Hear Ye, Hear Ye … It’s Constitution Day
Have you ever wanted to learn more about the United States Constitution? Have you ever wondered if other countries have constitutions? If you have, come to the High Plains Museum September 17 from 7-9 PM and learn about constitutions on Constitution Day! Constitution Day is a day to learn about our constitution. A presentation about […]
Medusa, England & Superman all have one thing in common
Most of us carry one on a daily basis. We use it when we go shopping, out to eat or need to show our ID. What is this object? It is a wallet.
Feeling Strained?
Ever heard of a pasta strainer or kitchen sieve? If you cook I’m guessing you have one in your house. A pasta strainer and kitchen sieve are two names for the colander.
Let’s Take A Trip, Destination… The World!
Do you know the story behind the origami cranes? Did you know that boomerangs were originally used as weapons? Come to the High Plains Museum this Saturday, September 7 from 1:00-5:00 PM for the Passport Program and learn more about four items from Russia, Japan, Germany and Australia as well as see the new exhibit […]
We Won’t Be Laboring on Labor Day
The High Plains Museum will be closed Monday September 2nd for Labor Day. We will reopen to the public on Wednesday September 4 at 9:00 A.M. The current exhibit at the High Plains Museum is “Connecting Lives, Sharing Cultures: 100 Years of AFS.” This exhibit features the history of AFS nationally and locally and what […]
We Did Fan The Fire!
Have you ever pumped up an air mattress or a basketball with a foot pump? If not you can imagine the work that goes into that. Now can you imagine a time when you had to pump your fire either in your home or business. While we might not be able to imagine it today […]
The Canteen, Can Can, Help You Too!
Canteens have been used by many people in different situations. They are perhaps best known for being used by service men and women. Originally canteens used by soldiers were made of wood with a nozzle. Soon materials like tin, aluminum or other types of metal were used to make canteens.
Let’s Get Rollin’!
Sugar cookies in different shapes, pies, and pizza crusts; three foods most of us can’t get enough of. Did you know that these three foods share something in common? Before they are baked they are rolled flat by an object that most of us have in our kitchens but may not be used frequently. This object […]
Holy Butter Mold Batman!
Fresh bread from the oven, a baked potato, or steamed broccoli. All delicious and chances are, served with butter. Butter comes in several forms; spray, stick and in a tube, but sometimes it has designs on it or is in the shape of something. Have you ever wondered how the manufacturer has done that? The […]
“Sun” Sets on the Earth From Space Exhibit
July 29th the Smithsonian and USGS exhibit Earth From Space will close. Get in to see the 20 poster exhibit of startling views of our planet from outer space captured by the Landsat Satellites. Also enjoy our 180 degree immersive theater which displays a journey of our sky and beyond. Join us for a closing […]