Nebraska State Capitol Virtual Tour

Explore the state’s Capitol with this interactive tour through the building. Click through a series of panoramic images that bring the halls of the Nebraska State Capitol right to your screen. You can learn about the building’s history as well as the many murals, mosaics and statues that adorn the Capitol.

Norfolk Arts Center Online Art Classes

Embrace your inner artist with online art classes from the Norfolk Arts Center, all completely free of charge! Relax with some mandalas, create your own stained glass and so much more. Classes take place every day at 11 am on their Facebook page and website. Can’t make it to class? All classes are recorded and can be watched at any time!

Red Cloud Willa Cather Center Virtual Tour

Learn about Willa Cather, one of the most important American novelists in the last century, with a virtual tour of the largest collection of historic sites dedicated to her, the Red Cloud Willa Cather Center. Virtual visitors can tour the home of Willa Cather, Red Cloud Opera House, Train Depot and beautiful, rolling prairie surrounding the center. Explore each of the sites with maps, panoramic images and a series of interactive buttons providing additional information about each of the locations.

Durham Museum Digital Learning

The Durham Museum is hosting a series of free, digital learning programs on Zoom and through the museum’s social media pages. Taught by educators and historians, these classes create an engaging learning environment featuring artifacts, videos, photographs and interactive activities. Students and adults can register online or contact [email protected] for more information.

Lincoln Children’s Zoo “Keeper Corner”

Follow the Lincoln Children’s Zoo Facebook page as they virtually introduce you to some of their amazing zookeepers and animals. “Keeper Corner” takes place every day at 3:00 pm and gives you the chance to get up close and personal with your favorite animals and their keepers. Head to Facebook for a chance to meet Courtney the Camel with Zookeeper Nathan or Tink the Red Panda with Zookeeper Davi Ann!

The Empty Opera House Series

The Minden Opera House is hosting the Empty Opera House series to provide viewers with positive virtual arts experiences including concerts, sessions and art lessons. Performances will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:00 pm and art lessons will take place on Thursdays at 3:00 pm unless otherwise noted. Tune in to the programs on the MOH Facebook page and check out the MOH calendar for upcoming series installments.

Rowe Sanctuary Live Crane Cam

Missed out on the Sandhill Crane Migration this year? Not to worry, the Rowe Sanctuary in Gibbon has you covered with their Crane Cam, located right on the river. Log on at sunrise and sunset for the best experience as you listen to and view the hundreds of thousands of cranes passing through Nebraska on their annual migration.

Wayne Dance Company Classes

Keep the kiddos moving and grooving with stretch classes and dance lessons courtesy of Ms. Taryn from Wayne Dance Company! Join in on a morning stretching session livestreamed from the company’s Facebook page or head to their YouTube channel for some funky footwork. And don’t worry, adults are welcome to join in too!

Fonner Park Horse Racing Livestream

And they’re off! Fonner Park is livestreaming horse races in lieu of live spectating. Watch as the horses parade around the paddock, enter the starting gate and race down the track toward victory. Root for the horse wearing your favorite color or go for a trifecta and bet on who’s doing the dishes after dinner.

Stuhr Museum “An Artifact A Day”

Learn about some of Stuhr’s most interesting and historic artifacts in the museum’s new video series, “An Artifact A Day.” Each day the museum will showcase one of the tens of thousands of artifacts from their collection. Viewers can watch and read along as experts discuss each artifact and share fascinating facts and information. Videos are posted daily and can be found on Stuhr Museum’s website.