Museums

Cody, Wyoming's range of Museum's are incredibly abundant and diverse with ancient artefacts, photography exhibitions and fine arts, displaying a fascinating insight into all aspects of Wyoming's rich and colorful history.

  • Cody, Wyoming has a wide range of world-class museums, depicting the history of the American West.
  • Visit the Buffalo Bill Historical Centre which houses five separate museums.
  • Bank Museum, Charles J.Belden of Western Photography and Meeteetse Museum Inc, all boast a fantastic range of Western art, photographs and artefacts; and are all free admission.

Overview

Cody Wyoming is rich with museums displaying an in-depth and fascinating look into the history of the area. From Buffalo Bill Historical Center and the Meeteetse, Wyoming Museums, there is enough to satisfy even the biggest history enthusiast.

Buffalo Bill Historical Center 
This internationally acclaimed complex holds five separate museums and a research library.

  • Location: 720 Sheridan Avenue Cody, WY
  • Phone: Contact on 307 587-4771
  • Hours: Open daily except public holidays, opening hours vary depending on season.
  • Fees: Prices start from $15 for adults.

Bank Museum 
The building was originally built to house a banking firm and the vault and teller cage remain. It is listed on the national Register of Historic Places.

  • Location: 1003 Park Avenue, Meeteetse, Wyoming
  • Phone: Contact on 307 868-2423.
  • Hours: Opening times vary so be sure to call ahead.
  • Fees: Admission is free although donations are appreciated. 

Charles J. Belden Museum of Western Photograpy 
This photographic exhibition documents life on the Pitchfork Ranch earlier in the last century.

  • Location: 1947 State Street Meeteetse, WY
  • Phone: Contact on 307868-2423
  • Hours: Winter hours: Mon-Fri, 10.00-4.00, Summer hours:Mon-Sat,10.00-400
  • Fees: Free admission

Meeteetse Museum, Inc. 
The museum houses a fine collection of western ranching artefacts.

  • Location: 1947 State Street Meeteetse, WY
  • Phone: Contact on 307 868-2423
  • Hours: Winter Hours: Mon-Fri, 10.00-4.00, Summer Hours:Mon-Sat,10.00-4.00

View the local providers:

Discover Where the West Begins. Located in historic Cody, WY, just an hour from the east entrance of Yellowstone. Art and History of the American West. Bring the kids.
Phone (307) 587-4771
Website  | Phone : (307) 587-5302
Harry Jackson Studios : Cody, WY
Website  | Phone : (307) 587-5508
Website  | Phone : (307) 587-4022
Website  | Phone : (307) 587-5362
Website  | Phone : (307) 587-3344
Website  | Phone : (307) 587-4771
Website  | Phone : 307587359
Bank Museum : Meeteetse, WY
Phone : (307) 868-2423
Charles J. Belden Museum of Western Photography : Meeteetse, WY
Phone : (307) 868-2423
Meeteetse Museum, Inc. : Meeteetse, WY
Phone : (307) 868-2423

Other Online Resources

  • Hot Springs County Museum
    Visit the Hot Springs County Museum while in Thermopolis.
  • Rendezvous Royale
    Rendezvous Royale organizes and puts on an art show in Cody every September.
  • Washakie Museum in Worland
    Visit the historic Washakie Museum in Worland, Wyoming.
  • Yellowstone Art Museum
    The Yellowstone Art Museum in Billings offers exhibits on contemporary and historic art from around the Rocky Mountain west.
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