When in Douglas don't miss the museum! Artifacts ranging from pioneer relics to Native American…read moreart. Also a surprising collection of period fashion and vintage dolls.

Do you like mammoth bones and/or paleontology? If so, this is one of the best locations in North…read moreAmerica. A Land developer, who was planning to build new homes, stumbled onto this mammal trap and donated it to the government. So far, they have discovered #67 mammoth bones among other mammals. Be prepared for at least 2 hours of history and excitement (or maybe more) via a scanned qr code audio lecture and 15 mt feature movie. However, you and your traveling companions will enjoy every minute of their experience.

Was visiting from out of town and decided to visit the Mammoth Site. Not sure what to expect, we…read morewent in with an open mind. It starts off with a movie explaining how the area was created and how the mammoths ended up in the sink hole and ultimately meeting their demise. After the movie you head into another room which exposes the mammoths bones in the sink hole. As you walk around the path they have QR codes for you to listen to recordings explaining what you are viewing. It is set up perfectly! You then enter another room showing items from another site. Very educational for both adults and children. A must see for sure!!

I was hot, and the staff let me rest in the dining car for well over an hour…read more The historical train does lack basic and federally required ADA approved handy-capable access, but it didn't concern me. 9.2/10

We had a wonderful time. Staff was really friendly. Fun and relaxing way to spend a few hours.read more

What a precious pit stop to travel back in time. There are three full floors to explore and the…read morebest part is that you are encouraged to touch almost everything - which was perfect for our rambunctious kiddos. The rooms are so well thought out and it was a lovely adventure for our family. We spent 1 1/2 hours here and enjoyed the visit very much.

It's been 4 years since we visited to this museum. We live in Los Angeles and I still often think…read moreabout this place! It was probably one of the coolest museums I've been to. I've seen some pretty cool ones, but this place was something special. My son and I spent a couple hours exploring the old school house and there are so many artifacts of times gone by. My son at the time was 6 so his attention span at that age was minimal...yet he had a wonderful time at this place and was fully engaged and asking questions. I am now writing this review because I was just talking about it this morning after 4 years! A must go to if you're in the area visiting. The staff were lovely people.

I got the chance to visit this museum after a business trip and was impressed by the collection of…read moreassorted artifacts they had. Was fun to learn, even for a lifetime resident of the state.

Better call to make sure it is open....... We drove way out of our way to go and they CLOSED LAST…read moreWEEK! Lady at counter was so cold almost made me shiver as we walked out! She could have at least gave us a brochure instead of the stink eye!

Knowledgeable and welcoming staff! The two-level museum gives a great overview of the history Fort…read moreRobinson. The gift shop is stocked with many different books on Nebraskans history as well as gifts for little ones.

We spent about three hours walking around this site and it was clearly apparent how much time has…read morebeen taking to restore the buildings. Be sure to walk through the officers quarters to see the furnished rooms. Such a cool glimpse of days gone by! It was fascinating to use the informational signs to try and imagine what the fort looked like as a bustling community. It was especially interesting to me because I had an ancestor who came through and spent time here back in the 1850s. The people in the museum/gift shop were friendly and informative, and even offered a list of all the Bugle calls that played periodically while we were there. I loved that! This would be a great place to visit for adult adults and children alike.

Fur trading post turned military outpost [Laramie WY]…read more We arrived at 4:32p and, luckily, the Visitors Center was still open and I was able to get my National Park passport stamped. The museum showcased items from eras past. When we visited Fort Laramie we learned that this was another iconic landmark and a major outpost stop because it served the needs to thousands of emigrants on the historic Oregon, Mormon, and California trails. Other historic routes that passed through Fort Laramie were the Transcontinental telegraph route, the Deadwood and Cheyenne stage routes and even the Pony Express Route between St Joseph Missouri and Sacramento California! whoa wow! Yes, a small monument stood at the park with a plaque that mentioned the Pony Express route and SacTown! I then enjoyed poking my head inside the structures. Uniforms, weapons and other artifacts were on display. Seeing the exhibit at the restored Cavalry Barracks was pretty cool too. There are clean restrooms inside. One of the structures, the Old Bedlam, is the oldest standing building in the State of Wyoming. Imagine that, and I got a chance to see it. Question: Who was the Army defending the emigrants against? Not foreigners but the American Indians which ended upon the death of Sitting Bull in 1890. The Army abandoned the fort that same year. The park is open everyday from dawn until dusk but the Museum and Visitors Center from 8:00a to 4:30p Learning history as we go. Happy travels! Review #3478

Longest and Last homestead gold mine in Lead, South Dakota (near Deadwood)…read more Everyone should check this gigantic hole out for themselves. The history is interesting, except for the fact that wealthy entrepreneurs exploited the common folks during the 1929 depression and bought their gold claims/homestead for less than market value. The museum was informative and had incredible exhibits but lacked a feature movie to chronically narrate its evolution.

This was not in my itinerary to go here. It was recommended by our friends who are residence of…read moreDeadwood. For sure make a quick stop here in Lead if you're on your way to Deadwood. Pretty cool to learn and see the mine from above ground. It was active until 1998. There are tours available.

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!! Stumbled upon this little gem when all I wanted to do was just take a picture by…read morethe jackalope. Had no idea there was a little museum and train cars you can walk into! It's like taking a step back into time. There is one luxury rail car that has beautiful upholstery and is in great condition. There are sleeper cars, engines, and a caboose to boot. The best part is the staff hidden inside of the building (see video). They welcome you to Douglas with open arms and are eager to help you plan your visit. The ladies are so sweet and the man is a great train conductor! He turned on the train sets for us and I got all giddy like a 4 year old eating candy. Such a cool way to pay homage to the union pacific railroad. Definitely recommend if you're driving through Douglas, WY.

Very friendly and helpful! Lots of area information, including a whole section for the current…read moremonth's activities. They made it fun for my little ones while I looked over the brochures and gave each of them an official Jackalope hunting license. The kids were thrilled to learn all about the elusive Jackalope that Douglas is known for. Make sure you walk around and check out all the old trains, too! You can walk through the passenger and dining cars..very cool. Great place to stop and learn about the area whether you're traveling through or just moving out here!