Gothenburg Historical Museum — Attraction in Gothenburg

This quaint museum is open seasonally May through September, per staff when we visited today. A small but mighty collection of local history and artifacts with friendly staff. Today I learned there are dozens (maybe hundreds?!) different types of barbed wire, each with their own name! Who knew! Also hit up the Pony Express Museum across the street in the park with a playground and...

We had 3 kids with us (ages 3-7) and they enjoyed it. We moved fast through the exhibits, but there was plenty to show them. Not much to touch, but if you know your kids and their interests, You're sure to find something that's impressed them. Clean bathroom downstairs and friendly volunteers. Conveniently located across from the Pony Express Station and park with...

I loved learning about the Pony Express back in Jr high/middle school. A free tour and parking lot. Very kind and welcoming folks with a lot of history to share. Museum teaches about Gothenburg history as well as two floors of artifacts from its past going back over 200...