A large bison statue looks at the camera.

At Morrill Hall you'll find four floors of fossils, science, natural history and world cultures exhibits. Embark on a journey through Nebraska's rich past and present, exploring a multitude of exhibits  showcasing our state's incredible biology and cultural heritage. Our world-renowned paleontological displays feature the iconic Elephant Hall, home to the largest articulated fossil Columbian mammoth, "Archie," and a unique collection of fossil elephants. Beyond these ancient giants, delve into interactive exhibits on dinosaurs, anthropology, Nebraska wildlife, geology, and more. We invite you to discover, learn, and be inspired by the wonders of the natural world and our place within it.

1st Floor - Biodiversity and Art in Science

Marx Discovery Center

Temporarily relocated to 2nd floor during renovation

Explore hands-on science with fun activities for the youngest visitors to Morrill Hall. 

Kids digging in fossil digpit at the Marx Center

Hall of Nebraska Wildlife

Take a trip across the state of Nebraska and see plants and animals in their natural environments.

Hall of Nebraska Wildlife exhibit

Photo Ark

Native Nebraskan Joel Sartore’s photos and videos tell the story of endangered and threatened species around the globe.

A huge display wall of photographs including several fish, a snake and a colorful parrot.

Elizabeth Dolan: Rediscovering a Lost Nebraska Artist

This exhibit celebrates Dolan's work and life, backdropped by one of her murals (several others can be found throughout Morrill Hall). 

A museum visitor reads a panel explaining the work of artist Elizabeth Dolan

2nd Floor - Walk Through Time

Elephant Hall

See "Archie" and a parade of mammoths and mastodons throughout the iconic hall. 

Archie the fossil mammoth and several other mammoth fossils on display in Elephant Hall

Life in the Past Lane

Explore the unique relationship between the Museum and the Nebraska Department of Transportation protecting Nebraska fossils for 65+ years. 

A variety of fossils on display with text about highway paleontology program.

Mesozoic Gallery

Explore fossils of Mesozoic creatures who lived in Nebraska during the "Age of Dinosaurs."

Mesozoic Gallery Wide Shot including mosasaur and bulldog tarpon fossils.

Torren Gallery of Ancient Life

Explore the Paleozoic Era - a time before dinosaurs - and investigate what lifeforms existed on Earth.

Invertebrate fossils on display at Morrill Hall

Bizarre Beasts

Journey back in time to explore the evolutionary forces that caused some of Earth's most strange creatures to adapt to different environments.

A model of a wildly fanged pterosaur menaces onlookers with its beak agape and wings outstretched.

Rhino Gallery

This exhibit celebrates some of the fossils and specimens from Ashfall Fossil Beds in Nebraska, an ancient watering hole preserving fossilized rhinos, camels, horses and more. 

Rhino Gallery close up of rhino skeletons facing each other

3rd Floor - World Cultures & Natural History Exploration

Jurassic Dinosaurs

This exhibit focuses on the Jurassic period and some of the dinosaurs that lived then.

Close up on a the skull and neck bones of a tyrannosaurus.

First Peoples of the Plains

Celebrate Native American cultures of the past and present.

A young girl in traditional Tribal wear with prairie grass and a faded image of an adult in traditional wear behind her.

Bison

Temporary Exhibit

A traveling exhibit exploring the past, present, and future of this great North American mammal. 

A bison hide on display with other information displays on bison.

Minerals & Meteorites

TEMPORARILY CLOSED

Check out an array of rocks, minerals, and meteorites. 

Four large clear crystals on a dark background.

Arms, Armor & Anthropology

Learn how weapons and armor differ depending on cultural values, fighting tactics, environment and available resources. 

A Samurai suit of armor sits on display in the middle of the exhibit of other weapons.

Goliaths

Temporary Exhibit

Meet the giants with real flower power in this exhibit celebrating Goliath beetles.

A glass case displays very large beetle specimens.

Poop & Paws

Temporary Exhibit

This fan favorite is temporarily back on the 3rd floor. Investigate the clues animals leave behind with interactive displays.

A display of square tiles with reproductions of poop and paw prints for patrons to examine.

4th Floor - Cherish Nebraska

Cherish Nebraska

An entire floor of exhibits celebrating Nebraska’s natural heritage, past and present.

A saber tooth cat like creature model sits next to a replica fossil of its skull.

Visible Lab

Watch museum researchers prepare actual specimens and ask them questions about their work. 

UNSM paleontologist showing three kids a picture in the Visible Lab.

Science Exploration Zone

An area dedicated to digital and hands-on science exploration and letting visitors try being the researcher. 

Two young girls examine a bird under a microscope.