Great Platte River Road Archway Monument, Historical museum complex over Interstate 80 in Kearney, Nebraska, United States.
The Great Platte River Road Archway Monument extends across 300 feet of Interstate 80, displaying exhibits about western transportation through multiple historical periods.
The structure opened in 2000 after a $60 million bond investment, marking the convergence point of the Oregon Trail, Mormon Trail, and California Trail at Fort Kearney.
The monument presents exhibits of pioneer life, including prairie schooner wagons, buffalo stampede installations, and a 1950s drive-in cafe recreation.
Visitors can access the monument through exits 275 or 272, with operating hours from 9 AM to 5 PM Monday through Saturday and 12 PM to 5 PM on Sundays.
The facility incorporates multimedia presentations and wireless headset tours that guide visitors through 180 years of American westward movement history.
Location: Nebraska
Website: http://archway.org
GPS coordinates: 40.66970,-99.03830
Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:33
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