Lincoln (Neb.) - Nov. 12, 1997 - The University of Nebraska State Museum will showcase its little-seen treasures at the annual Museum Open House from 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 14 in Nebraska Hall, near 16th and Vine streets.
Only 1 percent of the museum's collections are on display in the well-known Morrill Hall location. Most of the museum's 4 million specimens are housed on the fourth and fifth floors of Nebraska Hall and rarely open to the public.
Sponsored by the Friends of the State Museum, the free open house will highlight the Nebraska Hall collections, which include 15,000 mammals, 12,000 birds and 10,000 amphibians and reptiles. Wildlife lovers, children and those with an eye for the curious will enjoy the exhibits.
Parking is available in the lot north of Nebraska Hall. Use
the 16th Street main entrance and follow the signs to the museum.
For more information, call Sally Hawkins at (402) 472-6365.
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