The community's railroad heritage is reflected in this local history museum. The museum is a restored Union Pacific Depot and displays horse buggies, antique furniture, historical clothing, and more.
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Potter Depot Museum
The UP depot was moved back to Potter in 1991. After much restoration, it was opened to the public in 1996. It houses UP Railroad memorabilia as well as an agricultural room and other items. It is open by appointment only as well as special events in Potter.
Sidney, NE MuseumsCarnegie Library
Andrew Carnegie awarded the city of Sidney $6,500 for the construction of this library which served Sidney from 1914 to 1965
Sidney, NE Carnegie LibrariesLodgepole Depot Museum
The community's railroad heritage is reflected in this local history museum. The museum is a restored Union Pacific Depot and displays horse buggies, antique furniture, historical clothing, and more.
Sidney, NE MuseumsHistoric Downtown District
Take a walk through the past and discover the historical buildings of downtown Sidney. The 44 buildings include many that are registered with the National Register of Historic Places. Below are just a few of the buildings you can see in this beautiful piece of history in Sidney.
Things to do near Sidney, NE
Oregon Trail Marker
The countless wagons that passed through what is now Deuel County during the westward expansion of the 1800s left an indelibl...
Prairie Schooner Museum
This local history museum features home-made steam engines, a restored log cabin, spinning wheel, antique organ, old tools, t...