5.0Buffalo Bill Center of the West(4.674 reviews) - Fabulous Museum Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
Hours: Mar 1–Apr 30: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. daily May 1–Sep 15: 8 a.m.–6 p.m. daily. Sep 16–Oct 31: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. daily. Nov 1–30: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. daily. Dec 1–Feb 28: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thursday–Sunday. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s days. Since 1927, the Buffalo Bill Center of the West has been committed to the greatness and growth of the American West, keeping western experiences alive. The Center of the West, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, weaves the varied threads of the western experience-history and myth, art and Native culture, firearms, and the nature and science of Yellowstone-into the rich panorama that is the American West. The Center of the West has been honored with numerous awards, including TripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence for four years running.See more..
4.5National Museum of Wildlife Art(2.044 reviews) - Really a Pleasant Surprise! Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • Art Museums
From the outside, this museum looks like a natural rock outcropping; inside this building lies some of the world's finest wildlife art.See more..
Stroll through history while viewing over a thousand of relic guns & other weapons from many different time periods and locations including “America’s War of Independence, The Gold Rush Era, The U.S. Civil War, The Old West & Indian Wars, World War I, The Roaring 20’s and World War II”. The museum is a proud sponsor of the Cody Gunfighter’s Show at the world famous Irma Hotel (just steps away from our museum!) We are members of the Cody Chamber of Commerce and enthusiastic supporters of Cody’s historical attractions. Open 9:am – 9:pm - 7 days a week from May through September.See more..
5.0Cody Firearms Museum(691 reviews) - The firearms (artifacts) are very well displayed and annotated. Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Speciality Museums
Well worth the price of admission by itself but the whole experience will create a memory. Husband and grandson are firearm enthusiasts, The collection of firearms spanned from historical to modern, and was absolutely massive. Not only did they have common arms we've all heard of, they had a number of rare finds and odd varieties that I was not even aware of. Each display came with a great description of the history and use of the firearm(s). It's always great when we are able to come away with some extra knowledge. Frankly, there is definitely an abundance of knowledge ( and a bit overwhelming as you don’t know where to go next) to be gained at the Cody Firearms Museum. The firearms (artifacts) are very well displayed and annotated. My daughter and I thought we would be bored, but we enjoyed it as well. My favorite was the old movie and TV show display. If you're a true gun enthusiast, this place will take your breath away!See more..
4.0Cheyenne Depot Museum(512 reviews) - Gotta do if you appreciate rail history Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums
The Cheyenne Depot Museum is housed in the renovation Union Pacific Cheyenne Depot, a National Historic Landmark. The museum provides a journey through the history of Cheyenne. It also houses the world famous model railroad layout, the Union Central & Northern, an HOn3 scale layout created by Harry Brunk.See more..
5.0Museum of the Plains Indian(305 reviews) - So Worth It Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Speciality Museums • History Museums
This museum is actually part of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West which contains 5 museums: the Buffalo Bill museum, the Plains Indians museum, a natural history of the Great Plains exhibit, a western art museum, and an extensive gun museum. One price gets you into all museums and your ticket is good for a few days. There is a lot to take in so that's good to know before you go. The Plains Indian Museum was by far my favorite. There were rooms full of exhibits, artifacts and tons of information. It was amazing and touching. These are all top notch museums that are worthy of your time. I unfortunately had only planned for a few hours and ended up wanting to see everything. In hind sight I would have taken it in smaller doses and planned for a longer visit (or multiple visits depending on your capacity for museums) to fully appreciate all that is the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. I would give the Plains Indian museum 10 stars if i could!See more..
4.5Wyoming Frontier Prison(286 reviews) - A story well told Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Historic Sites
The eighty year history of Wyoming’s first state penitentiary, now known as the Wyoming Frontier Prison, is as colorful and elaborate as the plot of a classic western movie. The cornerstone of the prison was laid in 1888, but due to funding issues and Wyoming’s notorious weather, the doors wouldn’t open for thirteen years. In December of 1901, the prison opened and consisted of 104 cells (Cell Block A), no electricity or running water, and very inadequate heating. Throughout the prison’s operation, approximately 13,500 people were incarcerated, including eleven women. Overcrowding was an almost constant concern, and the first of several additions to the penitentiary was completed in 1904, adding 32 cells to the west end of the original cell block (Cell Block A). Women were housed in the prison until 1909, until the last woman was transferred to Colorado. The addition of the second cell block (Cell Block B) in 1950 temporarily relieved the overcrowding, and also included solitary confinement cells, a much more efficient heating system, and hot running water which wouldn’t be installed in the original cell block for another twenty-eight years. A maximum security addition (Cell Block C) was completed in 1966, but the addition only included thirty-six cells and was reserved for serious discipline cases. The prison was equipped with several different means of disciplining inmates throughout its operation, including a dungeon, several variations of solitary confinement and a “punishment pole” to which men were handcuffed and whipped with rubber hoses. The prison also used different execution methods.. The first two executions were carried out using the “traveling” Julien Gallows which were used to hang Tom Horn in Cheyenne in 1903. In 1916, the penitentiary completed the addition of a “death house” which consisted of six cells to house inmates on death row, and a unique indoor version of the Julien Gallows. The building also housed the gas chamber when it was chosen t...See more..
