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About Us

The National Frontier Trails Museum (NFTM) is a history museum, interpretive center, and research library dedicated to telling the rich history of America’s principle, pioneering trails, including the Oregon, Santa Fe and California trails. We're located in Independence, Missouri, a key starting point for hundreds of thousands of pioneers who risked their livelihoods for a new life in the American West.

 

The National Frontier Trails Museum Facility Hours

Year-Round Hours

Monday-Saturday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday CLOSED

May- September (Seasonal Hours)

Monday-Saturday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

(Last tour each day is an hour before scheduled closing.)

Tours outside of scheduled hours available by appointment. 

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National Frontier Trails Museum

Volunteers Needed

We need volunteers at the National Frontier Trails Museum. If you would like to get involved email: mabrown@indepmo.org

We are OPEN at the Truman Memorial Building at 416 W. Maple Ave., Independence, MO 64050.