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 Neligh: Pierson Wildlife Museum
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 OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

January through December 31, 2026 & 2027

HOURS: OPEN EVERYDAY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY - Please Call Ahead

 For Any Time of the Day Appointments - Just a Call Away -

Call - 402.887.4212 or 402.929.0330

Tours given by volunteers, so call ahead to arrange your appointment

TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT CALL  (402)887.4212 OR (402)929.0330
Please leave a message with:
1. YOUR NAME,
2. NUMBER OF MEMBERS ATTENDING,
3. DATE(S) and ARRIVAL TIME YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BOOKING, 
4. PHONE NUMBER TO REACH YOU FOR A RETURN CALL TO CONFIRM Y0UR APPOINTMENT

If you are traveling through Neligh, and didn't get a chance to call ahead, but would like a tour, you can call 402.929.0330 to find out if someone can give you a tour on short notice.

We accept cash and checks - NO credit cards

We expect all visitors to use COVID preventive strategies including regular handwashing & sanitizing.  If you are ill, please join us another time.



Email: [email protected]

 Website: piersonwildlifemuseumneligh.com

Contact Us!

205 E. 5th St
Neligh, NE 68756
402-887-4212
Mailing address:
Pierson Wildlife Museum
POB 3
Neligh, NE 68756

​For Appointments, Please Call
402-929-0330

Museum Hours


HOURS
January-December 2026
January-December 2027
By Appointment Only
Call 402-929-0330

April - May - June
October
Schedule Your Appointment
For Field Trips




APPOINTMENT CONTACT
To book an appointment, call 402.929.0330 and
Leave a message with:
Your name
Number of guest visitors
Date(s) & Time
Phone # so we can reach you to confirm your appointment.


Memorial Day Weekend
APPOINTMENTS ONLY

June
APPOINTMENTS ONLY

July - September
APPOINTMENTS ONLY

October  - December Hours
By APPOINTMENTS ONLY -
"Just a Call Away"
402.929.0330

Tours last 45-60 minutes
Closed Most Holidays
Our facility is air conditioned and handicapped accessible.

Admission

Cash or Checks Only
No credit cards accepted

Adults: $5   
Seniors: $4  
Students K-12: $3  
Under School Age: Free
School Field Trips: $1 per student, accompanied
by teacher
​To schedule call 402.929.0330
Bus/Large Tours Welcome
Group discounts may be offered for groups over 15, call to confirm.

Call us soon.
    The Pierson Wildlife Museum and Learning Center is a one-of-a-kind educational display of big game animals harvested all over the world by Dr. Kenneth Pierson. 
    You can expect to see world class taxidermy of 100 full-body mounts and 50 head mounts.  His collection includes the Big Five and the Grand Slam. Many animals on display are endangered and no longer hunted.
    Dr. Pierson and his wife Margaret had a vast library that includes many first edition leather bound books about hunting, including books from the President Theodore Roosevelt and Stanley Livingston era.
Traveling Exhibit
Bring the Pierson Wildlife and Museum Learning Center to you or your event! The traveling exhibit features many incredible species and is available for special events, including schools, fairs, sporting events, science fairs and much more.  The exhibit is available for a fee, plus mileage. Contact us to book the Pierson Wildlife Traveling Exhibit for your next event.
Books For Sale
The story of Dr. Pierson and his lifetime passions for healing, farming, hunting and the vision of the Pierson Wildlife Museum Learning Center.
Available for $15
plus shipping
This guidebook depicts the animals beautifully and supplies information about the animals as well as details from Dr. Pierson's hunts.
Available for $8
plus shipping
To learn more about Neligh, Nebraska, please visit www.neligh.org