Explore Nebraska Virtually: 10 Engaging Online Activities
MONA Mobile App and Facebook
Discover Nebraska’s art scene from your phone with the free MONA Mobile App, available on iOS and Android. The app offers interactive art viewing, curated collections, and audio commentary. For a deeper dive, follow MONA’s Facebook page to see works by featured artists from the Spirit series, celebrating local talent and state culture.
Washington County Museum Virtual Artifact Tours
Step into history with daily YouTube tours of the Washington County Museum’s basement collection. Museum staff guide you through off‑display artifacts, from a 1890s face zapper to a 1930s perm machine, bringing the past to life in vivid detail.
Fontenelle Forest From the Forest
Enjoy Fontenelle Forest’s “From the Forest” video series, posted every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday at 3 pm on Facebook. Forest staff showcase local wildlife and trail highlights, letting you experience the outdoors without leaving your living room.
Mac’s Creek Winery Tuesday Tastings
Quarantine blues? Join Mac’s Creek Winery’s Tuesday Tastings on Facebook Live at 7 pm. Learn wine‑making nuances, flavor profiles, and food‑pairing tips while enjoying curbside pickup or direct shipping for your favorite bottles.
Golden Spike Tower Kids Korner
Kids get to learn through play at Golden Spike Tower’s daily “Lil Spike’s Kids Korner.” Activities include sorting train cars with Skittles or exploring state flags. Project instructions and supplies are listed on the tower’s website.
National Willa Cather Center Museum From Home
Rachel Olsen hosts “Tuesday Tours,” guiding virtual visits to Willa Cather sites and sharing expert commentary. Daily readings of Cather’s poetry by community members and figures like Ken Burns enrich the experience. Share your visit with #MuseumFromHome.
Hastings Museum Digital Content
Hastings Museum delivers educational videos and downloadable activities through its Museum Minute series. Topics range from the history of Kool‑Aid to Nebraska’s pre‑historic sea monsters. Children also enjoy live storytime sessions with museum staff.
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Virtual Adventures
Follow the Trail’s Facebook page for Friday ranger‑led segments that explore the environment, wildlife, and history of Lewis and Clark’s expedition. Suggest a topic, and your question may feature in the next video.
Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center Virtual Tour
Holly and Lori guide you through a virtual walk of the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center, celebrating the novelist’s legacy and early 1900s life. Follow their Facebook page for additional artifact videos and historical insights.
Trails and Rails Museum Digital Learning
History lessons for all ages arrive at your screen from the Trails and Rails Museum. Learn Morse Code, the Kearney Military Academy, and more through short, engaging lessons posted weekly on the Buffalo County Historical Society website.
