NEBRASKA NATIONAL TRAILS MUSEUM

OGALLALA, NE

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The Nebraska National Trails Museum in Ogallala, Nebraska is a unique museum dedicated to preserving and educating the public about the history of the Oregon Trail, the Mormon Trail, and the California Trail. Founded in 1998, the museum is home to a variety of exhibits, artifacts, and documents related to the trails and the people who traveled them.

The museum's permanent collection includes a variety of artifacts, such as clothing, tools, and equipment used by the settlers on the trails. There are also interactive displays and videos that tell the stories of individuals and families who traveled the trails. In addition, the museum offers activities and programs designed to engage visitors in the history of the trails and their impact on the development of the West.

The museum also features an outdoor amphitheater, an art gallery, and the Trail Store, which sells books, postcards, toys, and other souvenirs. The museum's grounds are home to multiple structures, including a replica of a Conestoga wagon, a Pony Express office, and a sod house. The museum also offers guided tours, educational programs, and special events throughout the year.

The Nebraska National Trails Museum is a unique destination that provides visitors with a glimpse into the history of the trails and the people who traveled them. It serves as a reminder of the hardships and successes of those who forged the paths that opened up the American West.

NEBRASKA NATIONAL TRAILS MUSEUM is a History Museum in OGALLALA NE. US MID #8403100259

The museum is classed as HST (History 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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NEBRASKA NATIONAL TRAILS MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC
715 VALLEY VIEW DRIVE
OGALLALA
NE
69153-1549

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MID # 8403100259
Name NEBRASKA NATIONAL TRAILS MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC
Alternate Name NEBRASKA NATIONAL TRAILS MUSEUM
Classification History Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 470746610
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 41.134594, -101.711829
CODES FIPS State Code: 31
FIPS County Code: 101
US Census Tract: 000200
US Census Block: 1022