Buffalo Bill Center of the West

The Buffalo Bill Center of the West is a museum complex with five separate collections focused on history, craftsmanship, and nature of the American West. The buildings and grounds create a comprehensive space where visitors can explore different aspects of the region in one location.

The complex was founded in 1917 as a memorial to William F. Cody and started in a simple log cabin. Over decades, it expanded into the major museum center that stands there today.

The Plains Indians Museum displays objects from northern plains tribes including Arapaho, Lakota, Crow, Cheyenne, and Blackfeet communities. The exhibition shows how these peoples lived and created the tools, clothing, and sacred items they used every day.

Visitors can purchase tickets at the entrance to access all five museums. Plan to spend several hours walking through the different buildings to see the main collections.

One section holds a collection of around 7,000 firearms including historic rifles from the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. This firearms collection ranks among the largest and most complete examples in North America.

Location: Cody

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Opening Hours: May 01-September 15 08:00-18:00; September 16-October 31 08:00-17:00; November 01-November 30 10:00-17:00; December 01-February 28 Thursday-Sunday 10:00-17:00; March 01-April 30 10:00-17:00

Phone: +13075874771

Email: info@centerofthewest.org

Website: https://centerofthewest.org

GPS coordinates: 44.52501,-109.07355

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:41