Initiated in 1975 in the anticipation of the Bicentennial, the Nemaha Valley Museum was dedicated July 4, 1976. The museum consists of three buildings, two of which are connected and the other being the Agricultural building just west of the courthouse. The main building, located at 1423 19th St. in Auburn, is three levels with two floors and a mezzanine. It features an archive and research room, in addition to its traditional attractions. A brick patio area located behind the main museum was recently completed and will have a display of farm equipment.
The museum has microfilm of the Nemaha County newspapers, including many no longer published.
The first floor of the museum features china, photographs, Native American artifacts, as well as highlights of pioneer history.
Some of the museum’s most stunning displays are a series of 1900s vignettes depicting an attorney’s office, church altar, one-room classroom, kitchen and bank.
On the mezzanine level, displays include a physician’s office, parlor, Victorian clothing, wedding clothes and military uniforms.
A second museum building acquired in 1983 houses antique cars and agricultural equipment.
The Nemaha Valley Genealogical Society meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the museum, except in August and December.
Museum hours are 1-4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday (April - December). The museum is closed Mondays and holidays. Admission is free.
For information, call 274-2605.

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