Legacy of the Plains Museum
2930 Old Oregon Trail
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-1989
info@legacyoftheplains.org
Legacy of the Plains Museum
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      • Indoor Exhibits
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      • Special Exhibits
    • Gift Barn
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    • Hiking
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    • Testimonials
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    • Fundraisers
    • Harvest Festival
    • Bandana Benefit
    • High Plains Christmas
    • Yuletide Lights on the Prairie
    • Trees Along the Trail
    • Puzzles of the Past
    • Rug Hooking
    • Draft Horse Driving Clinic
    • Tractor Relay Across Nebraska
    • Pony Express Re-Ride
    • Oregon Trail Days
    • Fundraising Concert
    • Family Fun Day
    • Oregon Trail Wagon Train
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Plan A Visit

Legacy PhotographWe’re easy to find, and we’re open year-round.

At Legacy of the Plains, interesting activities stretch all the way to the prairie horizon—and beyond.

Legacy of the Plains Museum is Nebraska’s newest museum that celebrates the lives and tells the stories of High Plains agriculture, communities and people.

Start off your visit in our first exhibit, “Voices on the Prairie Wind”, which provides a unique introduction to the stories our museum tells. From there, head out of the room into the Main Exhibit Hall where you can visit seven different zones filled with state-of-the-art interactive displays and explore the stories of the people of the High Plains. You are also welcome to browse the large artifacts in our Annex building, discover the machinery that made a blacksmith shop, take a guided tour to the Wiedeman Farmstead Home, and stroll the museum grounds to get an up-close look at our vintage farm equipment.

If you’re here during one of our special events you can see a blacksmith demonstration, horses pulling harvest equipment, or a living history actor speaking from the past.

The Legacy of the Plains Museum campus is undergoing rapid development. Soon you will be able to:

  • Two more buildings housing farm equipment
  • Family fun area including playground
  • Railroad display
  • Walking paths
  • Rural school/church
  • Ranch hand bunk house
  • More live animals
  • and more!

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Hours

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Winter (Jan. 1 through Apr. 1) Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sunday 1 – 5 pm
Summer (Apr. 2 through Oct. 30): Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m – 5 p.m., Sunday 1 – 5 p.m.

Admission

Adults (19+) : $10

Youth (6 – 18) : $5

College Students (with ID) : $5

Children (0 – 5) : Free with paying adult

Veterans: $9

Group Rate : $8 each for 10 or more adults

Conveniences

Legacy of the Plains Museum offers a full range of conveniences for travelers and families, including:

  • Free parking
  • Full-service restrooms
  • Drinking fountains
  • Free Wifi
  • Snacks
  • Picnic tables

County tourism office in the museum with a full assortment of tourism literature

Getting here

Legacy of the Plains Museum is an easy three-hour drive from Denver and a short detour from Interstate 80. We’re located next to Scotts Bluff National Monument in Gering, Nebraska, just south of the City of Scottsbluff.

From Denver (208 miles): Take I-25 north to Cheyenne, I-80 east to Kimball, and NE 71 north to Gering.

From I-80 westbound (120 miles): Take exit 126 at Ogallala, then follow U.S. 26 west to Nebraska 92 along the Western Trails Scenic & Historic Byway.

From Rapid City / I-90 (197 miles): Take U.S. 385 south to Chadron, U.S. 20 west to NE 71 south to Gering.

Where to Stay

There are dozens of hotels, motels, campgrounds, and RV parks in the Gering / Scottsbluff region. Get info from the Gering Convention and Visitors Bureau or Scottsbluff County Tourism Board.

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  • Plan A Visit
  • Events
  • About Us
  • Our Collections
  • Support Us
  • Admission Prices
  • Exhibits
    • Indoor Exhibits
      • Be it Ever so Humble…
      • Beyond the Dust Bowl
      • Eye of the Artist
      • Grassland Empire
      • Just Add Water
      • Prairie Pathways
      • Taking Care of Business
    • Outdoor Exhibits
      • Gentry Log Cabin
      • Japanese Hall and History Project
      • Wiedeman House
    • Special Exhibits
  • Gift Barn
  • Hiking
  • Private Events
  • Testimonials
  • Tour Groups
  • Tour Western Nebraska
  • Trail Rides & Small Animal Contact Area

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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