4.5Museum of the Mountain Man(257 reviews) - Great local history Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
The Pinedale region was at the heart of the Rocky Mountain Fur Trade, which supplied precious beaver pelts to the fashion industries of Europe and the eastern United States. Mountain men like Jim Bridger, Kit Carson, Thomas Fitzpatrick and William Sublette carved their legends here, and opened the way for the pioneers of the Oregon Trail. The Museum of the Mountain Man shares a comprehensive collection of Rocky Mountain fur trade journals, relics such as Jim Bridger’s Rifle and the finest Native American sheephorn bow still in existence. Opened May through October and winter season by appointment.See more..
This was our first stop in our Historic Hotel trip through Wyoming and what a treat. The building is fill with antiques and if you close your eyes while you're sitting in the lobby you almost can hear the jingle of spurs as the travelers wondered in looking for a room. If you think you're going sneak in late at night think again as the floors squeak and creaked with every step which just added to the ambiance. Our room was clean and comfortable although for these old eyes a little to dimly lit. We had everything we needed in the room and slept very comfortably in the bed. A fun nights stay!! See more..
The gentleman at the door, that checked us in and was our guide too. He was full of plethora of information. His scope of knowledge was unbelievable. We could’ve spent more time listening to him speak but had two small ones with us which didn’t allow us to absorb all the information he had to tell. Well worth the free entrance.See more..
4.5Rockpile Museum(115 reviews) - FREE museum with a lot to offer Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
Collect. Preserve. Educate. The Campbell County Rockpile Museum tells the story of the Powder River Basin. Rockpile Museum exhibits feature collections of fossils, Native American artifacts, rifles, saddles, horse-drawn vehicles, and other ranching, homesteading, and energy industry equipment. Hands-on activities throughout the exhibits make for a fun and informative experience for your group of any size or age. Admission Fees: $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $8 for groups of 5 or more, $5 for students. Children under 5, active duty military and families, and veterans and spouse are FREE. Special ticket for Rockpile Museum and Frontier Auto is $15. The museum has a full schedule of temporary exhibits and educational programming each year. There is something for everyone at the Campbell County Rockpile Museum. Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Saturday.See more..
4.5Crook County Museum(97 reviews) - Rocky's Dream Come true Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums
History doesn’t have a state line; the historical aspects of the west can be seen in the Crook County Museum &Art Gallery in picturesque Sundance, Wyoming right off of interstate 90. The History of Crook County is depicted in the many dioramas and exhibits, over 7000 artifacts. The original court room where the Sundance Kid had his trial is on display in one of our permanent exhibits along with a gun exhibit that is phenomenal. Experience a walk through time in the replica barn and stable with its buggy and work tools. Glance in the bunk house that has all the amenities a cowboy bachelor could want. Listen for the sounds of stampeding buffalo hooves as you look at the Vore Buffalo Jump diorama with all its grand archeology discoveries. Go on an adventure of a lifetime with Custer and his men as they trek through the Black Hills in the Expedition of 1874. Follow the trails and the tribulations of his men as they fight for survival against nature, the illicit miners, and the natives.See more..
5.0Fossil Safari at Warfield Fossil Quarries(93 reviews) - Dirt road middle of nowhere and 50 million years old fossils: unforgettable experience Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Speciality Museums
Beautiful surroundings and after couple of hours (and an affordable price tag) of hard work everyone walks away happy. We didn't find anything rare by a collector's standards, but what an incredible experience! Would do it again in a heartbeat. The gentleman overseeing the location was amazing with my boys and I, which made the exper so much more valuable to us. Thank you.See more..
