Legacy of the Plains Museum
Legacy of the Plains Museum
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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
About
Legacy of the Plains Museum is a destination for people interested in stories of human and agricultural history in the North Platte Valley and High Plains. Our new state-of-the-art, interactive exhibits focus on the archeology of Native Americans and Westward Expansion, the lives of pioneering settlers, this establishment of irrigation, the development of rural communities, the diversity of cultures on the High Plains, and the innovative technologies and cultural practices of raising animals and crops in a semi-arid environment.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Julie
New Orleans, LA361 contributions
Jul 2020
We were in Scottsbluff visiting family and figured my tractor obsessed two-year-old would enjoy going to see some old tractors. I was not expecting to spend 3-4 hours here! Wow, what a treasure for the panhandle of Nebraska! Simply stated, the "Legacy of the Plains Museum" was fabulous and contained so much more than the "old tractors" I was expecting to see during our visit! In addition to the exhibits in the main museum, we enjoyed touring the historically authentic homes (1950's, 1930's and 1890's) as well as viewing the extensive collection of farm equipment. Equally impressive was our volunteer tour guide, Hunter Miller. His maturity, knowledge and enthusiasm for history led me to believe he was older than a sophomore in high school and we appreciated all the extra tidbits he shared with us while touring each building. Highly recommend this museum to anyone visiting (or living in) the Nebraska Panhandle.
Written July 29, 2020
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Peter K
Hurricane, UT882 contributions
Jul 2021
We visited here on 7/20/21. The museum is right next to Scott's Bluff NM and worth stopping at. It has a wealth of information on the areas development, agricultural history and life on the Plains. We spent over two hours going through the exhibits and thought they were well done. The museums volunteers are incredibly friendly and helpful. The entry fee was $10 per adult which was reasonable, there is a small gift shop, free parking and clean restrooms
Written July 25, 2021
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unhappy c
Montana173 contributions
Jul 2020
Very fun exhibits, a wide range of subjects and well-chosen artifacts. We enjoyed learning more about the history and agriculture of this region. I think the curators hit the sweet spot of information and fascination here......we'd meant to look around just a little while as we waited for a family event elsewhere, but decided to return in the afternoon to see the exhibits we'd missed. Great collection of tractors and old vehicles in one outer building, other outdoor exhibits were beyond our scope this time. I'd love to visit again.
Written July 20, 2020
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Kate Illinois1
Illinois5,031 contributions
Sep 2021
Admission fee $10.00. Started the visit watching a short film. The large museum has collections of native and early pioneer living, artifacts from over the years and antique farming equipment. Outdoor exhibits had a school bus tour, so we skipped that portion. We did walk by the Texas Longhorns.
Written December 21, 2021
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GeekHistory
Dover, DE767 contributions
Sep 2020
A very nice museum with historic displays, but nothing jumped out at me as being unique. Based on the reviews we were expecting more and were a bit disappointed. The displays were similar to the Lincoln County Historical Museum in North Platte we were at a few days before, and the Lincoln County Historical Museum in North Platte had a lot more to see. The best part of stopping here was the beautiful view from the parking lot.
Written September 26, 2020
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Fran I
Chicago, IL15 contributions
Jul 2022
Because pioneers did not settle in the area until the latter 1800's. The museum is filled with earlier tools, communication, education, business and other collections. hands on exhibits like a try at milking a cow and block printing.
Written July 12, 2022
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Mahmood
Muscat Governorate, Oman48 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
I enjoyed learning about the Oregon Trail and the history and culture around West of Nebraska. Definitely an informative museum with very nice volunteer tour guides. There are many opportunities for young children to try out at the museum. I do think the outside part (where the tractors and old trucks are displayed) needs to be prepared better. It might be because of the recent merger with the other museum.
Written August 18, 2022
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Lorna B.
Bechtelsville, PA884 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
We visited here as part of a two-week-long road trip from our home in southeastern PA to the Dakotas and western Nebraska in the summer of 2023; we combined a tour of this museum with visits to the nearby Scotts Bluff and Chimney Rock sites (see separate reviews) for a fun day. We found this modern and spacious museum to be top-notch, with attractive and informative displays related to agriculture and life on the plains. The museum is packed with artifacts, farm equipment, historic vehicles, and more. Exhibits included informative placards and also often featured short videos to view; an audio tour covering the entire museum enhanced our visit. In all, we spent two full hours here; it was time well spent. If you are visiting Scotts Bluff National Monument (adjacent), plan a visit to this museum, which promoted the legacy of the plains to perfection.
Written June 18, 2024
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John&Maria
4 contributions
May 2022
The history of the plains is very well told thru informative plaques. Many pieces of equipment are displayed to help illustrate the history. LOTS of old tractors, trailers, & trucks in a separate building and on the grounds. Also a couple of Old West style jail cells. FUN!!
Written June 18, 2022
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Dawn Stephens
Flower Mound, TX30 contributions
Sep 2020
This was a great museum about the history and people of this region. The staff was so friendly and helpful. They seemed genuinely happy that we had stopped to visit. The collection is extensive and very well displayed . I think young children would love to visit here especially with all the old farm equipment in the back.
Written September 25, 2020
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