The Frank House is the historic home on the campus of the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The home's museum status supports the University goals for outreach and engagement. The museum's mission is to preserve and share the historic and aesthetic values of the Frank House connecting past, present and future generations.
2010 University Drive, north of Highway 30 at the west end of the campus, University of Nebraska-Kearney
"Walk-in" Welcome Hours: M-F 2-5, Sa 1-5; closed student breaks and holidays including March 13-20 for Spring Break.
Walk-in admission is free and donations very appreciated!
Groups of eight or more by reservation for tours, receptions and other special events
Contact: KrisAnn Sullivan, Director, 308.865.8284, sullivankw@unk.edu
Saturdays at the Frank House, 1:30 p.m., February-May 2010
March 13-20, CLOSED for Spring break
March 27, Buildings of George William Frank
Bobbie McKenzie and Lola Hoagstrom present this Frank Talk about the Kearney architectural structures designed in the 1800’s by the architect of the Frank House. You’ll be surprised to see how many can be seen around town today!
April 3, Victorian Easter Egg Hunt
Children aged 3-9 and accompanied by an adult, are invited to celebrate the coming of spring with traditional egg decorating and an Easter egg hunt. The Junior Friends of the Frank House are leading and sponsoring the event. The fun is limited to the first 20 to register by March 30. Call 308-865-8284 or email sullivankw@unk.edu to register.
April 10, Low Brass Ensemble
In parlor performance with Dr. Seth Fletcher
April 17, Flute Studio
A parlor performance by flutists from the University of Nebraska at Kearney in under the direction of Franziska Nabb
April 24, "Totally Titanic!”
Paula Nesiba shares her vast knowledge about the great ship and its tragic voyage.
May 1, Geography of American Antiques
Dr. Jason Combs, a certified appraiser and an assistant professor of geography at UNK , shares his knowledge of America’s material culture. Dr. Combs owns Burr Oak Antiques and Appraisals and has published three articles about antiques/material diffusion in "Material Culture." The articles are titled "The Antiques Trade: The Diffusion of America's Cultural Patrimony," "The Internet's Impact on the Antiques Trade" and "Trading America's Past on eBay: The Case Study of Northwood Carnival Glass and Roseville Pottery."
May 8, Violins in Concert
Mary Spencer and Emelie Berke under direction of Dr. Ting-Lan Chen in parlor performance