Come and support this museum! The sweet lady at the front/cashier did an excellent job of sharing…read morethe history of the museum. It has seen its shares of up and downs and currently runs on donations. The amazing people that donate their beautiful vehicles for public viewing help to fund the museum. Our family loved viewing history through the automobiles. The exhibits update constantly. You never know which vehicles you may catch that have been in films or driven by famous people. There is a huge selection of cars from the early model Fords all the way to late model Chevys and Dodge.

Very impressed with this museum. The vehicles are spectacular and the people were very…read moreknowledgeable and passionate about cars! A must-see museum.

meat was too dry and salty. tables clean. fries tasted good. should add sweet fries to menuread more

We were on a tour to see the Sandhill Crane Migration and part of the tour included a visit to the…read moreMuseum of Nebraska Art in Kearney. The museum is a multi story facility located in an old post office. The architectural detail of the building is nice and the art to be found inside is quite surprising. Three levels of art work either with a Nebraska theme or composed by an artist who resides or has resided in Nebraska. Some very nice pieces. There is also a bronze sculpture garden in the back of the building. If you are passing anywhere near Kearney, you should stop in and check it out.

This place is hard to rate because I would give it a 10 on the content. And I would probably give…read moreit a 2 on the upkeep. I came here as a kid and I didn't remember that much but what I did remember was it was a pristine very well-maintained incredible collection of history and innovation and it still is an incredible place to see history and see innovation like you haven't seen anywhere else, it just needs a lot of love and care and the guy that started this thing it's just incredible the thought to bring all these things together and not to make money but just to show people the history an ingenuity of all the people that have contributed it's really incredible. This place is absolutely priceless and I don't even think you could put the value on this place just one piece of equipment could be worth several million dollars to someone and there's millions of items. If you haven't been come check this out spend a whole day and read the signs and see the things it's truly amazing. This place just simply needs attention and care. Walking through here I just thought this place needs to be the setting for night at the Museum three for every piece of equipment an article comes to life and they would get attention and people would come from everywhere to see this place and then they would start investing in the upkeep of this place. That's my idea of saving this place for everybody to see. It's stuck in the middle of nowhere Nebraska but it's worth the drive. They literally have innovations from every generation from the 1800s to The late 1900s. Everything from cars to tractors refrigerators record players pianos furniture airplanes weapons horseshoes blacksmith and even computers. As I said I visited this place as a kid with my parents and it was fun for me to come back. Although I've talked about this place to my wife 100 times I had decided I was content with just seeing it again on YouTube and she decided to book a weekend trip and come and see this place. A 6 Hour Drive but really fun and worth it, although a disappointment to see how some of the buildings are needing attention it's all about the mindset and the fact that one man decided to do this so that all of us could see this incredible collection of innovation. If you pay attention to some of the brands you'll see things that you recognize but the names are different meaning some products made it and some partners didn't. Sometimes The hyphen gets dropped, company names changes as the partner get out'd. They try their best to do chronological order of innovation and technology. And that's where you can see somebody looking at a product and saying I think I can do it better and then making their own. Brands that you don't see because they didn't make it or they got bought by the competitor. But all about the dream of making it big or making it better. I just realized my previous review was incomplete. My idea for making this place "Great Again". Is for this to be the setting for the next "Night at the museum" movie saga. As the normal theme of the movie the characters and items come alive at night. I mean this place has some incredibly stories. The movie set here would drive people back here and create an new interest in this place. Drive money back into the restoration of the buildings and facilities. I think it would be a hit and people will come from everywhere to see this place again

My seven year old son and I visited this amazing place yesterday. This was the main highlight of…read moreour mini vacation. If you are a history buff, this place is for you! If you are a motor head, this place is for you! If you a hunter, this place is for you! If you are a fan of airplanes, this place is for you! I was amazed with all the items that are within the 26 different buildings. The pictures attached is a small glimpse of what is beheld. The main facility is a former car dealership from probably the 30s or 40s. They have a camp site right next to the campus. There is also a sign for a motel, next door, they own, but it did not look active.

