Explore - Archway

Explore the Archway Museum through a fully immersive digital experience featuring interactive storytelling, cinematic environments, historical audio, and self-guided exploration from anywhere in the world.

START YOUR JOURNEY

Whether you’re a history enthusiast, educator, traveler, or family looking for a unique adventure the Archway Immersive Experience offers a new way to discover the stories, struggles, and spirit that helped shape America.

Homeschool Families

Turn history into an adventure the whole family can enjoy together from anywhere.

History Enthusiasts

Dive deeper into the people, places and events that shaped the American frontier.

Educators & Students

Bring history to life with engaging content, historical audio, and self guided learning.

Travelers

Experience the Archway from anywhere or revisit your favority exhibits long after you leave.

Museum Explorers

Dive deeper into the exhibits with narrated stories, interactive media, and self-guided discovery.

WHY IS THIS EXPERIENCE
DIFFERENT?

Unlike traditional online tours, the Archway Immersive Experience is designed to feel alive. Explore detailed environments, discover hidden interacations, listen to historical stories, and engage with the journey west in a way that goes far beyond static photos or videos can provide.

Interactive Exhibits
Historical Audio Stories
Environmental Effects
Guided Storytelling
Hidden Discoveries
Self Paced Exploration
High Resolution Scenes
Trail Score Engagement

EXPERIENCE THE WEST

JULY SPECIAL
Celebrate America’s 250th!

REGULAR PRICE

$24.99
LAUNCH PRICE

$17.76

Use promo code at checkout

AMERICA250

ADVENTURE BEGINS

QUICK & EASY
HOW ACCESS WORKS

LEARN & LIVE THE
JOURNEY WEST

The journey west was filled with adventure, hardship, discovery, and hope. Explore immersive scenes and interactive storytelling that allow you to experience the frontier in a way that feels personal, cinematic, and alive.

Give students a guided journey through the Great Platte River Road, pioneer history, and America’s westword expansion with flexible classroom access to the Archway Immersive Experience.

The Educator Group Pass is designed for teachers and educational groups who want to use the Archway Immersive Experience as part of classroom instruction, supplemental learning, or group exploration. Instead of requiring each student to purchase a separate ticket, educators can purchase access for an entire group in one simple transaction.

EDUCATION EXPLORER

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

My class was completely engaged from start to finish. The interactive exhibits, narration, and visuals helped students connect with westward expansion in a way a textbook simply can't. It became one of our favorite lessons of the year.

Sarah M

We explored the experience over several days and loved being able to revisit exhibits at our own pace. The audio and historical details sparked great conversations and made learning feel like an adventure.

David & Emily R.

The Educator Group Pass made it easy to provide access for our entire class through one purchase. Students were excited to explore on their own while still following our lesson plan.

Jessica L.

We incorporated the Archway Immersive Experience into a family history program at our library, and participants of all ages enjoyed exploring together. It's a unique way to bring Nebraska history into the community.

Michael T.

Instead of rushing through a field trip, our students spent time listening to stories, opening interactive exhibits, and discovering details they might have otherwise missed. The flexible access made it easy to extend the learning beyond the classroom.

Amy K.

THE FRONTIER AWAITS

Experience the stories, struggles, and the spirit that helped shape America through a fully immersive historical journey available from anywhere.

This project was funded by the Oldfather Family Fund for Nebraska History, held at the Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation.

JOIN THE WAGON TRAIN

Spanning proudly over I-80 at Exit 275 in Kearney, NE, the Archway stands as a powerful monument to the enduring spirit of America.