Kearney Bridge Museum

The Archway

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The Archway is a highly acclaimed exhibit featuring a self-guided tour that takes visitors on a 180-year journey from the Oregon Trail Era to the present … See more

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Jul 3, 2024
This is a great stop along I-80. You could pay to visit the museum portion, or do as we did, and simply enjoy the space. They were a few minutes from closing when we stopped, so we quickly went throu… Full review by MemoryMaker5
Mar 14, 2023
We stopped here to get a close look at the arch but the museum inside was a fantastic surprise. We were greeted at the door by a wonderful staff member who shared a little about the place. The visito… Full review by Alicia_JA
May 22, 2022
We'd driven under this Arch several times before deciding to check it out. I really had no idea how a museum could be installed in an archway over an interstate highway but I must say it was extremel… Full review by Jlspence
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A Museum Over the Interstate
This compelling museum, located in an arch over I-80 near Kearney, covers the legacy of travelers along the Platte River Road. Interact…
midwestliving.com
The Archway is a monument and local history museum with unique architecture planned by the Walt Disney Company. This museum stret…
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Can you overnight park here?
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I believe there is camping nearby. This is a wonderful place to visit if you are travelling.
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How much time would you suggest I allow for a stop here? I will be traveling with a 6 year old and making a roadstop here.
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About 2 hours sounds right. The museum is nice. There's a fort too. As well as a walkway across the bridge with sculptures and exhibits.
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do they allowed semi truck to park, because my wife wants to visit the place
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Yes, we have plenty of pull through parking for semis and RVs.
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Has anyone visited both this Museum and the Golden Spike Museum in North Platte. We only have time for one and …
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Has anyone visited both this Museum and the Golden Spike Museum in North Platte. We only have time for one and wondering which stop would be best. I am traveling with 2 older teens. We enjoy history and photography.
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Hi Michelle, It's really a matter of personal preference. Having raised three kids, my advice would be to show them pictures of each or let them research online and let them choose, that …
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Hi Michelle, It's really a matter of personal preference. Having raised three kids, my advice would be to show them pictures of each or let them research online and let them choose, that way they have made the choice and the enjoyment factor is in their court. I personally enjoyed the archway more, easy to access, more interesting exhibits. The trains were a little more removed. You are viewing the great scope of the train yards but at a distance. Also, a little more off the beaten path.
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