Location: Kearney
Top Things to do in Kearney
What to do and see in Kearney, Nebraska (NE): The Best Specialty Museums
Kearney /ˈkɑːrni/ is a city in and the county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 30,787 at the 2010 census. It is home to the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The westward push of the railroad as the Civil War ended gave birth to the community.
Restaurants in Kearney
1. Classic Car Collection
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 183 reviews
This collection of over 200 cars represents one man's 41-year love affair with the automobile. It also represents America's love affair and fascination with automobiles and the evolution of our society around the world of wheels. You'll see a variety of body types and styles. You'll enjoy the incredible detail crafted into many of these vehicles - artistic hood ornaments, instrument gauge panels, wheel styles and headlights. Coordinated together to tell their own stories and help us track the evolution of the model and of the age of automobiles. IPads are provided free of charge to give you additional photographs of the vehicle's details - some not able to be seen by the public as well as more information about the vehicles. This attraction is more than just automobiles. It features artistic displays, interactive multi-media shows and models.
Reviewed By jandrewkopf - Lincoln, United States
This is a great car collection and set up perfectly for easy single walk through to see everything. Very cool, the whole family was impressed. Don't miss it!
2. Nebraska Firefighters Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By tank1050 - Wescosville, United States
This is a neat museum dedicated to and supported by the many Fire Companies throughout Nebraska as is the wonderful memorial behind the building. The cost is nominal. They have some really nice old fire trucks and lots of equipment, all displayed very well and close so it easy to see. The very helpful lady, who was very friendly and extremely informative, told us the equipment is rotated in my companies from all over the state, so it changes constantly. For families , there are lots for the kids, some interactive, some for them to change or wear. After we finished with the museum, we went out back to the memorial and after enjoying it, sat on a bench and ate our lunch while just looking at the memorial. The whole visit was well worth it. Firefighters have a place in our hearts since both our son-in-law and grandson are firefighters. So this was meaningful to us on another level
3. Trails & Rails Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Experience the traveler’s journey through Buffalo County! Tour six historic buildings, plus a new blacksmith shop, livery barn, and a UP train! The new Family History Center opened mid-2017 and is the new Museum welcome center which also houses the extensive archive department which includes the Buffalo County records used by researchers world-wide. Join us for several special events through-out the year, including the annual Wagons West Celebration and the Buffalo County Stampede 1/2 marathon, 10K, & 5K! The Trails & Rails Museum is located on the original Mormon Trail route (current 11th St.). The Museum is owned and operated by the Buffalo County Historical Society, which is a not-for-profit, 501C-3 organization. Please check out www.bchs.us for additional details and special events. Summer hours are 10-6 daily, except Sundays are 1-5 pm. September through May hours: M-F 1-5 pm. Archive hours are Mondays from 1-4 or by appointment. We are closed on all major holidays.
4. Kearney Area Children's Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
We are proud to offer more than twenty interactive exhibits that cover a wide variety of interests that include an art studio, science center, train depot, grocery store, fire station, and agriculture area. Guests have the opportunity to explore at their own pace, and are invited to touch, push, pull, build, and play with every exhibit.
5. Fort Kearney Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
