The Explorit Center in Aurora was named for Dr Harold Edgerton who was the founder of electronic flash photography and the creator of the strobe light and side sonar scanner. Interactive exhibits showcase scientific principles.
Address: Edgerton Explorit Center, 208 16th Street, Aurora, NE 68818-3009, United States
Phone: 1 (402) 694-4032, Fax: 1 (402) 694-4035
The Plainsman Museum in Aurora features regional history displays from 1850 to 1950. Exhibits include the home of General D. Bates, an 1859 log cabin, dolls, clothing and cars.
The Plainsman Agricultural Building shows farm life with agricultural implements.
Hours:
March 1 to October 31: 9am-5pm; Sun:1pm-5pm; Closed: Mon
November 1 to February 28: 9am-5pm; Closed: Mon, Sun, Mon
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25), Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24), Easter - Christian
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