
A Grand Time for a Play
Goodland has always had a rich history with the arts. Over the course of time Goodland has had two opera houses, four movie theaters, the Art Coucil’s Annual Dinner Theatre, the Goodland High School Fall Musical Production, the High Plains Museum, the Carnegie Arts Center and the Goodland Public Library. Most of these places or events […]
Welcome March! Come Join Us for “First Week” Events!
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 history. Starting on Thursday, March 1st, the […]
“N” is for James Naismith
Currently on display at the High Plains Museum is the fantastic “K is for Kansas” traveling exhibit from the Kauffman Museum in North Newton. Featured in the exhibit are enlarged children’s blocks that detail different facets of Kansas from A to Z. Prominently featured on the “N” block is the story of James Naismith, the […]