Aurora Attractions
The town of Aurora (pop. 4,200) was named after Aurora, Illinois by an early settler, David Stone. It is the county seat of Hamilton County, Nebraska.
Edgerton Explorit Center
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.
Edgerton Explorit Center
208 16th Street
Aurora, NE 68818-3009
United States
208 16th Street
Aurora, NE 68818-3009
United States
Phone 1 (402) 694-4032
Fax 1 (402) 694-4035
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
Plainsman Museum
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.
The Plainsman Agricultural Building shows farm life with agricultural implements.
Hours
March 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to February 28
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
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 (Apr 08)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
