National Frontier Trails Center

This museum has relocated to inside of the Truman Memorial building a few blocks west of the Independence square - it was originally a few blocks south of the square. Admission is free with...

My interest in the Oregon trail starts here in Independence, Missouri, since I know that the majority of the westward expansion movement in America started here in Independence in the mid 1800's....

We came here years ago with our youngest son, long before we actually lived in this area. Coming back after so many years, I can say that the place was pretty much exactly as I'd remembered it....

We both had a blast here with our family members, as there's something for everyone here, from the kids up to the elderly patriarchs and matriarchs of our crazy, Southern, dysfunctional clan. We...

For a small museum, they've done a good job. The exhibits are interesting. My son enjoyed the kid's room where he could load up a wagon to head out on the trail. The movie could be updated and a...