Rededication of Nebraska Wind Sculpture
Thursday, September 3, 2026 · 4:30 PM CDT · Kearney Westbound Rest Area · Kearney, NE
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Thursday, Sept. 3rd | 4:30 – 5:00 pm | Kearney Westbound Rest Area The Nebraska Arts Council (NAC) will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the landmark 500 Mile Sculpture Garden. Installed in 1976 as part of the United States Bicentennial, the I-80 Sculpture Project transformed Nebraska’s interstate corridor into one of the country’s most ambitious public art experiences and remains one of the nation’s most recognized open-air art experiences. This year’s anniversary event highlights the project’s enduring cultural significance and its role in shaping Nebraska’s artistic identity. Located off I-80 in Kearney, at the Westbound Rest Area, the Nebraska Wind Sculpture will be rededicated at 4:30 on September 3. Parking is limited. Rain location will be Trails & Rails Museum. For more information, please contact Trails & Rails Museum, 308-234-3041. See the original George Baker Maquette of Nebraska Wind and exhibit at the Trails & Rails Museum, 710 W 11th St.