Legacy of the Plains Museum
2930 Old Oregon Trail
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-1989
info@legacyoftheplains.org
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Our Partners

Legacy of the Plains wishes to thank our partners in welcoming visitors to western Nebraska.

1
Gering Convention & Visitors Bureau

Gering sits amidst natural scenic beauty with a population of 7,800 residents. We offer the perfect combination of ambiance and history, with the best of modern facilities and services. No matter what brings you here, you’ll find a lot to your liking.

 

2
Scotts Bluff County Tourism

Two towering landmarks show the way. Scotts Bluff National Monument and Chimney Rock stand silent guard over the Westward Migration Trails for you, just as they did for the thousands before you.Touch the history (and have some fun on the way) in Nebraska’s Landmark Country.

 

3
Western Nebraska Tourism Coalition

Ever stood at the base of a 70-foot-tall waterfall? Faced the fierce choppers of the long-extinct oreodont? Looking to water ski, bike Brady or ride the Niobrara River Ranch Trail? All this and more to explore when you visit Western Nebraska.

 

4
Kimball County Tourism

Amazing sunrises and sunsets; wide-open spaces and endless skies – these are what you will experience in Western Nebraska. Clean air and water, friendly people and a small-town atmosphere are yours to enjoy in Kimball-Banner Counties.

 

5
Morrill County Tourism

Morrill County is a hidden treasure trove of Amerian Pioneer history. Come see the famous Chimney Rock, Courthouse and Jail Rock, research history at Pioneer Trails Museum and Bayard Depot Museum, and discover the diversity found in Morrill County.

 

6
Nebraska Tourism Commission

Great road trips are meant to be shared. And whether you’re looking for an exciting family vacation or a relaxing getaway with that special someone, Nebraska is the perfect destination.

 

Other Platte Valley Attractions

Scotts Bluff National Monument

Directly adjacent to Legacy of the Plains, this National Park unit features spectacular panoramas and Oregon Trail history.

Chimney Rock NHS

A geologic marvel that guided travelers on the Oregon Trail.

Fort Laramie NHS

Once a fur trading post, later a military fort and Pony Express station, Fort Laramie played an indispensable role in the settling of the West.

Lake McConaughy

Prime swimming, boating, fishing, and water sports on Nebraska’s largest lake.

Riverside Discovery Center

Western Nebraska’s only zoo features interactive landscapes and experiential learning.

Wildcat Hills State Park

Trails, picnic areas, and a nature center in a unique landscape of scenic forests and buttes.

Agate Fossil Beds National Monument

See ancient animal fossils, pioneer artifacts, and native American mementos.

Barn Anew B&B

A charming, beautifully renovated 100-year-old barn for lodgings and special events.

Banner County Museum

See how some of our ancestors lived in the 1890s and early 1900s.

Midwest Theater

Compelling live performances, concerts, film series, and more in a historically-significant building listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

West Nebraska Arts Center

Art gallery featuring rotating shows, plus classes and a gift shop, in a former Carnegie Library building listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Lake Minatare State Recreation Area

Fishing, swimming, boating and an inland lighthouse—one of only 7 in America.

Victory Hill Farm

Family-owned goat dairy specializing in artisanal cheeses.

Bayard Depot Museum

Pioneer machinery, tools, quilts, schoolroom, and more.

Homesteaders Museum

History of settlement in Wyoming.

Affiliations

American Alliance of Museums

Nebraska State Historical Society

Mountain Plains Museum Association

American Association for State and Local History

National Pony Express Association

Nebraska Antique Farming Association

Nebraska Museums Association

Organization of American Historians

Oregon-California Trails Association

Agricultural History Society

Association for Living History, Farm, and Agricultural Museums

Kansas Historical Society

Wyoming State Historical Society

History Colorado

Community Partners

Scottsbluff-Gering Chamber of Commerce

Western Library System

City of Gering

Oregon Trail Community Foundation

News Media Partners

Star-Herald

Gering Courier

KNEB

NBC – Nebraska

 

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Hours of Operation

Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Legacy of the Plains Museum
2930 Old Oregon Trail
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-1989
info@legacyoftheplains.org
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