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Anna Miller Museum --
Box 698, Newcastle, WY
The Anna Miller Museum, a place where you can walk back in time and relive the old west. Built in the 1930's, the museum was originally a WPA project for Company A, 115th Cavalry, Wyoming National Guard. Many long, hard hours were spent constructing the building out of 18 inch hand-hewn sandstone blocks, quarried from nearby Salt Creek. The museum was named for Anna C. (McMoran) Miller, the daughter of a pioneer family, and widow of Sheriff Billy Miller who was killed in what is known as the last Indian battle in this area.
Aviat Aircraft Inc. --
672 S. Washington, Afton, WY
Aviat is engaged in the development, manufacture and servicing of sport and utility aircraft sold under the Aviat trade names of Husky A-1A and A-1B, the Pitts Special S-2C, and the Eagle II. The facility, situated two blocks south of the city center, consists primarily of six light manufacturing buildings containing approximately 72,000 square feet of enclosed space on about five acres of land.
Bear River State Park and Visitor Center, and BEAR Project --
601 Bear River Drive, Evanston, WY
The Bear River State Park and BEAR Project have an unbelievable beauty and amount of things to do. Just the state park is over 300 acres. Trails lace all throughout, with about 3 miles of paved trails suitable for walking, running, bikes, skateboards, ripsticks, strollers, remote control cars, etc., and 1.7 miles of packed gravel suitable for hiking or mountain biking. Everywhere is suitable for cross country skiing and snowshoeing in winter! There are small reservoirs, the magical Bear River, a huge walking bridge, a fishing pier, a playground, group and single picnic areas, and so much more! There are bison and elk herds, an amazing tourist info center with helpful staff and many films you can choose to watch, a trailer sanitary station, viewing overlooks, and a volksmarch trail. You may see moose, great blue herons, marmots, deer, and countless other birds, lizards, snakes, insects and fish. There is an amazing variety of plant life too. After the rush of swollen snow-melt water, the river calms down into a lovely swimming/rafting/tubing place.
Boysen State Park --
15 Ash, Boysen Route, Shoshoni, WY
Boysen State Park is one of the larger within WY's State Parks. Boysen lake sits at the south end of the Owl Creek Mountains and at the mouth of Wind River Canyon. It offers a variety of water type recreation. Day and camping facilities are available. It features interesting geological formations.
Bradford Brinton Memorial Museum --
239 Brinton Road, Big Horn, WY
The museum is housed in a fully furnished ranch house. Its exhibits include Western art, Native American art, contemporary art of Wyoming, Native American artifacts, antique furniture, rare documents, books and art by well-known Western artists.
Buffalo Bill Historical Center --
720 Sheridan Avenue, Cody, WY
5 Museums under one roof! The Buffalo Bill Museum examines both the personal and public lives of W.F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody, and seeks to interpret his story in the context of the history and myth of the American West. The Whitney Gallery of Western Art presents an outstanding collection of masterworks of the American West. Original paintings, sculptures and prints trace artistic interpretations of the West from the early 19th century to today. The Plains Indian Museum features one of the country's largest and finest collections of Plains Indian art and artifacts. Explore the cultural histories, artistry and living traditions of Plains Indian peoples, including the Arapaho, Crow, Cheyenne, Kiowa, Comanche, Blackfeet, Sioux, Gros Ventre, Shoshone and Pawnee. The Cody Firearms Museum contains the world's most comprehensive assemblage of American arms, as well as European arms dating to the 16th century. The Draper Museum of Natural History integrates the humanities with natural sciences to interpret the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and adjacent intermountain basins.
Campbell County Rockpile Museum --
900 West 2nd Street, Gillette, WY
The museum's exhibits focus primarily on general history with an emphasis upon Campbell County, Wyoming.
Casper Planetarium --
904 North Poplar Street, Casper, WY
Explore the stars, constellations, and visible planets. Science fact, sky lore, and myths and legends abound at Casper Planetarium, making this a wonderfully informative and entertaining family educational activity. The Casper Planetarium also has interactive science displays in the lobby and a gift shop full of: posters, star charts, games, books, science toys/gadgets and videos.
