Programs
Events
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MONA Book Club – January 6, 2026
Museum of Nebraska Art 2401 Central Avenue, Kearney, Nebraska, United StatesMONA's Book Club is for avid readers whose interests lie in authors from Nebraska or reading about Nebraska or art are welcome, and may join at any time. January - Girl Braiding Her Hair by Marta Molner
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MONA Book Club – February 3, 2026
Museum of Nebraska Art 2401 Central Avenue, Kearney, Nebraska, United StatesMONA's Book Club is for avid readers whose interests lie in authors from Nebraska or reading about Nebraska or art are welcome, and may join at any time. February - My Friends by Fredrik Backman
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Nebraska Now Opening Reception
FeaturedYou’re Invited: Nebraska Now Opening ReceptionCelebrate the opening of Nebraska Now with artists, supporters, and community members from across the state.RSVP by January 30, 2026 to mona@unk.edu or call 308-865-8559.
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MONA Book Club – March 3, 2026
Museum of Nebraska Art 2401 Central Avenue, Kearney, Nebraska, United StatesMONA's Book Club is for avid readers whose interests lie in authors from Nebraska or reading about Nebraska or art are welcome, and may join at any time. March - Son of a Gamblin' Man by Mari Sandoz
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Artist Talk with Cindy Weil
Join us for an artist talk with Cindy Weil in conjunction with her exhibition "Cindy Weil: Only Wool." On view through March 8, 2026, in the rotating exhibition gallery on the museum's second floor. Weil will explore her longstanding fascination with wool—its materiality, expressive range, and surprising versatility as a medium for soft sculpture. This
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Beyond the Lens – Disney’s Alice in Wonderland
The World Theatre 2318 Central Avenue, Kearney, Nebraska, United StatesJoin the Museum of Nebraska Art & Friends for Disney's Alice in Wonderland in celebration of Youth Art Month! The World Theatre2318 Central Ave, Downtown Kearney All Activities are free unless otherwise noted 5:30-6:30 pm: Kids Art Activities6:30 pm: Alice in Wonderland Through the Beyond the Lens series, in partnership with The World Theatre, MONA presents
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MONA Book Club – April 7, 2026
Museum of Nebraska Art 2401 Central Avenue, Kearney, Nebraska, United StatesMONA's Book Club is for avid readers whose interests lie in authors from Nebraska or reading about Nebraska or art are welcome, and may join at any time. April - The Masterpiece by Fiona Davis
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MONA Book Club – May 5, 2026
Museum of Nebraska Art 2401 Central Avenue, Kearney, Nebraska, United StatesMONA's Book Club is for avid readers whose interests lie in authors from Nebraska or reading about Nebraska or art are welcome, and may join at any time. May - The Fishermen by Chigozie Obioma
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Artist Talk with Brian Corr
Museum of Nebraska Art 2401 Central Avenue, Kearney, Nebraska, United StatesJoin us for an in-gallery artist talk with Brian Corr in conjunction with his exhibition "Of Light and Shadow," on view through September 20, 2026 in the rotating exhibition gallery on the Museum's second floor. This event is free and open to the public.
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MONA Book Club – June 2, 2026
Museum of Nebraska Art 2401 Central Avenue, Kearney, Nebraska, United StatesMONA's Book Club is for avid readers whose interests lie in authors from Nebraska or reading about Nebraska or art are welcome, and may join at any time. June - Theo of Golden by Allen Levi
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Artist Talk with John Raimondi
FeaturedMONA is pleased to host an artist talk with John Raimondi, the artist behind Athleta, one of Kearney’s most recognizable public sculptures located on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. As part of the 50th anniversary of the 500-Mile Sculpture Garden, Raimondi will share stories about creating Athleta, his experiences working on the I-80
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MONA Book Club – July 7, 2026
Museum of Nebraska Art 2401 Central Avenue, Kearney, Nebraska, United StatesMONA's Book Club is for avid readers whose interests lie in authors from Nebraska or reading about Nebraska or art are welcome, and may join at any time. July - A Warrior of the People: How Susan La Flesche Overcame Racial and Gender Inequality to Become America’s First Indian Doctor by Joe Starita
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