Box Butte Co Tourism

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Fall is the perfect time to visit Box Butte County attractions!

KNIGHT MUSEUM & SANDHILLS CENTER 908 Yellowstone - Alliance, NE 69301

ALLIANCE Pioneer memorabilia, Native American artifacts and railroad history highlight the collection of the newly renovated Knight Museum and Sandhills Center, located at 908 Yellowstone in Alliance. Visitors to the museum can get a glimpse of the life lived by the people who settled in the Box Butte county area and the Nebraska Sandhills. Smithsonian style displays are being designed to accent the extensive collection of pioneer memorabilia.

The Knight Museum and Sandhills Center has compiled many of the city and county records into a digital database that is available to the public. They offer a large research room providing most records from Box Butte and the Panhandle, all microfilmed local newspapers and area authors. The photo and genealogical files are available for research. Volunteer researchers are available to consult and help. The Knight Museum and Sandhills Center is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Handicapped accessible and group tours available.
The Newberry Gift Shop carrying local authors and unique gifts is now open. Free admission. Information: 308-762-2384, 308-762-5400 or email museum@cityofalliance.net.

Nationwide Management Services, Inc. - A special thank you to Scott Baker, Stephs Studio and other area photographers for contributing photos.