Great Plains Art Museum

As an extension of the Center for Great Plains Studies, the Great Plains Art Museum collects, preserves, exhibits, and interprets art and literature that cultivate awareness of and engagement with the diverse people, cultures, and natural environments of the Great Plains. The museum opened in 1981 after a generous donation of western art and literature from Dr. John and Elizabeth Christlieb of Bellevue, Nebraska. The collection has since expanded to focus on Indigenous artists and other significant Great Plains themes. Each year, the museum organizes 6–8 engaging exhibitions that express the diverse voices of the Plains and highlight both the collection and contemporary artists.
The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is closed for university holidays and home football games. Admission is always free.