The Archway is a highly acclaimed exhibit featuring a self-guided tour that takes visitors on a 180-year journey from the Oregon Trail Era to the present day. It offers a memorable experience suitable for individuals of all ages.
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Diane’s first painting workshop at the Archway got rave reviews from all the participants.  Don’t miss this painting project.  Students aged 10 -110, from beginners to advanced painters are invited to join us for this exciting workshop.  Learn basic perspective and painting techniques to create...

The Archway and the Nebraska Firefighters Museum and Education Center join forces with our friends at CHI Good Samaritan EMS and Air Care for this Fishing with First Responders event. Enjoy fishing on the Archway pond.  Beginners and advanced anglers are welcome.  We provide rods, bait,...

Learn about traditional Native American culture when you join us for a presentation by Oglala Lakota storyteller and oral historian Jerome Kills Small.  His presentation will include traditional songs and stories that reflect the culture and beliefs of the Oglala Lakota people. "The foundation of our...

"Diane's Art Studio" is a hit!  Our first class got rave reviews from all the participants.  Don't miss Diane's next painting project - A Pioneer Woman.  Students aged 10 -110, from beginners to advanced painters are invited to join us for this exciting class.  Learn...

Painters of all ages and abilities are invited to join local artist John Lillyman in exploring the value of "value."  In this class, students will learn how to compose a landscape painting using shades of white, black, and grey.  It's a basic technique in organizing...

Let's get creative!  In this class, students of all ages and painting abilities are invited, with the guidance of a Paint Paradise instructor, to glaze a ceramic fox character planter.  The fee for the class includes all the materials you'll need and the ceramic firing...

Spring is here and it's time to enjoy fishing on the Archway pond.  The Archway and the Nebraska Firefighters Museum and Education Center are joining forces with the Kearney Police Department to present Cops and Bobbers 2021.  Join us for an evening of fishing on...

Get creative this spring!  Kearney's own "Diane's Art Studio" is coming to the Archway with an enjoyable painting class for everyone.  Students aged 10 -110, from beginners to advanced painters are invited to join us for this exciting class where you will learn to paint...

Archie’s Adventure Camp at the Archway is back! This spring, it’s all about growing. Students in grades K-5 will create their own decorative flower pots. They’ll plant and learn to care for seeds. We’ll take a nature walk on the Archway’s hike/bike trail. Archie's Adventure...

The holidays are “a time when want is keenly felt and abundance rejoices, ” observed Charles Dickens. Please make a donation to help brighten the holidays for everyone in the Kearney area this year when you participate in the Tri-City Food Fight. It’s the annual competition...