5.0National Museum of Military Vehicles(74 reviews) - World class museum in an improbable place Friday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Military Museums • Speciality Museums • History Museums
You may not expect it in a small Wyoming town so close to Yellowstone National Park, but the National Museum of Military Vehicles is our nation's premier, world-class military history museum. We’re dedicated to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and their families and active-duty servicemen and women. We tell their stories in three major galleries through immersive exhibits focusing currently on World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. The 160,000 sq. foot Museum currently displays the world’s largest private collection of over 500 fully restored military vehicles. Also, the Museum presents a historically significant major firearms collection that includes the fully authenticated musket that fired the first shot in the Revolutionary War Battle of Bunker Hill. And the Museum continues to grow with its recent opening of The Canteen (food court) and Assembly Hall in the new Poolaw Building. Admission is FREE to veterans and active-duty servicemen and women.See more..
The Pryor Mountain Wild Mustang Center is dedicated to preserving and protecting the wild horses of the Pryor Mountains. A stop at the Mustang Center will give visitors information about the horses, their Spanish heritage, and best places to view the horses in their native Pryor Mountain home. The Mustang Center can help set you up with a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the top of the mountain with PryorWild Mustang Tours.See more..
4.5Stagecoach Museum(60 reviews) - Stagecoach Museum in Lusk, Wyoming Speciality Museums
Very interesting! A huge variety of things to see . This community has really come forward with donations of antiques and family history. The woman who was volunteering today was super! She greeted us at the door and told us a bit about the museum. When we had gone through all of the buildings she talked to us again. She deserves a big thank you!See more..
4.5Grand Encampment Museum(59 reviews) - Deep into Wyoming History Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums
While off the beaten path, this museum is packed with historical items, reproductions, and information. We were let into many of the buildings and given a personal tour by one of the docents who was obviously passionate about the history of encampment and the copper mine and the families there. Visit by donation. Great views from the old fire tower (a little scary climbing up and down).See more..
Don't let Duane Powers catch you snooping around un-authorized territory here..lol He will make sure you are a bonafied customer. This place has a fascinating history that defies being captured in a box this size. Suffice it to say that there are many many types of older aircraft here. World War II vintage planes. Canadian boxcars, Neptunes, PB4Y's, KC97's, C130's .. well you get the idea.The planes have been used in aerial firefighting on government contracts with the U.S. Forest Service and Office of Aircraft Services in Boise Idaho for years and years. Stop and see it for yourself. A plethora of information is available for the asking. tSee more..
You will find a 4,000 sq ft Relic Store combining antiques, handmade & Up-cycled items for sale. There is a $12 admission into the museum. Group, Service Professionals (Military, Fire, Police, Teacher, etc) & Senior rates are $10. Children 12 & under FREE (Must be accompanied by an adult). In the back of the building you will find a 13,000 sq ft museum where we are preserving the history and nest-alga of early Americana, automotive & transportation industry. Lot's of oil & gas related decor, including 22 classic cars and motorcycles. We do love Hudson's so you will find a lot of Hudson memorabilia in the museum. Also included in the museum is a collection of many unique items that make up an old Main Street Town. A mining museum was added in May of 2019. This is a private collections started by Leon & Jeff Wandler. A stop that you can not miss!!See more..
We almost didn't go I mean we have seen so many west-themed museums on our road trip, what would a museum of local history have to offer? The answer is, "A LOT"! First we walked around the old buildings in the back and took photos. The office was closed (we were there on a Saturday) Then we went inside and decided to pay the $5 per person entry. I wasn't expecting much, but I was pleasantly surprised. This local history is the history of Native Americans and early pioneers. They have preserved what it was like to live here years ago. I highly recommend this museum to anyone who is passing through Lander!See more..
Free for a donation, this museum is a real gem. Located in the very interesting old fire hall, it has exhibits on the many characters, economy, history, ethnic groups and tragedies of the region. Dive in for as much as you like on the local history of mining, railroads, immigrant groups and other topics. The old jail cells are cool as well!See more..
4.5Wind River Heritage Center(46 reviews) - Great museum for everyone Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
The museum exhibits 62 full body mounts of wildlife plus 27 life- size wax figure historic scenes of the fur trade, western exploration, native Americans & early settlement of the west. We also have a number of horse drawn farm equipment. There is local bead work for sale.See more..
