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

Hours and Location

Wigton Heritage Center and exhibits

The Wigton Heritage Center is accessible 24 hours per day, 7 days per week for UNMC faculty, staff and students, and for Nebraska Medicine staff.

The American College of Surgeons Rare Book Gallery and other exhibits on Level 5 of Wittson Hall are only available Monday-Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.

The coffee shop (Level 4) hours for summer 2025 are 7:30 am to 11:30 am.

Please contact the McGoogan Library at AskUs@unmc.edu for more information.

Atrium and Balcony

The Dr. Leland and Dorothy Olson Atrium and John A. Aita, M.D. Family Balcony may have limited access during events. We apologize for any inconvenience during your visit.

Location

The Wigton Heritage Center is located between Wittson Hall and University Tower on the UNMC campus. See campus maps for parking information.

Campus map illustrating buildings of the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Key sites include the Michael F. Sorrell Center and the Student Life Center.

Floorplans and Exhibit Locations

Level 3

Layout of Wigton Heritage Center at University of Nebraska Medical Center, highlighting "Interactive Exhibits" area. Includes a lobby, entrances, and displays.

Level 4

Level 5