Cheyenne Botanic Gardens --
710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, WY
At the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, you will find history, inspiration and innovation along with community, beauty and sustainability.
Cheyenne Botanic Gardens --
710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, WY
The Cheyenne Botanic Gardens function as a traditional public botanic garden with 9 acres of landscapes and gardens located in Cheyenne's premier park (Lions Park). They have numerous specialty gardens and landscapes outside including native, xeric, annuals, perennials, cacti, water gardens, a labyrinth, community gardens and more. They also grow and plant over 60 flower beds in the local parks and parkways functioning as a municipal nursery. At the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, you will find history, inspiration and innovation along with community, beauty and sustainability. Bring a camera, picnic, sketchpad, binoculars, friends and family. Attend an event such as a concert or a play - or rent a space for your own event!
Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum --
4610 Carey Avenue, Cheyenne, WY
The history of the world's largest outdoor rodeo and western celebration comes alive at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum. A premier cultural and historical center in Southeast Wyoming, the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum offers members and visitors year-round programming, exhibits and activities that celebrate the heritage and pioneer spirit of the American West and the thrilling history of the world's first extreme sport. Marvel at one of the nation's largest collections of historic horse-drawn carriages and wagons, experience the nation's most celebrated western art exhibitions and trace the history of Cheyenne Frontier Days from it's humble beginnings in 1897 to the world renowned pageantry today as The Daddy of 'em All.
Chinese Joss House Museum --
920 Front Street, Evanston , WY
The Museum is housed in a replica of the Chinese temple that stood in Evanston's Chinatown from 1874 until 1922. The exhibits interpret the history of the Chinese in southwestern Wyoming from the 1870s through the 1970s. Included in the exhibits are artifacts from archaeological excavations in Chinatown, historical photographs, ceramic and metal objects, decorative items, and medicinal materials.
Chugwater Museum --
Main Street, Chugwater, WY
The museum's exhibits cover local history, and include ranch and farm homestead period furnishings, tools, horsedrawn farm equipment, a sheep wagon, and a caboose. Temporary exhibits include early office and business equipment.
Connor Battlefield Historic Site --
528 Wagon Box Road, Banner, WY
The site consists of 20 camping and picnic sites nestled in an oxbow of the Tongue River in the shade of large cottonwoods. There are two restrooms, a playground, and horseshoe pits. Each camping and picnic site has a grill and table and two sites are ADA accessible. Connor offers a quiet, relaxing campsite, away from the hustle of the road in the peaceful shade of a river bottom. Community facilities are within a few blocks, and yet a visitor would never know it. Camping sites operate on a first-come, first-served basis, without reservations. Camping is seasonal. The park closes to camping and vehicles on October 31. July 4 – Connor Battlefield State Historic Site, Old Time July 4 Celebration, 307-684-7629. The visitor is encouraged to enjoy the peaceful surrounding of this campground/picnic area. It provides a base for short visits to surrounding historic sites and the Big Horn Mountains.
Crook County Museum & Art Gallery --
309 Cleveland Street, Sundance , WY
The Museum reflects the history of Crook County. Permanent exhibits include Indian artifacts, cowboy artifacts and pioneer artifacts dating from 1875. Also included is furniture from the original Courthouse, 1888, where the Sundance Kid was on trial; a Vore Buffalo Jump Diorama and display; a Custer Trail diorama showing the route taken by Custer through Crook County and the Black Hills; and Crook County photographs, brands, and local artifacts.
Dancing Bear Folk Center --
119 So. 6th, Thermopolis, WY
At Dancing Bear Folk Center their mission is to recognize the rural Western past -- to celebrate the present -- and to preserve traditional skills for the future. Many people who came to Wyoming from 1880 to 1920 were first-generation immigrants. They came from England, Ireland, Germany, Italy, Scandinavia, Czechoslovakia, Poland and Russia. They brought with them the traditions of their home countries - foods, songs, dances, stories and skills. Some of those traditions are still practiced, but many are being lost. It is our goal to help preserve those traditions - to teach the skills to preserve them - and to adapt them to today's world.
