Wyoming State Museum
Wyoming State Museum
4.5
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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- funhogs2Sun Lakes, Arizona535 contributionsGreat Western MuseumWe are snowbirds and spend the summers in Fort Collins. We have devoted one day to visiting Cheyenne for the last several years, and this year was a visit to the museum and the capitol building. We highly recommend both. We spent about two hours in the museum which had exhibits that were interesting and easy to read descriptions of all the displays. Being originally from the east coast, we always enjoy learning about "the west" and all it has to offer. Free parking on the streets was plentiful and the museum was free. We highly recommend it.Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten September 21, 2023
- Domino221Santa Fe, New Mexico76 contributionsGreat museumThe Wyoming museum is really interesting and informative. It has paleo exhibits as well as a restored stage coach which used to take tourists around Yellowstone back in the day. There also is interesting info on mining and pioneer history as well as good exhibits on Native Americans upstairs. It is worth a visit for sure!Visited January 2024Travelled soloWritten February 1, 2024
- DianeERFalls Church, Virginia2,291 contributionsA must see stopThis museum was excellent and well worth your visit. It’s also free. They had some really good exhibits that we enjoyed. Parking is free also. I wish they had more on the various native American tribes & told more of their story. I would have also liked to see an exhibit on cowboys. There was also nothing on the internment camps of Japanese during WW2 as at least one was in WY. This is an important part of American history, shameful as it was, but it needs to be told. The Girls Scouts owned a camp in Wyoming for over 21 years called National Center West where Girl Scouts from all over the world & the US came. I was one of the lucky ones to have been chosen to go there. I represented my state at my event. Hundreds of girls came through there & it’s such a part of WY history. Coming here affected me for the rest of my life. Can you please include this as part of your museum? If you like my review, I hope you’ll click the “helpful” button; those of us who write reviews live for those and it motivates us to do more.Visited June 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten August 10, 2024
- PdonatyandkidsWestborough, Massachusetts264 contributionsLots of great informationFree museum next to the capital building. Prior to starting our self guide tour of the capital; the visitor center staff member also recommend us coming here for a visit when we were done. Well, worth the stop to learn more regarding the history of the area. This was free when we went.Visited May 2024Travelled with familyWritten August 19, 2024
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Anne McCleary
Hobe Sound, FL156 contributions
Sept 2020
Very nice museum covering a large variety of exhibits for a donation. Dinosaurs, fossils, mining, settlers, military and Native American exhibits on two floors. Would take 2 hours if you read everything. Learned a lot in an hour. Bring a sweater.
Written September 22, 2020
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maricok9
Cincinnati, OH30 contributions
Sept 2020
Spent a snowy day exploring the Wyoming State Museum. Such an interesting place, with so much more to see and learn than we expected. The historical artifacts were amazing. After enjoying the exhibits, I recommend checking out the adjacent gift shop with lots of unique and quality souvenirs.
Written September 24, 2020
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Randy K
Atlanta, GA29 contributions
Sept 2021
Located in the Capitol Complex area of downtown Cheyenne this free museum gives a fair account of the states history. Only becoming a state in 1890, the museum delves into its natural history to include local animals and mineral history. An exhibit explores its prehistoric past which is quite extensive. Also, different perspectives are presented from settlers to the military's role in shaping the state. The Native American culture is also honorably portrayed in a contemporary view of the state's history. The museum is very kid and family friendly. It would be perfect for school trips and family visits. A visit to the small, but has something for everyone, gift shop is a great way to cap the visit. It is a MUST see while visiting Cheyenne.
Written September 16, 2021
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Robyn P
Sun City, AZ1,115 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
FREE museum located in Cheyenne, Wyoming. We The Wyoming State Museum is a state government agency established in 1895 . The museum features a vast collection of objects from past to present, including art, history and anthropology. It took us about 2 hours to tour the museum. There are a variety of different types of exhibits located on two stories of the building. The staff were very kind, and thanked us for coming. Photos are allowed amd I have attached quite a few. Parking is free. This is a must while visiting Cheyenne!
Written April 1, 2022
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Barbara F
Rock Springs, WY41 contributions
Jul 2020
A bit of a mish-mash, lots of small pieces of irrelevance. Could be currated better. Sheep herder wagon, Native American pieces, mineral/mining information all interesting. I'm sure there could be far more information about the history of ranching, settlers, Native Americans.
Written October 22, 2020
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Aaron G
Fort Mill, SC585 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
Of course kids might get a little bored of you stay too long but the stuff they have curated is incredible. It’s full of artifacts of all types and tells a wonderful story of how the West came to be from every area of life. Very impressive and best of all its FREE
Written August 5, 2020
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funhogs2
Sun Lakes, AZ535 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
We are snowbirds and spend the summers in Fort Collins. We have devoted one day to visiting Cheyenne for the last several years, and this year was a visit to the museum and the capitol building. We highly recommend both. We spent about two hours in the museum which had exhibits that were interesting and easy to read descriptions of all the displays. Being originally from the east coast, we always enjoy learning about "the west" and all it has to offer. Free parking on the streets was plentiful and the museum was free. We highly recommend it.
Written September 21, 2023
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wyo w
24 contributions
Nov 2020
I didn't visit the Museum but have to use this title as Trip Advisor won't allow me to list the Wyoming State Archives...their bad. Anyway, the State Archives are located inside the State Museum building, turn left as you enter the door. If you are a history buff or genealogist or research historian looking for original and period papers and insider information about early Wyoming, this is the place! The fact that the staff is so knowledgeable and helpful was icing on the cake. Before my visit, I emailed the Archives a list of research topics as well as books and diaries I wanted to view. They found these items AND dug out additional information that I didn't even know was in their extensive, one-of-a-kind collection. A delight to work with such professional employees.
Written November 20, 2020
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Narek D
Boston, MA753 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Cute little museum that is free to visit. Focuses on Wyoming's history and nature through various exhibits on its two floors. Can be done in roughly an hour. Very warm welcome by staff, who seem to be enjoying their jobs.
Written June 28, 2022
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Bernard W
Dallas, TX1,914 contributions
Jul 2021
Free two-hour parking is available along both Warren and Central Avenue and in their lot.  Superb 2-floor museum. Free and filled with varied and interesting exhibits from coal to mammoths to Indians to National parks. Literally something for everyone, Great for young and old. A happy place.
Written July 28, 2021
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Parking is on the streets and there is major construction surrounding the capitol building. Not so convenient for RV it might be wise to call the museum for more complete info.
Written September 19, 2018
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