The Pioneer Trails Museum is located on many historic routes and is close to Nebraska's famous western monuments. Explore a large collection of donated artifacts that showcase the history of the area.         

Explore the museum's train caboose and eight buildings that hold many different collections and treasures! Each item tells a story of the settling and growth of Dawes County.      

This museum explores the history of the oldest fire department in Nebraska. Storyboards explain the evolution of the fire department established in 1856 from the first “fire shack” to the latest amenities.

The Great Plains Black History Museum is the only museum in Nebraska focused on history told through the lens of African Americans. It’s intimate, but you’ll never forget the eye-opening tour, the photographs and the history held within this space.

This museum houses the history and heritage of the Nebraska National Guard since its founding in 1854.  Interactive displays allow the visitor to experience what it is like to be a soldier/airman in the Nebraska National Guard.

The museum offers a unique glimpse into the past with scene displays. Visit to learn more about Johnson County's history and what life was like for its residents in bygone eras.

This museum opened its doors in 2002, and has since strived to protect, preserve and educate both Tribe and the public on the history and culture of the Hōcąk Nīšoc Haci (Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska). This branch of the Tribe has resided in Nebraska for over 155 years, with ancestral lands in Wisconsin, Iowa and northern Illinois. The story of the Nīšoc Haci is one of strength, change, perseverance and survival.