4.5Homesteader Museum(39 reviews) - Powell WY History Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality & Gift Shops • Speciality Museums • History Museums
Homesteader Museum has something for all ages! Climb aboard a caboose, see firsthand how homesteaders lived, learn the real story of outlaw Earl Durand. The Homesteader Museum celebrates this rich 50-year history through thousands of artifacts, historic buildings and photographs depicting the domestic, entrepreneurial and rugged homesteading life of the early Big Horn Basin pioneer. Located in Powell, Wyoming, which was named after John Wesley Powell, the United States Explorer and Engineer who master-minded the Rocky Mountain dam system. The town became the center of the US Bureau of Reclamation's 1904 historic Shoshone Irrigation Project, which was one of the first federally funded irrigation and homesteading projects in the Rocky Mountain West. The last homestead drawings began after WWII when the Japanese American Heart Mountain Relocation Center closed in 1946. Land was available until 1950, making the Shoshone Project one of the longest homesteading projects in history.See more..
4.5Hulett Museum(34 reviews) - Great visiting a new addition to the Museum is underway. Speciality Museums
Great museum lots of great local history from Jurassic to cowboy lot of pictures, bones, rocks, cowboy and native items A must stop when in town.See more..
5.0Carbon County Museum(33 reviews) - Treasure of a small town museum Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
The Carbon County Museum collects, conserves, interprets and disseminates regional history to inspire Carbon County cultural entities and all learners – today and tomorrow. The CCM has several exhibits and displays that celebrate the history and culture of the communities and natural habitat of this county. These topics include, among others, our Native American past, the role of the settlers as they came West, and the various technologies used in order to adapt to a harsh environment upon arrival. We also have on display one of the country’s largest exhibits devoted to the Union Pacific Railroad, which has been instrumental in the social and economic development of much of this region for over 150 years.See more..
It's small and it doesn't take very long to see everything but it was fascinating! The fun facts about the animals are the most fun and a lot of stuff you never knew. No fee to enter but we left a tip to help them out and keep them open. Really worth while.See more..
4.5Meeteetse Museums(32 reviews) - Hidden Museum Gem Speciality Museums
Meeteetse is a blip of 300 people outside Cody, WY. It's known for the Cowboy Bar and the Chocolatier. See my other review on the latter. But this museum is so worth it. Inside it's a lot larger than it seems but you still see the whole thing in half an hour. Interesting sidelights on how the area developed (if you want to call it that!) and especially interesting and entertaining is the story of how they saved the black-footed ferret. See more..
4.5Uinta County Museum(32 reviews) - A Great Place To Walk Around.. Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
We spent half a day visiting the Unita County Museum, the Joss House (Chinese museum), the train depot and the roundhouse which are all within walking distance in the Historic downtown area. The last 2 had been beautifully restored. I enjoyed the day very much since I like history and architecture. They're free of charge (donation accepted). Historic downtown Evanston is very pleasant place to walk around. It has a nice small town feel to it.See more..
4.5Sweetwater County Museum(29 reviews) - Impressive small museum Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Speciality Museums
We made a quick stop here while passing through on a road trip. Interesting synopsis of the area's history - from dinosaurs...to the Outlaw Trail...to the construction of railroads and the mining industry. Very informative!See more..
4.5Murie Centre(27 reviews) - Take the free tour if you can Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
Beautiful spot with a compelling conservation story that will be appreciated by all who value wilderness. We happened to arrive just as a free guided tour was starting. Highly suggest the tour, as it allows you to enter the Murie home, which is still furnished and is full of interesting images, books, and so much history. The guide was excellent—knowledgeable and well-spoken.See more..
5.0Hoofprints of the Past Museum(25 reviews) - A true taste of the old west Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums
The Hoofprints of the Past Museum was founded over 20 years ago by a group of local volunteers to preserve the unique cultural heritage of Kaycee and the surrounding countryside. That unique western history includes: • The Bozeman Trail • Early Settlement and Fort Reno • Native Americans and the Dull Knife Battle • The Johnson County Cattle War • Famous Outlaws The stories of these western events are shared through displays at the museum, in an historic building in downtown Kaycee. Our collection includes artifacts from famous local individuals and events, as well as a large number of Native American arrowheads. Old-time displays including a: • School house • Mercantile Store • Post Office • Blacksmith shop • Sheepwagon • Doctor’s buggy. The Museum also holds annually a number of events for the public that help share local history, such as: • Hole in the Wall Tour in early June of each year, and the Jonson County War Tour in the middle of August each year.See more..
