Wyoming State Museum, History museum in Downtown Cheyenne, United States.
The Wyoming State Museum features exhibits about Native American heritage, pioneer life, mining operations, and natural resources across multiple gallery spaces.
Established as part of the Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources, the museum preserves artifacts documenting the state's development since territorial times.
The museum maintains collections of regional art, traditional crafts, and archaeological findings that represent different periods of Wyoming's Native American and settler communities.
Located at 2301 Central Avenue, the museum offers free admission and remains open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM with wheelchair access.
The museum contains geological specimens and fossil collections that demonstrate Wyoming's prehistoric periods, from dinosaur remains to mineral formations.
Location: Cheyenne
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Operator: State of Wyoming US
Part of: Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources
Address: 2301 2301 Central Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 82002 82002 Cheyenne
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 09:00-16:30
Phone: +13077777022
Website: https://wyomuseum.state.wy.us
GPS coordinates: 41.13950,-104.81800
Latest update: March 14, 2025 08:44
Cheyenne includes museums dedicated to railroad and military history, traditional ranches, natural parks for outdoor activities, botanical gardens, and historical buildings like the Wyoming Capitol. The heritage of the American West is showcased through several specialized museums, while the Historic Depot and Big Boy locomotive highlight the railway past. The city also features an active air force base and sites related to military history.
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