The Kearney Visitors Bureau has been following the rapidly evolving news about Coronavirus (COVID-19) and we understand that our community and travelers may be concerned about COVID-19 and how it may affect them. Below we have compiled lists of openings and closings and links to more information to try to help during this ever-changing time.
Attractions:
Kearney Archway – Open 7 days a week
Classic Car Collection – Open Friday-Sunday Noon-5:00pm
Fort Kearny State Historical Park & Rec Area – Park open for day use & Camping
Fort Kearny State Park Visitor Center – Now Open
Fort Kearney Museum – Opening Soon – Date TBD
G.W. Frank Museum of History and Culture – CLOSED
Kearney Area Children’s Museum – Open for Camps & Timed Ticketing
Kearney Public Library – Open
Kearney Visitors Bureau – Open Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Kearney Water Trail – Open (rentals available through Kearney Paddle Sports)
Museum of Nebraska Art – CLOSED
Nebraska Firefighters Museum & Education Center – Open
Rowe Sanctuary – Trails Open – Visitors Center Open 10 am-2 pm
Trails and Rails Museum (BuffaloCounty HistoricalSociety) – Open
Nebraska Wildlife Encounter-Zoozeum – Open for Camps
Kearney Cinema 8 – Open 7 days a week
Parks & Splash Pads – Open
Centennial & Harmon Pools – Open
Yanney Park and Cottonmill Marina – Will remain closed for further notice
Cottonmill Nature Barn – Open
Peterson Senior Activity Center – Open
The Big Apple – Open
Hilltop Mall – Open
The World Theater – Drive-In Theatre Open Thursday-Saturday at Buffalo County Fairgrounds
Non-Profits, Arts & Cultural Partners:
- COVID-19 and the Arts of Nebraska
- Arts Resources during COVID-19 Outbreak
- Nonprofits and Coronavirus, COVID-19
Information for Travelers:
- CDC Recommendations for Travelers
- Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services
- Center for Disease Control (CDC)
- Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Additional Information for Hotels and Restaurants:
Questions
We are recommending business owners that have questions to call
- Odee Ingersoll
Nebraska Business Development Center
Ph: 308-865-8344
Email: ingersoll@unk.edu - Leon Milobar
Nebraska District Director, U.S. Small Business Administration
Ph: 402-221-4691
Important Links/Resources
- City of Kearney website
- Updates from Governor Ricketts
- Short Term Compensation for Layoffs from the Nebraska Department of Labor
Restaurant Listings