Devil's Tower National Monument --
P.O. Box 10, Devils Tower, WY
America's first National Monument, Devils Tower abrubtly rises 1267 feet above the Belle Fourche River. This 1347 acre park is covered with pine forests, woodlands, and grasslands. Deer, prairie dogs, and other wildlife are seen.
Dubois Museum/Wind River Historical Center --
909 West Ramshorn, Dubois, WY
The Dubois Museum and Wind River Historical Center preserves and interprets the history and culture of the Upper Wind River Valley.
Fort Bridger State Historic Site --
Interstate 80, Exit 34 , Ft. Bridger, WY
Established by Jim Bridger and Louis Vasquez in 1843 as an emigrant supply stop along the Oregon Trail. It was obtained by the Mormons in the early 1850s, and then became a military outpost in 1858. In 1933, the property was dedicated as a Wyoming Historical Landmark and Museum. There are several restored historical buildings from the military time period, a reconstructed of the trading post operated by Jim Bridger, and an interpretive archaeological site containing the base of the cobble rock wall built by the Mormons during their occupation of the fort. All of these locations are signed in Braille. In addition, a museum containing artifacts from the various different historical time periods is housed in the 1888 stone barracks building. There are gift shops in both museums and the reconstructed trading post. There is no camping available at Fort Bridger. Annual Mountain Man Rendezvous: Held Labor Day Weekend. Sponsored by the Fort Bridger Rendezvous Association. Halloween Tours of Fort. Sponsored by the Fort Bridger Historical Association. October 26.
Fort Caspar Museum --
4001 Fort Caspar Road, Casper, WY
Tour a reconstructed 1865 military post located at a major river crossing on the Oregon, California, Mormon Pioneer, Pony Express, and transcontinental telegraph trail corridor. Explore central Wyoming's regional history museum, featuring exhibits on prehistoric peoples, Plains Indians, ranching, the energy industry, and the City of Casper as well as the western emigrant trails and frontier army. The Museum has recently completed it's major expansion project. The Museum now has new exhibit galleries, an educational Multi-Use Room, and Classroom. New exhibits include topics such as Prehistoric Central Wyoming, Natrona County Community Development and 100 Years of Casper History, the Oil and Gas Industry, Central Wyoming Agriculture, Fort History, and Historic Trail Features associated with the site. With the additional space the Museum will be offering a variety of public and educational programming.
Fort Fetterman Historic Site --
752 Hwy 93, Douglas, WY
A restored officer's quarters and an ordnance warehouse are original buildings. They stand among the many visible foundations of the Fort and Fetterman City. These two buildings house interpretive exhibits and artifacts of the Fort's history, Fetterman City, and its Indian predecessors. The visitor is encouraged to walk the grounds where interpretive signs describe the Fort's buildings and activities. These two buildings house maps, drawings, photographs, artifacts, and dioramas which interpret the history of the Indians, Military, and Civilians of Fort Fetterman and Fetterman City. Also walk the interpretive trail where signs describe the historic site and lead to a gazebo overlooking Crook’s Camp and the Indian Country to the north. The site provides several picnic areas and a shelter for group or individual use. Historic guided tours are available upon request and by appointment by calling Fort Phil Kearny State Historic Site (307) 684-7629. Camping is allowed at Fort Fetterman. Please call Park Headquarters at 358-2864 to make your reservations.
Fort Fred Steele State Historic Site --
Seminoe State Park, Sinclair, WY
Fort Fred Steele was established on June 20, 1868 and occupied until August 7, 1886 by soldiers who were sent by the U.S. Government to guard against attack from indians. The construction of the Trans Continental Union Pacific Railroad across southern Wyoming 1867-1869, in turn, brought the cattlement, sheepherders, loggers, tie hacks, miners and merchants who changed the wasteland into Wyoming Territory. Colonel Richard I. Dodge, who selected this site on the west bank of the North Platte River, named the fort for Major General Frederick Steele, 20th U.S. Infantry, a Civil War hero.
