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Frontier Trails Region
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Edgerton Explorit Center - Named after Dr. Harold "Doc" Edgerton who is listed by National Geographic Magazine as one of the fifteen most influential inventors of the Industrial Revolution (Strobe Light & Side-Scan Sonar), the Edgerton Explorit Center offers a 5,000 square foot gallery of more than 40 hands-on exhibits. Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer - Stuhr Museum is a 200-acre multi-faceted complex designed in the manner of Scandinavian outdoor museums. Exhibits in the Stuhr Building introduce visitors to the history and development of the. Exhibits and collections tell the story of Native Americans, the Old West and pioneer life. Nebraska Prairie Museum - The Nebraska Prairie Museum contains an exceptionally fine collection of over one acre of indoor exhibits. Once inside, you get a feeling of spaciousness as you view collections of period clothing, antique toys, farm equipment, tools and household items, a unique W.W.II German POW exhibit room, and much more! Museum of Nebraska Art - There is much to see and enjoy at the Museum of Nebraska Art. Experience 175 years of great art from the 19th century to the contemporary scene. In addition to the wide variety of art in its eleven galleries, visitors can relax and stroll through the outdoor sculpture garden, browse through the gift shop for one-of-a-kind gifts, or visit our children's gallery. |
Hastings Museum - Hastings Museum is home to the Lied IMAX Theatre and the J.M. McDonald Planetarium. The museum features three floors of natural history, Native American and pioneer artifacts, antique transportation exhibit, firearms collection, Kool-Aid exhibit and lots more. Great Platte River Road Archway Monument - The Great Platte River Road Archway Monument is the gateway to the west for the 12,000 vehicles that pass under it daily. The Archway has 79,000 square feet of historical exhibits that tell the story of the Platte River Road. This road linked the nation from east to west through the evolution of transportation and communication. Crane Meadows Nature Center - Crane Meadows Nature Center encompasses 250 acres of prime river habitat. The center offers a close-up viewing of wetland wildlife. Visitors can see turtles, ducks, turkey, deer, coyote and many other species. Plainsman Museum - The Plainsman Museum features an extensive collection depicting Plains history with exhibits, murals and mosaics. Agricultural museum features a homestead house, farm scene, barn and blacksmith shop. Pioneer Village - Here within 20 acres, are over 50,000 pieces of Americana in 26 buildings. Many of the buildings were plucked from their country settings and restored here. Modern display halls hold selected treasures. |
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