FORT KEARNEY MUSEUM

KEARNEY, NE

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The Fort Kearney Museum is a historical museum located in Kearney, Nebraska. The museum houses artifacts and exhibits that depict life in the region during the 19th century when the fort was in operation. The fort was established in 1848 to protect pioneers traveling west along the Oregon Trail, and it became an important stopping point for travelers.

The museum features a collection of artifacts that includes clothing, weapons, tools, and other items used by soldiers and settlers during the fort's operation. The exhibits also showcase the daily life of the soldiers stationed at the fort, including their duties and living conditions.

In addition to the exhibits, the museum also features a reconstructed stockade, guardhouse, and powder magazine. Visitors can explore the fort's buildings and learn about the fort's construction and operation.

The museum also offers educational programs and events for visitors of all ages. These programs include guided tours, living history demonstrations, and special exhibits.

Overall, the Fort Kearney Museum is an important historical site that provides visitors with a unique glimpse into the history of Nebraska and the American West. Visitors can learn about the lives of soldiers and settlers during one of the most significant periods of American history.

FORT KEARNEY MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in KEARNEY NE. US MID #8403100072

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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FORT KEARNEY MUSEUM
131 CENTRAL AVE
KEARNEY
NE
68847

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FORT KEARNEY MUSEUM Information

MID # 8403100072
Name FORT KEARNEY MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
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INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 40.66768, -99.082734
CODES FIPS State Code: 31
FIPS County Code: 019
US Census Tract: 969700
US Census Block: 4133