Trailside Museum of Natural History

The Trailside Museum of Natural History occupies the historic Army Theatre inside Fort Robinson State Park, about three miles west of Crawford, Nebraska on US Route 20. Fort Robinson carries a weighty past — it was the site of Crazy Horse's imprisonment and death in 1877 and served as a major U.S. Army post through both World Wars. The museum pairs regional natural history exhibits with the fort's frontier-era story, making it a compact stop for visitors exploring the surrounding prairies, trails, and state park grounds.