A Delightful Day in Brownville
Visit one of Nebraska’s most charming and historic towns, Brownville. You’ll find a thriving arts hub, fascinating history and plenty of charm in the state’s far southeast corner.
Get Artsy
When it comes to the art scene, Brownville provides experiences from performing to theatrical to cultural arts. Live music with an intimate setting, the Brownville Concert Series brings nationally acclaimed talent from New York Cabarets, Broadway, jazz, classic, bluegrass and rock to the area. You can also enjoy live theatre in Brownville at the oldest repertory theatre in Nebraska, located in a century old church, The Brownville Village Theatre. View a collection of American folk art at the Flatwater Folk Art Museum, located in a beautifully renovated church. See other forms of art represented throughout the town including artist exhibits at the Schoolhouse Art Gallery & Nature Center. EnvironsArt is a working artist studio and gallery focusing on original landscapes and organic sculptural pieces of the Midwest. Enjoy watching the artists working as well as strolling through the Prairie Sculpture Garden. Finally, pick up your own décor, jewelry, books and more at Bird’s Nest Trading Post.
Helpings of History
Learn more about the history of the area by taking a historical tour throughout Brownville. Visit the Captain Bailey House and Carson House, destinations included on the National Register of Historic Places. The Governor Furnas House Museum where Governor Furnas and his family lived documents historical activities and events related to Historic Brownville. Other historical stops in the town include a finely preserved 1875 railroad depot and caboose at The Brownville Depot and Railroad History Museum, Dr. Spurgin’s Dental Office featuring antique dental tools and oddities and an original historic cabin, the 1854 Didier Log Cabin.
Grab a Drink
With all of this exploring, you’ll want to stop in for refreshments at Gospel Coffee for freshly brewed drinks, ice cream and impeccable vibes. Bring your group to Whiskey Run Creek Vineyard & Winery and find your ideal wine and explore the property’s historical barn and cave. If you’re looking for a unique stay, hop aboard the River Inn Resort overnight, a B&B that floats on the Missouri River, and take a dinner cruise aboard the Spirit of Brownville.
