WYOMING STATE MUSEUM

CHEYENNE, WY

The Wyoming State Museum is located in the city of Cheyenne, Wyoming. The museum was established in 1895 and has since become a significant cultural and historical institution in the state. The museum is operated by the Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources and is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history and culture of Wyoming.

The museum's collection includes over 100,000 artifacts and specimens that showcase the state's history, geology, wildlife, and Native American heritage. The exhibits range from prehistoric times to the present day and cover a wide range of topics, including the state's early settlement, mining, transportation, and military history.

One of the most popular exhibits at the museum is the "bison diorama," which features a life-size display of a buffalo herd. Visitors can also view exhibits on the state's wildlife, including a grizzly bear, mountain lion, and pronghorn antelope.

The museum also features a hands-on learning center for children, where they can learn about Wyoming's natural history through interactive exhibits and activities.

The Wyoming State Museum is open to the public free of charge and is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in Wyoming's rich history and cultural heritage.

WYOMING STATE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in CHEYENNE WY. US MID #8405600061

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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• telephone: 3077777022
• website: http://wyomuseum.state.wy.us

WYOMING STATE MUSEUM VOLUNTEERS INC
2301 CENTRAL AVENUE
CHEYENNE
WY
82001

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