Norfolk Attractions
Norfolk (pop. 24,000) was established in 1868 along the Elkhorn River. The town is home to a steel mill and a world-renowned livestock auction market.
The Elkhorn Valley Museum in Norfolk features photographs, books, and maps that show the history of the area. Exhibits include toys, a horse-drawn buggy and a tractor from 1918.
Address:
Elkhorn Valley Museum and Research Center, 515 Queen City Boulevard, Norfolk, NE 68701-4060, United States
Phone: 1 (402) 371-3886, Fax: 1 (402) 371-3886
Hours:
10am-5pm; Closed: Sun, Mon
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25), Easter - Christian
Facilities: Gift shop
The Norfolk Arts Center features a main gallery with historic to contemporary works, an outdoor sculpture garden, a fountain and brick walkway as well as theater and arts programs.
Hours:
9am-5pm; Sat: 12pm-5pm; Closed: Sun, Mon