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National Frontier Trails Museum

National Frontier Trails Museum

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Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
816-691-3800
$3 - $6. (Children 5 & younger are free)
lat: 39.086769 long: -94.419427

Located in Independence, Missouri, the National Frontier Trails museum is the perfect place to learn about the history of life on trails and trail pioneers themselves. The museum offers exhibitions detailing the exploration and settlement of the west, as well as notable artifacts such as authentic covered wagons, original diaries, and letters. Also housed within the museum is the Merrill J. Mattes Research Library, which boasts the nation’s largest public collection of writing about the trails. Admission rates are modest, and there is something for visitors of all ages to enjoy! 

Located just across the street from this museum are part of the historic trails used by the emigrants as they made their way westward. Evidence of these trails can still be seen in the form of swales, which are used to mark the path being travelled on. Visitors can make their way to this location to walk on the trail for themselves, which are accompanied by interpretive signs that detail the story behind the long journey. Both the museum and this interactive trail section provide great opportunities for people to learn about the Lewis and Clark Expedition! 

For more information about the museum, visit http://www.ci.independence.mo.us/nftm!

 

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