Founded in 1927, Hastings Museum is the largest municipal museum between Chicago and Denver. We Feature a Theatre with a 65-foot wide screen, full domed Planetarium, and dozens of animal species set in their natural habitats, allowing you to get an up close look at many amazing creatures! We also chronicle the history of the early inhabitants of the Nebraska plains, from paleo-Indians to euro-Americans. We provide a look back at the creatures that used to roam this area and swim in Cretaceous Sea. Of course you’ll also discover how Kool-Aid, the famous soft drink invented in Hastings, came to be such a success. We are completely open to self contained RV's! They are more than welcome to park overnight here even without being a paying customer (we are a city facility, so our parking lot is too). If they need hookup's we do have a RV park (http://www.hastingscampground.com/) and our local fairgrounds also has hookup capabilities(https://www.adamscountyfairgrounds.com/). The Museum Store is the perfect place to find unique, educational and fun gifts! We stock many items of interest to children, including books, posters, puzzles, pencils, shells, rocks and so much more! Our items make great gifts because you simply can’t find them anywhere else! Plus you’ll find Kool-Aid collectibles – and some one-of-a-kind Kool-Aid items. The Museum Store is also home to a selection of Hastings- and Nebraska-made products.