Definitely worth the stop. Just be aware this is not a quick detour, your gonna want to spend some time checking out the museum and building. I thought Id stop quick but I spent over an hour taking in everything. Im not sorry though. It was beautiful, educational, and the people were super friendly.

This is a great stop to learn about how the frontier was settled and the people who built it. The Lincoln highway and its connection from the east coast to the west, along with the railroad. Very educational.

They did a great job here. Very informative and enjoyable to visit. You do a self directed audio tour and the bridge is the museum with multi levels. The river is right across from the entrance and there is a place to sit and you can feed the fish. Nice gift shop and when they reopen a place to eat.

Very cool place. $12 audio tour is well worth it. Tour/museum covers early frontier days through the 1960s and the Golden Era of American road trips. Great stop in the otherwise coma-inducing state of Nebraska.

So cool!! Its taken me 20 years to visit and so glad I finally did. Clean and friendly facilities and such neat, interactive displays and historical information available!

Ive wanted to stop here for years and finally did today. It was so interesting that I wish I had stopped sooner. Looking forward to visiting again.

It has been several years since I have been to the Archway but I still remember my visit fondly. Its location is very unique - it is built over a road! It is a great detour (or actually a stop since chances are you are traveling under it!) to get an understanding of the West.

Not being a museum person, I really enjoyed this place! It is really well done. The visuals are fantastic and the audio tour (included) made it to where you arent reading plaque after plaque. Great stop on our road trip! The picnic tables across from the building were a great stop for a picnic too and there are trails to walk on.

This was a nice stop breaking up our road trip. I had never heard of this place but were glad we stopped to view the museum. Enjoy!

Beautiful done and educational. Details in sets are amazing. Some things looks frighteningly real! Interesting to get a small glimpse into life long before our time. That radar gun, though, genius!

Super cool place to stop! I would recommend you stop here when you need a break from the interstate. It’s got a very cool museum inside it. Very fairly priced for the size too. It’s also neat how you can stand over the interstate. My kids are 11 and 13 and really seemed to enjoy it.

I was quite surprised by the awesome displays and detailed & exciting information. Definitely worth it!

Such an amazing experience for the whole family!!! Staff were amazing, and kind. Will definitely go again in the near future!!! Went back after dark to take some pictures, but the Archway wasnt lit up. Please light this amazing place up at night!! So many people drive by at night and dont really get to see what it really is!! Thank you so much for an awesome experience!!!!

I cannot say enough great things about this museum. I ALWAYS take the tour twice. Once to listen to the headphones and once to enjoy the experience without them and hear the characters talk and other sound effects they have. My favorite part is the buffalo field. Ive been here so many times and Ive never been bored. A great way to learn history without reading. Very interactive and fun.

$12 for an adult, not a bad price. Takes about 45 min. Fun quick stop for the family. Maze was closed.

A nice stop in Kearney! The museum tour was interesting and engaging. Its a self guided tour with headphones & remote that controls the audio & volume. Its nice because you can go at a pace thats comfortable without feeling rushed. The first room up on top of the escalator simulated a thunderstorm which was pretty neat. You can also see I80 out of 2 windows inside the arch (there is a radar detector that you can view clocking traffic speed, FYI). They have a nice souvenir shop as well as a mining area for kids (you have to buy the bag of rocks from gift shop). There are trails that you can walk or hike or bike. They have a one room sod house in the prairie. Kids liked playing in the outside maze. Pretty cool that the arch is so much more than something to look at on the outside.

I havent been here in around 15 years or so. Just as good as the last time. Super interesting and money well spent!

This is an amazing museum. Ive been to museums across the country, and this is easily among the top.From the moment that you walk in and are greeted by a mountain man in full garb, it is a fully immersive experience. Journey through the same area through time (1800s-1970s) to see the advent of travel, adventure, and innovation on the expansion of the west. It offers a detailed look at many of the major players of the time. It also shows the good and the bad that came with the westward expansion.All of this in stunningly painted murals that surround you. Add in a lightning storm, pony express, bison stampede, and more for something unique around each corner.

We really had a good time very interesting

Just a question but why cant you guys get at least some porta-potties for the overnight truckers. That would make this a 5 star

Self guided audio tour. Friendly staff. Well worth the time. We had a blast.

If you have an 90 minutes to spare while traveling through Nebraska, there is definitely worth a stop.

This is a great place to visit. It is very informative. I learned a lot. I loved visiting. So much history.

The tour is worth the money. Very informative.

Well worth the $12 admission fee...learned A LOT of facts from the early days up to the interstate highway system...I give this a VERY EXCELLENT recommend for anyone who stops here

It is an amazing location ... full of fun history and the walk through with ear phones was quite fun. Easy to see and do with the beautiful sites around the location. For the easy to get lost ... it was quite easy with only 2.5 miles off the road with signs explaining the way ;)

Nifty look into Nebraskas history. The self guided audio tours were nice in that you can go at your own pace. Good place to stop on road trips to stretch legs.