Fort Phil Kearny State Historic Site --
528 Wagon Box Road, Banner, WY
At the Fort location the visitor will find an interpretive center with exhibits, videos, bookstore, and self-guided tours of the fort and outlying sites. The fort tour leads the visitor through the site to building locations, archaeological remains, and interpretive signs pinpointing the surrounding historic landmarks. A Civilian Conservation Corp Cabin has been refurbished to depict the quarters of an Officer’s wife and a Non-Commissioned Officer’s Quarters. In addition to the historic interpretation, this site provides three picnic areas and a restroom for visitor use. The two satellite sites of Fort Phil Kearny are the Fetterman Fight and the Wagon Box Fight battlefields. These two sites are located within a five-mile radius of the Fort Phil Kearny Visitor Center. Maps to the sites and interpretation are available at the Visitor Center. At both battlefields, the visitor will find an interpretive trail which leads through the battle providing both Indian and White perspectives of the conflict. The visitor can go to the actual locations of the skirmish lines and Indian charges and see the weapons and personnel involved. The Wagon Box Fight site provides the visitor with restroom facilities; also a picnic area where they may relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery. All interpretive trails and facilities are either partially or fully accessible for the ADA. Guided tours of these three sites for social groups, schools, or special events may be scheduled through advance reservation. Aug 25-26 - Story Days, Parade and artillery demonstration and shoot, 307-684-7629. Dec 21 – Battlefield tour and commemoration of the 141st anniversary of the Fetterman Fight, 9:30 a.m., 307-684-7629 .
Fossil Butte National Monument --
U.S. Highways 189 and 30, Kemmerer, WY
Some of the world's best preserved fossils are found in the flat-topped ridges of southwestern Wyoming's cold sagebrush desert. Fossilized fish, insects, plants, reptiles, birds, and mammals are exceptional for their abundance, variety, and detail of preservation. Most remarkable is the story they tell of ancient life in a sub-tropical landscape.
Fossil Country Frontier Museum --
400 Pine Ave, Kemmerer, WY
Fossil Country Frontier Museum collects, preserves, researches, exhibits, and interprets materials related to the natural and cultural history of South Lincoln County and southwestern Wyoming, for the education and enjoyment of the public.
Glendo Historical Museum --
Town Hall on Yellowstone Avenue, Glendo , WY
The museum's exhibits include paleontology, Native American artifacts, and the general history of the area.
Glenrock Paleontology Museum --
506 West Birch Street Glenrock, WY 82637, Glenrock, WY
Welcome to the Glenrock Paleontological Museum which is located in Glenrock, WY. This is a paleontology museum that was opened in 1995 after a Triceratops skull was found. The land owner wanted it to go to the children of Glenrock so the museum was opened as an educational facility for children as well as adults. Their focus is to teach people what paleontology is about, from finding the fossils and excavating them, to casting them and doing research.
Grand Teton National Park --
P.O. Drawer 170, Moose, WY
Located in northwestern Wyoming, Grand Teton National Park preserves a spectacular landscape rich with majestic mountains, pristine lakes and extraordinary wildlife. The abrupt vertical rise of the jagged Teton Range contrasts with the horizontal sage-covered valley and glacial lakes at their base, creating world-renowned scenery that attracts nearly four million visitors per year.
Heart Mountain Relocation Center --
PO Box 547, Powell, WY
In 1942 Japanese-American citizens were sent to Relocation centers. This is one of those ghost towns. 10,000 people resided here and it was Wyoming's 3rd largest city. Now there are only a few remnants of the buildings. There is a very informative self-guided tour.
Historic Governor's Mansion --
300 E. 21st St., Cheyenne, WY
This 1904 Colonial Revival mansion was the home to Wyoming's governors from 1905 to 1976.
Historic Ivinson Mansion - Laramie Plains Museum --
603 E. Ivinson Ave., Laramie, WY
Historic Sheridan Inn --
856 Broadway Street, Sheridan, WY
National Historic Landmark, and former home of Wm. F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody.
Independence Rock State Historic Site --
PO Box 1596, Evansville, WY
Popular legend says that the emigrants needed to reach Independence Rock by July 4, thereby giving it its name. The large granite outcropping is 1,900 feet long and 700 feet wide and rises 128 feet. Pierre Jean De Smet, is credited with giving it the name "Great Register of the Desert" because travelers put their names on the giant rock. It includes a large rest area complex right off the highway. There is an interpretive kiosk and paved footpath leading to the Top of Independence Rock. Well-preserved ruts run along the pathway next to the Rock.