The G.W. Frank Museum of History and Culture is an absolute gem! Located on the UNK campus, this…read morebeautifully restored mansion offers a deep dive into the fascinating history of Nebraska's Gilded Age, the role of Kearney in the industrial boom, and the evolution of mental health care. The exhibits are well-curated and packed with interesting details about the house's history, from its architecture to its original use as a tuberculosis hospital. I particularly enjoyed learning about the Frank family, the rise and fall of Kearney's industrial aspirations, and how the mansion became part of the University of Nebraska system. The building itself is stunning, with intricate woodwork, stained glass windows, and a real sense of stepping back in time. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, answering all of my questions and adding even more context to the experience. Whether you're a history enthusiast or just curious about Nebraska's past, the G.W. Frank Museum is absolutely worth a visit. It's educational, engaging, and a great way to spend a few hours!

Looking for history about Kearney and the surrounding area? Then stop by for a guided tour…read more Interesting buildings are well kept and maintained. There is no air conditioning, so choose a cool day or early afternoon. The tour guided was knowledgeable, entertaining, and informative about the origins of all the buildings.

From the owner: The Trails & Rails Museum -Buffalo County Historical Society, has six historic buildings to tour…read morethrough, as well as a livery barn, the JC Marlatt blacksmith shop, and a Union Pacific steam engine and caboose. The Family History Center serves as the new Museum welcome center and gift shop and also houses the extensive archive department used by researchers world-wide. Join us for several special events through-out the year! The Trails & Rails Museum is located on the original Mormon Trail route (current 11th St.) Please check our web site for additional details and special events.

Excellent museum, packed with interesting exhibits…read more Even old museum standbys get an interesting update. Gift shop is shockingly cheap, and full of great souvenirs and books. Its easy to spend at least a couple hours here, plus they have interactive planetarium shows and seasonal events. Definitely worth the admission fee!

I'll admit that the only thing about this museum that I experience was the basement, which to most…read morepeople is the most interesting part. What I'm talking about is the history of Kool Aid! Kool Aid is a brand we don't hear very much about anymore, unless we're talking about cults. But the town of Hastings does take pride that the founder of Kool Aid is from there. There is a huge detailed display about the evolution of Kool Aid, and its very cool to learn about. Remember the Kool Aid toys and collectibles we all grew up with, regardless of generation? They're all there. And you can also watch a montage of classic Kool Aid commercials while there. There's a statue of the Kool Aid Man outside the museum as well. I feel really bad that I didn't check out other parts of the museum (I think there are 3 floors...) as it talks about the natural history as well as the agriculture and cultural part of the town. But maybe for another time....

Pretty good at showing what early settler life in the area was like in a variety of ways. The…read moremuseum exhibits -- in two separate buildings -- are slightly dated collections of objects and info about aspects of typical life. Then the Railroad Town gives depth to that experience, with relocated historic buildings staffed with living history. Considering the size of the town and daily operations, it makes sense that every building can't always be staffed -- and if they were, it'd sure take a long time to get through. The main exhibit building itself is a bit ridiculously grand: why is it surrounded by a moat and have fountains in the middle? That design would make more sense for an art museum maybe.

A huge amount of buildings and cool old things to see and touch! Our three and five year old…read moreenjoyed it and we stopped for lunch at the cafe which was very tasty. A worthwhile visit for sure! Friendly and fun workers there as well.

Where do I start, way overpriced for what it is. 8 dollars for kids and 7 dollars for adults…read more What do you have for adults to even do? Half of the exhibits weren't even working, no paper or crafting supplies in areas designed for that. Not organized at all, especially in the store. Made the mistake of spending money here for 30 minutes. Go to the park instead way more to do.

I've only been here once, but was amazed what a cool place this was for children. Our little one…read morehad plenty of activities and/or toys to play with and we haven't even done everything yet. We'll be definitely visiting again with our little one to see if we can do the rest of the areas or re-visit our favorites.

Exceeded my expectations, it's actually a huge museum with tons of interesting artifacts and…read morehistory. Highly recommend if you're in the area and have a few hours to kill.

What a great collection they have. I'm glad we were able to stop, but wish we had more time to see…read moreeverything- this place is huge!!