Discover the history of Trails and Rails along the Great Platte River Road.

Trails & Rails Museum, 710 W. 11th St., Kearney, Nebraska
(308) 234-3041
E mail: bchs.us@hotmail.com

Buffalo County Historical Society
P.O. Box 523
Kearney, NE 68848

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Admission:
$5 for adults;
$2 children ages 5-12;
$3 UNK students showing school I.D.
Free for BCHS members;

Tuesdays are FREE Sept - May only
Inquire about group rates!

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Trails & Rails Museum’s Hours:

*Memorial Day thru Labor Day:

Museum: Monday-Saturday 10 am to 6 pm and Sundays from 1-5 pm
Archives: Monday and Thursday 1-4 pm

*Sept.-May:

Museum: Monday-Friday 1-5 pm
Archives: Mondays 1-4 pm

Genealogists are on hand on Mondays from 1-4 p.m. or by appointment. Our dedicated volunteers answer e-mail requests daily. Please let us know if you have research questions!

** Check out our Events page for additional Special Events! **

Group Tours:
Group tours are encouraged to call and schedule a tour, everyone is welcome to join us during these hours. If these hours do not work for you, please call to set up an appointment.

Schools:
School groups are welcome.
The museum is open for schools and special groups by appointment by calling the Museum Office at (308) 234-3041.

Donations:
A part of the funding for Trails & Rails Museum operations comes from the Buffalo County general fund. All other Museum expenses come from contributions. All donations are appreciated.

Volunteers:
If you are interested in helping with any of the Society activities,
please call 234-3041.

Museum Gift Shop:

The Museum's Gift Shop includes many magazines and books for sale. Over 50 book titles are available.

Among other items for sale are t-shirts, caps, postcards, bells, whistles, wooden kits and lap quilts . While you are visiting the gift shop, please remember to sign our guest book!

Picture Book of Early Kearney by Mark R. Ellis and Heather E. Stauffer.

Click here to see more photos of the Trails & Rails Museum.