Jim Gatchell Museum --
100 Fort St, Buffalo, WY
Features displays of pioneer items, Native American artifacts, firearms and photographs depicting early days of the West.
Lander Children's Museum --
445 Lincoln Street, Lander, WY
The Lander Children's Museum provides children the opportunity for innovative learning experiences that encourage them to interact with their surroundings. The museum is targeted toward the 3-12 age group, but also provides service opportunities for older children. The museum offers a variety of hands-on exhibits which encompass the fields of math, science, art, music and reading. Most of all, the Lander Children's Museum provides a place where children and families can explore, learn and discover together!
Laramie Plains Museum --
603 Ivinson Ave., Laramie, WY
The Laramie Plains Museum, located in a restored 1892 mansion, contains period furniture and exhibits depicting local pioneer life.
Laramie River Station --
347 Grayrocks Road, Wheatland, WY
The Laramie River Station, located east of Wheatland, WY, is one of the largest consumer-operated, regional, joint power supply ventures in the United States.
Legend Rock Petroglyph Site --
Hot Springs State Park, Thermopolis, WY
Take a step back in time with a visit to Legend Rock. Located approximately 30 miles northwest of Hot Springs State Park Legend Rock enables visitors to view over 300 petroglyphs spanning a time-period of thousands of years. These petroglyphs introduce you to multiple cultures and eras long past. The site is administered out of Hot Springs State Park where visitors are recommended to stop before visiting the site. A key and permit is required to attend the site. Keys and permits are available at the State Bath House, located at Hot Springs State Park, the Hot Springs County/ Thermopolis Chamber of Commerce and the Meeteetse Museum. There is no charge for the permit but a photo ID is required. The Bath House is open seven days a week from 8 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Saturday and 12 PM to 5:30 PM Sunday. Family and group tours can also be scheduled through Hot Springs State Park. A minimum one-week notice is recommended. Tours are free to the public but availability may be limited so be sure to call the state park office ahead of time at (307) 864-2176.
Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site --
PO Box 6, Hyattville, WY
The Medicine Lodge site has long been known for its Indian petroglyphs and pictographs. They are directly associated with important human habitation sites for thousands of years. Within a 12-mile radius of Medicine Lodge, five distinct vegetation zones can be found. These range from the desert basin to the big mountain meadows. A variety of Wyoming's animals are here at the site. In addition to porcupines, prairie dogs, bobcats and mountain lions, there are many others to see. There is excellent fishing for brook and brown trout. Don't forget to bring your binoculars, as there are over 100 species of birds that call Medicine Lodge home. The site includes approximately 25 camping spots with fire grills, picnic tables and vault toilets plus a visitor center and nature trail which is located on the grassy areas along the Medicine Lodge creek. July 28 - Hyattville Old-Timers celebration, 307-469-2234.
Mountain Man Rendezvous --
P.O. Box 1838, Riverton, WY
An annual living history event! Since 1989 the 1838 Rendezvous Association has been working to preserve one of the rare historical sites associated with the American mountain men. This site is at the confluence of the Wind River and Popo Agie (now Little Wind) rivers and was used for the 1830 and 1838 Rendezvous, and Captain Bonneville's camp in the summer of 1835.
The Museum of Flight and Aerial Firefighting --
South Big Horn County Airport, Greybull, WY
National Museum of Wildlife Art --
2820 Rungius Road, Jackson Hole, WY
The National Museum of Wildlife Art is home to an internationally acclaimed collection of fine art paintings, sculpture and photography devoted to wildlife. Located in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the gateway to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, NMWA features Permanent and Changing Exhibitions, Museum Shop, Rising Sage Cafe,Children's Discovery Gallery, Library and more!
Nicolaysen Art Museum --
400 E. Collins, Casper, WY
The Nicolaysen Art Museum educates and enriches the community through engaging experiences in contemporary art.