Seems pricy until you experience the fantastic walk through. I reccomend this for all ages it was amazing fun and educational.

We’ve traveled past this many times always wondering what it was and this time traveling it was a must. Actually pretty cool and interesting place on past of 1800’s and people traveling west. If passing by it’s time to stop and fill your brain with some knowledge of the past.

Great historical, self-guided audio tour of the pioneers heading out West thru mid-80s fiber cabling. I loved the old guy who greeted some folks as they entered the lobby. They also have a gift shop and an old fashioned Coke bottle machine, where you leave the bottles when you finish!

Really liked it! A great digest of the peoples migration from east to west along with the evolution of transportation in the US. Very educational!!

I really like this place. They give you a headset and a wand, which you point at numbered key cards along the way. You can pick and choose which topics interest you the most. They have sound effects, good graphics and full size displays.

You must save a good hour and a half for this adventure. Really worth stopping and checking out even if you dont go through the museum.

A truly amazing and unique place to visit.the Marshall greeting us at the door was a nice and friendly gentleman.the tour was very informative and the displays ere very well made.

Probably the best museum Ive been too. A must stop

Tbh way more than I expected in terms of quality of exhibits. Great value for the price. Kids enjoyed it too.

Awesome place to take your family and see American history

The Archway was a nice place to visit. It was closed when we got there but we enjoyed seeing the features outside. There was a lot of different things to see. Nice place on 80 to stop and take a break.

Ive noticed this many, many times while travelling but hadnt felt I could spare the time to check it out. This last time I did have time and Im glad I stopped to see it. The exhibits are first-rate and there are a LOT of them.The only thing missing for me is a restaurant. I was hungry and would have really liked being able to sit down and have something to eat.

If youre traveling along I-80, its worth pulling off for this great historical location.This is a compelling spot to learn about history right on the banks of the river.The museum requires tickets, but the maze and walkway are free. The maze is fun for kids and adults. Its not difficult, but still fun.Its a worthwhile stop.

Explaining the last 150 years plus of America great job amazing from a covered wagon to a diner.

Very cool, educational museum in the archway! Gift shop had a lot of neat things, and you can even get bags to sift out/mine for gems.

This place is spectacular for being in the middle of nowhere. If you need to stop and stretch your legs, the museum tour is well worth the price! Incredible displays and a ton of information.

Fun stuff for kids! Informative for all! Those fish under the bridge are HUGE! There are some tornado solid replica sod roof homes along the hike/bike path.

Ive driven by this so many times and never taken the time to stop. In glad I did!! Its so worth it!! A self guided tour, you can take as long as you want going through the plains history. Very interesting and informative. I learned a lot!!

Didnt actually go inside but the RV parking was plentiful and safe for an overnight.

Excellent stop on our way west. Very informative. Parking with travel trailer not a problem.

Fantastic and fun learning experience. We had been wanting to visit since its been built and finally got to it. The staff is friendly and helpful.

Awesome, interactive, museum commemorating the westward expansion! Definitely recommend. Would not bring very small children as some of the interactive sounds may scare them (A storm, railway noise, loud noises).

Wonderful education on travel thru time. Well worth the time and money.

Take the time! Two 9 yr old boys and a 7 yr old boy never lost interest! Neat place

Great history of the pioneer days that makes me appreciate those emmegrents.

Well worth stopping for. Great for kids and adults

Interesting displays reflecting the journeys West and the Lincoln Highway All the displays are in any archway across Highway 80. We learned about the Seedling Mile which we hadn’t heard of before. While it isn’t a must see, it’s worth a trip if you’re in the area.

So much to see and do we couldnt take it all in one day. So were going to go back in a week or so and do all of the trails. The gift shop is awesome!

Worth seeing for the history of the emergence of travel through the United States from the pioneers to locamotive and modern motorized travel. Nice and friendly staff. Very clean facilities. Almost $13 per adult admission (kids admission price-?). Worth the price. Audio guided tour (with paid admission)...note: easier and faster to just to punch in the sequential number (1-51) instead of searching for the infrared pad to start the next section of the tour (kids may get bored with slower paced audio tour).Beautifully landscaped prairie grounds with bronze statues. Gift shop a little overpriced with few original souvenir items that arent made in China.Most importantly, RV and Semi-truck parking (passed car lot parking) for those whom still like to sightsee, but are too big for most attractions.

Noce gift shop and it has a museum in the arch. So pretty in person.

Very cool, very fun, great stop for the family to learn a lot.

Fantastic visit for all ages. The walking museum definitely stretches the legs and mind.

Kind of expensive for a 45 minute tour. We didnt end up doing the museum tour because we only had about an hour before closing and it would have cost about $15 per person. We walked around the park outside, though and it was nice to read about the local history.

Went there with my son and we both like the place.

Neat place. Wish we had more time to spend there.

It was so much fun and very informational and I learned a lot

Fun place to visit when in Kearney. Museum tour is a bit pricey, but hey you get what you pay for :)

I seriously loved it. The exhibitions in the first few rooms were so well done and super experiential. So glad we stopped!

