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Spanning I-80 at Exit 275, the Archway offers a unique historical exhibit that brings American history to life and so much more.

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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...

Thank you, everyone.  This activity is SOLD OUT!  We'll all be celebrating Christmas a little differently this year.  Here is a great way to safely share the holiday with your household and with the community.  Join the Archway in celebrating the 12 Days of Quarantined...

Join us for glimpse of life in the “wild West” with a  performance called “Riders of the Hoot Owl Trail” presented by Marci Broyhill and Teresa Kay Orr, The Sisters from the Outlaw Trail.  The program features an entertaining mix of music, stories, and images...