Oregon Trail Ruts --
Guernsey State Park, Guernsey, WY
Many remnants of the Oregon Trail can be seen in Wyoming, however these tracks were cut into solid rock and are four-feet deep due to thousands of wagon wheels.
Register Rock (or Register Cliff or Sand Point Station) --
US Highway 26; Interstate 25 (exit 92)., Guernsey, WY
This sandstone cliff was one of three main sites along the Oregon Trail where emigrants left inscriptions during the 1840s and 1850s. A small trading post was located near the cliff and later became a stop on the Pony Express, then a stage station.
Salt Creek Museum --
531 Peake Street, Midwest, WY
The museum's exhibits cover the Salt Creek oilfields from 1889 to present, oilfield workers and their families, and the history of the area. Permanent exhibits include a furnished doctor's office that was in use from 1937 to 1993, school room, kitchen, dining room, barber shop, and many household artifacts.
The Science Zone --
3960 South Poplar Street, Casper, WY
The Science Zone is a community-based museum that provides science, math and technology experiences to people of all ages, striving to offer hands-on, high interest learning, which helps turn science from intimidating to inspiring!
Sinks Canyon State Park --
3079 Sinks Canyon Road, Lander, WY
Sinks Canyon State Park features a geologic phenomenon in which the Popo Agie River vanishes into a large cavern (the Sinks) but reappears in a trout-filled pool, the Rise, about half a mile down the canyon. These trout live a leisurely life, with no fishing allowed. A visitor center features wildlife and recreation exhibits, viewing sites and interpretive signs about wildlife and habitat requirements. The park contains hiking trails and offers camping, picnicking, rock climbing and fishing. Sinks Canyon is home to a wide variety of wildlife. Wonderful opportunity to explore nature. Many educational hikes and adventures available.
South Pass City State Historic Site --
125 South Pass Main, South Pass City, WY
South Pass was one of the famous stops along the Oregon Trail and also a mining town. An interpretive self-guided tour allows you to visit over 20 restored buildings, including a Gold Mining Interpretive Center. Try one of these favorite activities: Panning for gold, the vintage baseball games during Gold Rush days in mid-July, eating homemade pies made by the "Friends of South Pass" which are absolutely delicious, and shopping at the general store, which is always a hit because you can purchase some fine period "treasures."
South Pass City State Historic Site --
125 South Pass Main, South Pass, WY
South Pass City has a variety of interesting and educational activities for visitors throughout the summer. When the presence of volunteer staff permits, not only can you walk through each of the 17 restored and exhibited original structures, you can enjoy an ice cold sarsaparilla and a game of billiards on a restored 1860s period table, as well as hear the ring of a hammer on steel when the blacksmith shapes hot iron. Each day, one can shop in the historic Smith-Sherlock General Store or pan for gold in the clear waters of Willow Creek. In the Interpretive Center, you can also learn about other gold producing methods that have been used around South Pass City throughout its history. For folks with as much interest in nature as history, South Pass City is home to a three-mile Volksmarch Trail where you can enjoy viewing some of the area's wide array of wildlife. mule deer, antelope, moose and beaver are just a few of the animals that can be seen. For birders, many species call this area home at different times of the year, including mountain blue birds, finches, hawks and eagles. Anglers will enjoy blue ribbon fishing for brook, rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout in many of the area's streams and lakes. July 14-15 - Gold Rush Days. Vintage baseball, demonstrations of gold mining, gold panning, fireworks, 307-332-3684.
Tate Geological Museum --
Casper College-Tate, Casper, WY
The Tate Geological Museum was founded in 1980 through a gift from Marion and Inez Tate. It was originally designated as the Tate Earth Science Center and Mineralogical Museum. Because 'geological' encompasses earth science, mineralogy and paleontology, the name was changed to the Tate Geological Museum in 2001. Go today to take a guided tour of the museum. Find out about dinosaurs, minerals, gems and check out their fantastic exhibits. They have a wealth of specimens and fossil casts that students can handle and examine during their visit. Open access at the Fossil Preparation Lab window gives students a chance to see some of the "behind the scenes" operations you don't always get to see at every museum. If you'd like a more interactive visit to the museum, they also have scavenger hunt questionnaires for students to fill out, giving them a chance to get more involved with their museum visit. Call to make an appointment.
