		Right: Arbor Lodge State Historic Park Left: Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Center		Below: Civil War Veterans Museum in the Grand Army of the Republic Hall
	Right: Nebraska City Museum of Firefighting Below: Otoe County Museum of Memories		Nebraska City Museum Association		Below: The Mayhew Cabin with John Brown's Cave
		The Nebraska City Museum Association was organized in August 2001. The purpose of the Museum Association is to coordinate the efforts of established Museums as well as other Museums that might be established in Otoe County, Nebraska so that all museums in the county might be better utilized by citizens of the community as well as visitors. The Association provides professional museum consultation to the museums in regard to long range planning, capital improvements, fund development, exhibition planning, educational program planning, and collection management. It also promotes the awareness of the museums in the county and encourages increased usage.
	Kregel Windmill Factory Museum	The Taylor-Wessel-Bickel (Nelson) House	The Old Freighters Museum	Wildwood Historic Center	The River Country Nature Center

	OTOE COUNTY SPEAKERS BUREAU	Contact Information:	Brian Volkmer Director, Nebraska City Museum Association 917 Wildwood Lane, Suite F Nebraska City, NE 68410	Office: 402-873-4262 Cell: 402-209-0549 ncma-brian@windstream.net
	Upcoming Events and Programs: The May exhibit in the Kimmel Gallery, features the local chapter of the Blue Star Mothers. The exhibit provides information about the organization and their loved ones serving our country. The Blue Star Mothers provide support for active duty service personnel, promotes patriotism, assists Veterans organizations, and is available to assist in homeland volunteer efforts to help our country remain strong. The Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts’ new exhibit is “Constituents”. The exhibition features paper installations and paintings by Omaha artist, Rebecca Hermann with ceramics by Omaha sculptor, Liz Vercruysse. A reception for the artists is scheduled for Thursday, May 31 from 5 – 7 p.m. This exhibition closes Thursday, June 28. The Lewis and Clark Center has changed to their summer hours; 9am to 6pm Monday thru Saturday and 9am to 5pm on Sunday. The Living History Corps will be presenting demonstrations on Sunday, June 10, from 10:00 – 3:30. Wildwood Historic Center’s featured artist is Bill Mesner, from Nebraska City with his photos of parts of plants we see every day but are not aware of because of their small size. His photos will be for sale until June 7th. The Pattern Glass will remain on display in The House through the month of May. The National Guard is planning an open house at the Armory during AppleJack Weekend. Currently they are seeking photos of or related to the Armory and those that served there. Contact Rose Ralstin at NCTC for more information, 873-6654. The Kregel Windmill Factory Museum is seeking artifacts and stories relating to the factory. These items will eventually be used to interpret the factory in the museum’s exhibits. Contact Brian Volkmer for more information or to donate items. The Nebraska City Residents’ Program has returned. All Nebraska City residents receive free admission to the museums Friday through Sunday. Just show proof of residency. The program will continue through October.