Chimney Rock Museum
Chimney Rock Information
The Chimney Rock Museum will be closed December 24, 25, and January 1. It will be open every day between Christmas and New Year's Day, December 26–31.
Off-Season Hours September 29 - April 30
Tuesday – Saturday: 9:00AM – 4:00PM
Seasonal Hours May 1 - September 28
Open Every Day: 9:00AM – 4:00PM
Admission
Adults (19 and over): $8
Children (5-18): $4
Young Children (4 & under): Free
Free for NSHS members, College/University Students, AAM/AASLH/ICOM members, and employees of Nebraska museums (with staff ID)
Contact
Address
Bayard, NE 69334
Video provided by the National Park Service
Feel the awe and curiosity the pioneers experienced when they saw the most famous landmark on the Oregon, California, and Mormon Trails.
Designated as a National Historic Site on August 9, 1956, Chimney Rock and the Ethel and Christopher J. Abbott Visitor Center are maintained and operated by the Nebraska State Historical Society.
The Chimney Rock Museum at the Ethel and Christopher J. Abbott Visitors Center is part of the Museums for All program. The program supports those receiving food assistance (SNAP) benefits by providing reduced admission fees. Visit the Chimney Rock Museum for a minimal fee of $2 per adult and $1 per child when you show your SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card.
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