BELLEVUE, Neb. (KMTV) – The Sarpy County Museum has permanently closed its doors after initially announcing a temporary closure for repairs just two months ago.
- Sarpy County Museum permanently closed after initially announcing temporary repairs, citing structural concerns and financial constraints
- Museum raised $1 million of a planned $15 million capital campaign and bought land in Papillion in 2023, but the site remains empty
- Historical society plans to continue operations through digital content and pop-up exhibits while pursuing a new heritage center
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:The Sarpy County Museum has permanently closed its doors after initially announcing a temporary closure for repairs just two months ago, leaving neighbors wondering about the fate of artifacts and the museum’s future plans.
The museum announced Monday that the building would close permanently, citing financial and structural concerns that made repairs unfeasible.
When reporter Greta Goede heard about the closure, she called and emailed the museum and historical society. Initially KMTV was told someone would be in contact with us soon. When we didn’t hear back, we decided to reach out to others for answers…