Museum of the Fur Trade

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6321 Highway 20

Chadron, NE 69337

+1 (308) 432-3843

http://www.furtrade.org

The Museum of the Fur Trade, located three miles east of Chadron, Nebraska, is situated on the historic site of James Bordeaux's trading post, established in 1837. The museum is dedicated to preserving the rich history of the North American fur trade, showcasing a vast collection of over 6,000 authentic artifacts, including rare items like the oldest known point blanket from 1775 and personal belongings of notable figures such as Kit Carson and Tecumseh.

With new exhibits added each season, visitors can experience a fresh perspective on the diverse stories of the fur trade. The knowledgeable staff contributes to the museum's mission by publishing award-winning books that provide deeper insights into this significant period in American history.

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4.58 reviews

Irene Y.

7/16/2025

**June 2025: Sunday Morning Visit** The city of Chadron is very quaint, but this Museum had a lot of really great artifacts and displays. I loved seeing many of the Native American tools,...

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Margaret D.

8/5/2025

Went Aug 2025 and firstly the closing hour is 5pm in the summer and 4pm in the winter. The museum volunteer we talked to hadn't heard of Yelp so I don't expect the hours to be adjusted here. My...

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Oren P.

9/17/2019

Most people today probably have no idea just how much the fur trade influenced who came to where and did what - not just within the U.S. but also from many other parts of the world - contributing...

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Greg B.

9/10/2020

Having published about gunpowder manufacture on the American frontier for a college requirement, I was pleased to examine the displays in this museum, and the reference library. The museum covers...

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Deirdre E.

10/10/2021

I made a special trip just to see this museum and it was worth every ounce of effort. In this museum you see the overwhelming impact of fur trade on western manifest destiny, pre and post American...

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