Situated in an 1889 Union Pacific depot, the museum has a waiting room, the depot agent's office, a freight room and a baggage room with exhibits that depict the evolution of wagon, train, and automobile travel. Also on the grounds are the 1884 Loup River Freighters Hotel, an 1898 Baptist Mission Church, a log cabin , the Boyd Ranch House and the county's first frame schoolhouse. Museum hosts many special events including the Annual "Wagons West Day" in June, a Christmas Tree Walk in December, and monthly and special programs.
Location:
710 W 11th St, Kearney Nebraska 68848
Telephone
308-234-3041
Other Transportation nearby:
(Arapahoe) Arapahoe Municipal Airport
(Holdrege) Brewster Field Airport
(Grand Island) Central Nebraska Regional Airport
(Elm Creek) Chevyland U.S.A.
(Cozad) Cozad Municipal Airport
(Harvard) Harvard State Airport
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02/21 Coming to The Kearney area
Swedish Festival Stromberg NE June14-16 Welcome to Stromsberg, the Swede capital of Nebraska. Swedish dancing, costumes, and food can be enjoyed throughout the festivities.
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