Very interesting..spent alot more time than I would have expected. Audio was handled very well during these covid times. Well worth it..

Fun! Informative well thought out. The mountain man is my favorite! Ask questions they are very helpful. Loved the Pony Express segment.

Best interpretive museum Ive ever been to.

Fantastic history shown here!

Place is amazing grate for the whole family

Stopped here one year ago today!! Highly recommend, they have parking for Semi trucks!! Did 30 minute break (actually 90 minutes) and did the tour! Very informative!!

Awesome!!! Really enjoyed it! Will spread the word to go see it!

Super cool, historical tour! I gave it 4 stars because halfway through, my niece’s headphones/audio player stopped working (the whole thing is an audio guided tour). She was able to share with a friend so it worked out, but if you’re going solo, it would be quite a letdown. Other than that, it was a fun and informative time.

Its a tourist draw. Right off the interstate, it is easy to find. But to go on the archway, it does cost and takes about 45 minutes! If youre traveling, thats kind of a long stop. We didnt actually cross because of the time and $$. It would be nice if there was a restaurant here as well.

Very exciting if you are into history

Most folks dont know but there is a radar detector in the arch & it catches the speed limit of every vehicle that goes by. This is a great self tour with headphones. Be sure to stop, it has lots of history.

Very informative museum and very entertaining. We had a lot of fun passing through here! If youre interested in Nebraska history then its a good stop!

This a very informative, interesting exhibit. The only downside is that the noises included are very loud- so loud that you often cant hear the audio guide. I would definitely recommend coming here- but bring headphones.

Awesome place to stretch your legs and catch up on American History.

Although I didnt go inside the archway it was a great place to stop and use the restroom. We had our dog with us and there was a trail on the other side of the street that was perfect for our puppy to have a long walk.

The museum is well researched and laid out in an interesting and chronological order. Covers different westward trails through advent of interstate highways. Painting and lighting well done, period items and replicas interesting, engaging narratives delivered through personal electronic devices. Outdoors portion educational and relaxing. Would recommend. In my opinion, well worth the time and cost. Great stop!!

Cool place to go see if you havent been before.

This is an awesome exhibit. You gain a lot information from many different point of views.

Great time with the kids here! I loved it too :) Educational and fun!

It was interesting to go through. The history of it was amazing to look back on. No restaurant at this place.

Awesome interactive museum

This was great! I loved it and there are no complaints!

Beautiful to drive under while traveling I-80!

Great place to stop 12$ entrance firefighters museum next door

It was awesome. Loved all the stuff inside. You should stop by and take the time to learn a little about history.

Would have given 5 stars but 12 dollars a person was a bit much. Was a neat place with nice gift shop. Nice walking trail and a maze for the kids.

Unique museum dedicated to telling the story of how people traveled across the US. Yes it is worth it.

So much more than the hokey tourist trap I thought it might be! Very informative and interesting walk through time in the arch detailing the wheeled westward expansion. The feature length movie about Horatio Jacksons 1st crossing of the USA by car was fascinating and worth the price of admissions by itself. Well worth a visit!

We were lucky enough this time to pass the Archway while its open. We stopped by last time and it was closed so we just took pictures outside. The other times we passed here were always nighttime.We had the chance to go inside and check it ourselves. We were greeted by a man dressed in cowboy costume. He was so nice and friendly so we were convinced to go through it even though the entrance fee is $12 each for adults.You will experience history inside the Archway. For the self-guided audio tour, you will be provided by a headset and a remote control where you can tap on the numbers in each exhibit. My husband didnt want initially to go with me but I am glad he went. From the ground floor, the tour will start at the escalator that will bring you to the first level. I would have not make it alone as I find it creepy inside because of the lightings, sound effects and the figures inside. On the second was the modern time and the atmosphere was bright and better. Another escalator is at the exit that will bring you back to the ground floor where the office, cafe, visitor center and shop are.For maintaining the place and doing a great job, we thank the admin and staff here. We had fund and it was a nice experience.And oh, we played at the Maze area outside the museum too. :)

Very cool place!!

This is a great experience and I dont regret visiting it. It contains numerous realistic and detailed scenes of pioneers, mormans, and really anything pertaining to western expansion. This place is much more a 3D exhibition of western scenes than a museum. You could listen to all the audio tapes (including the extra ones) and read all of the signs in less than 2 hours. A good museum would have material for at least a days visit. But I think thats okay. Its more of an experience than a museum, and just because its not that information heavy doesnt mean that its not worth a visit. It certainly is.

This was a fun and entertaining sight to see. Its good for teaching young people basic history but if youve already been through high School there really isnt anything in there that youre going learn. It is fun to walk around and listen to the different recordings. Staff was very kind and helpful. Its fun to do once but Im not sure Id want to do it again.

They did a great job at honoring the history of the pioneers. Well woththe money

Wonderful place to stop, very clean and friendly.

Great spot to take a break from road trip