Follow the nation’s expansion along the Santa Fe, Oregon and California Trails at the National Frontier Trails Museum in Independence, Missouri.
The museum tells the story of the exploration, acquisition, and settlement of the American West. An award-winning introductory film prepares visitors for the interpretive exhibits which guide them along the Santa Fe, Oregon, and California Trails. Quotations from trail diaries are extensively used, allowing pioneer travelers to tell of their experiences in their own words.
National Frontier Trails Museum is the nation's only historic site certified for five National Historic Trails connected to the westward expansion of the U.S.: Santa Fe, Oregon, California, Mormon, and Lewis and Clark.
Contact Information
318 W Pacific
Independence, MO 64050
Phone: 816-325-7575
Location Type
Kid-friendly
Museum
Site Info
Giftshop
Group Meeting Room
Group Tours
Parking
Restrooms
Staffed
Water Fountain
Wheel Chair Accessible
