The dodge county historical society at the Louis E. May museum

The dodge county historical society at the Louis E. May museumThe dodge county historical society at the Louis E. May museumThe dodge county historical society at the Louis E. May museum

Explore the rich cultural heritage of our exhibitions and collections

About Louis E. May Museum

Welcome to the Louis E. May Museum

 The original home was built in the Italianate Revival style. Theron Nye built the house in 1874. His son inherited the home in 1900 and remodeled the home from 1901 until 1912. The current style of the home is Georgian or Classical Revival and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The grounds are a Nebraska Arboretum Site. 

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Exploring the Wonders of Louis E. May Museum

    The Bachelor Girls march

    Our thanks to Dr. Mark Griep for the video below.  Please enjoy!

    try our virtual tour

    Check out this great video by Nico Gomez

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Please reach us at louisemaymuseum@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

    The museum is open Wednesday through Saturday.  Tours begin at 10:00 AM and the last tour starts at 3:30 PM.  The museum will be closed for lunch from 12:30 to 1:30 PM every day.


    ** Tours en español disponibles con cita previa**


    The Dodge County Historical Societies office is open from Tuesday to Saturday beginning at 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM


    There is no charge for entering the museum or tours, however a free will donation is encouraged.  We are able to take credit cards.


    Requests for research can be made by calling (402) 721-4515 or by sending email to louisemaymuseum@gmail.com or reneebunck@gmail.com.


    Other Museum Highlights

    Nebraska Arboretum Site

    The grounds of the May Museum are a Nebraska Arboretum Site. We encourage visitors to see our rose garden located on the south side of the building and our Victorian garden in back of the museum. The gardens are maintained by volunteers and donations.The grounds also include a replica of a log structure representing life in the 1860's. 

    Rental of the Museum

    The museum is available for outdoor weddings and small inside events such as high school graduations, birthdays, anniversaries, etc. Please inquire by phone: (402) 721-4515. 

    Research Library

     Open to the public at no charge. 

    Events

    5/18/2025

    Lecture Series at Five.0.Five Brewing

    3:00 to 5:00 PM

    Event Details

    5/18/2025

    Lecture Series at Five.0.Five Brewing

    Joining us will be Dr. Charles King and Kim King speaking on topics in ancient agricultural history and its relationship to the Midwest.

    3:00 to 5:00 PM

    7/11/2025 thru 7/13/2025

    John C. Fremont Days

    All day

    Event Details

    7/11/2025 thru 7/13/2025

    John C. Fremont Days

    Shuttle service will be available in front of the museum and tours available from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

    All day

    8/31/2025

    Annual Music at the Museum

    TBA

    Event Details

    8/31/2025

    Annual Music at the Museum

    Held in front of the May Museum.

    TBA

    Contact Us

    Better yet, see us in person!

    We love our patrons, so feel free to visit during normal business hours.

    Louis E. May Museum

    1643 North Nye Avenue, Fremont, Nebraska 68025, United States

    Phone: (402) 721-4515 Email: louisemaymuseum@gmail.com

    Hours

    Open today

    10:00 am – 04:30 pm

    The last tour for the day begins at 3:30 pm. We are closed for lunch every day from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM.


        ** Tours en español disponibles con cita previa** 

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