The Washakie Museum and Cultural Center is an interactive museum with a rich collection of some of the best paleontological and archaeological finds the Big Horn Basin has to offer. Our historical exhibits include artifacts from the lives of the Indigenous peoples of the Big Horn Basin like a horn bow and an authentic Shoshone tipi as well as artifacts from and information about early white settlers, cattle and sheep ranching, and the challenges of developing the West. Have questions about the area? We are also the Washakie County Visitor Center and are happy to help! Our temporary installation, "WWI America," features a multi-room exhibit on the American experience during WWI and runs January 28-March 16. Guided Tours Available on request! Wheelchair accessible, Gift Shop, and bus parking available! Winter Hours: Sept. 16-May14, Tues.-Sat. 9:00-4:00 Summer Hours: May 15-Sept. 15, Mon.-Fri. 9:00-5:30, Sat. 9:00-5:00, Sun. 12:00-4:00See more..
We were strolling around downtown Laramie & decided to stop here. Trains go by quite often. We stood on a bridge when one train went underneath us. This city, rich in train & cowboy history has wonderful charm.See more..
Magnificent collection! Mr Messenger did a phenomenal job creating this museum of stagecoaches, scenes from the old west etc. It was larger than we expected and we were overwhelmed with the quality of the vehicles especially. A great step back into history. Mr Messenger spent a few minutes talking to us at the end it was the missing on the cake for a great visit.See more..
5.0Little Snake River Museum(21 reviews) - Extremely Enjoyable - Great for Children Friday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums
The Little Snake River Museum is a local history museum dedicated to preserving the history of this remote ranching community. It is open from the end of May through "some cold day in October". Nearly everything in the museum has been donated by local residents. There are over 15 structures housing numerous historical exhibits on pioneers, outlaws, ranching, mountain men, wild horses antique vehicles and much more. With a shady picnic area, hands-on homesteader house, costumes for dress-up and other craft activities, the museum makes a great family stop. The museum also hosts numerous events throughout the year and leads field trips to historic sites throughout the summer.See more..
4.0Douglas WWII P.O.W. Camp(14 reviews) - Well Worth Your Time and Support Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
During WWII Camp Douglas was the primary prisoner of war (POW) camp for Wyoming. Visit the last remaining building of what was once a square mile, 180-building site; where 2,000 Italian, 3,000 German POWs, and 500 army personnel were accommodated. At the time, the camp was larger than the town of Douglas. Unique highlight: Western murals painted by Italian prisoners and historic photographs.See more..
A museum strictly for the fossil-enthusiasts of the world.See more..
3.5Shoshone Tribal Cultural Center(5 reviews) - Closed Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • History Museums I really wanted to visit, but it was closed for the summer. Evidently the center is in the school library and is only open when the school is open. Too bad, donations and volunteers could probably make this a wonderful center!See more..
4.0The Bishop House(5 reviews) - Step back in time Friday: Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • History Museums
Built in 1907, The historic Bishop house was placed on the National Register of Historic places because if it's association with the development of Casper and the surrounding area from a small village to a livestock center, and eventually, to an oil town. Please visit our website for a complete description. The home is open for public tours, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Visit our Facebook page; website; or call for more information.See more..
museum business hours are Wed - Sat 9 am to 4 pm & Sun 1 pm to 4 pm Free admission Donations Appreciated Children WelcomeSee more..
4.5CallAir Museum(3 reviews) - A surprisingly interesting visit Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums Glen Call, a very elderly man, who by coincidence is a 2nd cousin of Maverick gas and Call Air founder Reuel Call and ended up working for the company is an amazing, spiritual piece of living Afton and aviation history. He gives the tours and tells both very personal and local stories, of which he must have hundreds if you had the time. He and his Dad (ask Glenn about that tragic but faith testimonial story) were some of the most skilled and pioneering pilots in the area back in the day, landing planes in mountain valleys, on snow-packed ridges in the bush, and more. CallAir is a very interesting story for history buffs, anyone interested in learning more about Afton history or aviation, there's not a whole lot to see (but the planes are pretty cool if you are an aviation fan or farmer) and so take the time to listen patiently to Glenn tell the history and read the stories, you'll learn a lot and feel more connected to the area.See more..
3.0Elk Mountain Museum(1 review) - Local History only Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums We arrived too early in the afternoon for our stay at the Elk Mountain Hotel and decided to have a drive and a walk around the town. The little town is just that, a little town. It did have some historic markers and a local history museum which was closed. As we were looking in the window, a person came up to us on a 4 wheeler and asked us if we'd like to see the museum. It turned out that his wife was the curator and he called her and 5 minutes later they opened the museum just for us. The exhibits focused on life in the area, life during WWII, the big bands brought in by the hotel. The most impressive thing was the pride the townspeople had in the area. Truthfully, the exhibits were not dramatic but faithfully presented a picture of life in the area over many years.See more..
