The museum will be hosting an open house which will include rooms decorated in the Christmas spirit and guided tours. Refreshments will be served including hors d'oeuvres , desserts, coffee and beverages. A special program in the Art Gallery will begin at 6:00pm with a ribbon cutting to open a major new exhibit entitled Through My Own Language: Robert Henri and His Portraits, Paintings and Sketches. There will be a special award presentation made by the History Nebraska Board of Trustees to recognize volunteers of cultural organizations including two of whom are from Cozad and museum members.