Teton Homes --
3283 North 9 Mile Road, Casper, WY
Trail End State Historic Site --
400 Clarendon Avenue, Sheridan, WY
Once a private home belonging to Wyoming cattle baron, Governor and U. S. Senator John B. Kendrick, the Trail End State Historic Site now contains a fully furnished historic house museum, a community theater and several acres of groomed grounds and gardens.
Trail End State Historic Site --
400 Clarendon Avenue, Sheridan, WY
Finished in 1913, Trail End was the home of the John B. Kendrick family. He was a cowboy who came up the Texas Trail in 1879, made his money in ranching and real estate, and later served as Wyoming's Governor and U.S. Senator. Trail End's Flemish Revival design and technologically-advanced interior are unique to the Rocky Mountain west. Today's visitors can enjoy 3.8 acres of groomed grounds (containing hundreds of indigenous and exotic trees), a fully-restored history house museum (mostly original furniture), plus regular productions at the Carriage House Theater. December 5, 6 & 7, - Holiday Open House, live entertainment, 4-7 p.m., 307-674-4589
Wright Centennial Museum --
104 Ranch Court, Wright, WY
The Museum focuses on the daily lives of homesteaders in the area, sheep and cattle ranches, and the growth of the energy industry. Permanent exhibits include a homestead display, antique dishes, early day implements, World War I artifacts, mining tools, wood working artifacts, present-day oil drilling and coal mining. The Museum has a collection of windmills, which played an important role in the area. The Museum also displays heavy mining equipment used in the region.
Wyoming Children's Museum & Nature Center --
968 North 9th Street, Laramie, WY
All exhibits are hands-on interactive exhibits on topics such as the Oregon Trail and Native Americans. There is also a nature center, a discovery center, and pottery and ceramic youth classes. Workshops take place on Saturday mornings from 10:30 am to 11:30 am.
Wyoming Dinosaur Center --
110 Carter Ranch Rd, Thermopolis, WY
The Wyoming Dinosaur Center has 12,000 square feet of exhibition area. Fossils and life forms from earliest geologic time periods are displayed in a chronological perspective. There are over 200 displays throughout the museum. The central hall houses dozens of full-size mounted skeletons, including over 20 dinosaurs.
Wyoming Frontier Prison Museum --
500 West Walnut Street, Rawlins, WY
The Museum is housed in the Wyoming Frontier Prison which operated from 1901 to 1981. The "Old Pen" was the site chosen for filming of the 1987 movie "PRISON" and has been selected as the permanent location of the Wyoming Peace Officers Association Museum.
Wyoming Pioneer Memorial Museum --
400 W. Center Street, Douglas, WY
The museum's exhibits focus on the history of westward expansion with a concentration on Wyoming pioneers. The museum also houses a Western art collection.
Wyoming State Museum --
2301 Central Ave, Cheyenne, WY
Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site --
975 Snowy Range Road, Laramie, WY
Listed on the National Register, visitors can spend the day touring the beautifully restored Wyoming Territorial Prison. Built in 1872, the prison held some of the most notorious outlaws in the region, including Butch Cassidy. Visitors to the 190-acre facility can also enjoy the newly restored Warden's House and Horse Barn Exhibit Hall featuring rotating displays and a family friendly scavenger hunt. New for 2008: "Community Art, Western Art" featuring original pieces by the local Laramie Art Guilds. In the prison, learn more about Butch Cassidy in "The Reel, Not Real, Butch Cassidy" exhibit. Those wishing to take a little piece of the prison and Wyoming home with them can stop by the Visitor's Center and gift shop for a splendid array of memorabilia. Large groups and RVs are welcome! Plenty of parking. Bring your lunch and have a picnic on the grounds and let the kids stretch their legs. Lots to see and do.
Yellowstone National Park --
P.O. Box 168, Yellowstone National Park,, WY
America's first national park is located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. Wildlife abounds! Home to Old Faithful, the largest collection of hot springs and geysers, Tower Falls as well as the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Too many educational facets to mention! Also look for the electronic field trip options!