Overland Trail Museum — Attraction in Sterling

I highly recommend this place. The admission fee was $11.50 for our family. It has a lot of local history on display from the Native Americans to present day. I visited once 13 years ago and all of the changes and additions that have occurred since then are incredible and really add to the historical value of the museum. My kids in particular loved this place. The two- headed cow was just mesmerising for them. They also were stoked they could get souvenirs that ranged from for $1-$3. Once outside of the museum, there are some incredible finds. The barns and buildings are filled with unique pieces-- like a large collection of branding irons, a antique go-cart, farm equipment, the barbwire display and of course, the two-headed cow. The museum is easily accessible from the highway and is very close to the Holiday Inn and Best Western hotels. The only part we struggled with is the wheelchair accessibility of the museum. It is an old building and lots of stairs. There were ramps on the outside to avoid the stairs and there was a lift to access the new building but the accessiblity was definitely complicated. Naturally all the old buildings outside, the church barbershop, general store, home, etc. had really small doorways for a wheelchair. That is to be expected with old buildings. There was paved sidewalk to all the buildings outside except to the railroad car. There was only gravel and dirt to the railroad car. This place was cool and definitely worth a look when...

I enjoyed this museum tremendously. The layout of the museum worked well. As I explored I had many questions that were almost immediately answered by their exhibits and well placed information. The staff was willing to answer any further questions I had and were clearly enthusiastic about the subject. I learned a great deal about Eastern Colorado and rural America that I didn't know before which is exactly what a museum should do. There were a great many artifacts but, I think, some of them might have only been there because it was donated by a prominent local citizen rather than its particular significance. Also, I would have liked to see more about Native American presence in the area prior to Western settlement. However, the presentation of the changing nature of the area (20th century oil boom, the Rural Electrification Act, and others) was extremely interesting. The grounds were pristine and the structures that were there were like time capsules to a variety of areas. This museum is clearly a source of pride for the community and is well-worth the effort to visit if you are passing through or as your specific...

​We recently held our wedding reception at the Overland Trail Museum and could not have been happier with our choice! The museum provided a beautiful and unique setting for our big night, and the staff—especially Kay Rich—were absolutely incredible in accommodating our event and helping to make it so special. ​From the initial logistics and planning to ensuring everything went smoothly the night of, the museum staff and Kay were outstanding. Their dedication and helpfulness made the whole process stress-free and enjoyable. ​We were able to hold our reception outside in front of the charming fountain and had lawn games set up near the gazebo. It was a perfect evening with a truly beautiful, historical setting. ​If you are looking for a unique, gorgeous, and exceptionally well-managed venue for your event, we highly recommend the Overland...