Pioneer Village
About This Museum
People don't just come to Pioneer Village to see old things; they come to feel a connection to the America of not-so-long-ago. You can spend a whole day here, wandering between dozens of buildings packed with everything from antique Fords and horse-drawn carriages to an entire main street transplanted from the past. It's the kind of place where you can hear the ghost of a blacksmith's hammer or smell the old leather saddles. You leave not just having seen history, but having walked right through its front door.
Collection Highlights
The rows of brilliantly preserved antique cars are a true spectacle, but don't miss the fully-operational blacksmith shop or the vast collection of historic farm equipment that tells the story of prairie life.
Visitor Information
Wear comfortable shoes because this is a sprawling 20-acre site—it's more of an exploratory journey than a quick stop. It's easy to find, located right on Highway 6 in Minden.
Architecture & Building
The museum isn't one building but a whole village, featuring authentic and recreated structures from the 19th and early 20th centuries, including a classic red barn and storefronts with old-fashioned false fronts.
Contact & Location
Address: 138, North Street, Minden, Kearney County, Nebraska, 68959, United States
Phone: +1 308-832-1181
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