University of Nebraska State Museum - Morrill Hall
About This Museum
Stepping into Morrill Hall feels like cracking open a time capsule buried deep in the Great Plains. It's not just a museum; it's Nebraska's epic story told through bones, fossils, and cultural artifacts. I was immediately dwarfed by the towering mammoth skeletons in Elephant Hall, a space so grand it makes you feel tiny in the best way. From there, you can journey from the age of dinosaurs to the constellations in their planetarium—it’s a place that truly has something for every kind of curious mind.
Collection Highlights
The legendary Elephant Hall is the star, with its stunning parade of proboscideans including Archie, the colossal Colombian mammoth. Don't miss the fascinating fossil rhinos or the immersive exhibits on the state's ancient inhabitants, from massive mammoths to the early cultures that called this land home.
Visitor Information
It's right on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus, super easy to find. Definitely check their website for planetarium showtimes—it's a fantastic add-on to the main museum experience.
Architecture & Building
The building itself is a classic, stately university hall with that grand, early 20th-century academic feel, all sturdy limestone and imposing presence.
Contact & Location
Address: Lincoln Post Office, 700, R Street, Haymarket, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, 68508, United States
Phone: +1 402-472-2637
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