Wigton Heritage Center

- Exhibits and Tours Overview
- Level 3 Exhibits
  Learn about the Level 3 interactive exhibits containing a timeline and snapshots of the growth and global impact of UNMC.
- Level 4 Exhibits
  Peruse the Level 4 exhibits which feature profiles of some UNMC and Nebraska notables in the health sciences.
- Level 5 Exhibits
  Level 5 exhibits contain rare books from the Leon S. McGoogan Library and H. Winnett Orr, MD collections.
- Online Exhibits
  Online versions of the on-campus exhibits with expanded content
- Schedule a Tour
  Request a personal tour of the Wigton Heritage Center exhibits.
- Virtual Tour
  Join us on a virtual tour of the Wigton Heritage Center.
- Donors Overview
- Robert Wigton, MD
  Dr. Wigton has influenced and elevated the importance of the history of medicine and the history of the health sciences inside and outside of UNMC.
- Event Space Overview
- Equipment and Services
  Learn about AV equipment and technical support, as well as catering details.
- Reservations
  Reserve a space in the Wigton Heritage Center.
- Giving Opportunities Overview
- Financial Contributions
  The Wigton Heritage Center Endowment provides ongoing support for programming, exhibits, and advancement of historical achievements through the Wigton Heritage Center.
- Physical Contributions
  The McGoogan Health Sciences Library actively preserves the history of the health sciences in Nebraska and documents accomplishments of UNMC students, faculty, and staff.
Programming

— Wigton Heritage Center — Exhibits and Tours

Exhibits

Level 3 Exhibits

Level 4 Exhibits

Level 5 Exhibits

Online Exhibits

Schedule a Tour

Virtual Tour

The Wigton Heritage Center exhibits serve as a catalyst for understanding, experiencing, and appreciating UNMC’s history and other Nebraska health professionals. On three floors of Wittson Hall, 11 exhibits feature images and artifacts from McGoogan Health Sciences Library’s Special Collections and Archives, UNMC College of Nursing, UNMC College of Dentistry, and cultural institutions across the state. Visitors can also view 10 interactive displays throughout the Wigton Heritage Center featuring campus images and biographical information, selections from the library’s rare book collection, and listening to oral histories from past UNMC leaders. Online versions of the on-campus exhibits with expanded content are also available.

The McGoogan Health Sciences Library offers guided tours of the Wigton Heritage Center and its exhibits. Guided tours will last 1-1.5 hours. A self-guided tour is also available.