RIVERTON MUSEUM

RIVERTON, WY

The Riverton Museum is a local historical museum located in Riverton, Wyoming. The museum has a quaint and cozy atmosphere with a variety of exhibits and artifacts that showcase the history of the town and the surrounding areas. The museum is run by the Fremont County Historical Society and is dedicated to preserving the unique history of the region.

The exhibits at the Riverton Museum cover a diverse range of topics, including Native American history, pioneer life, and the development of the town's industries such as agriculture, mining, and oil production. Visitors can also see a collection of antique vehicles, including a horse-drawn wagon and a 1927 Model T Ford. The museum also displays a collection of photographs and artifacts from the famous Wind River Indian Reservation.

One of the most fascinating exhibits at the Riverton Museum is the display of a replica of a trapper's cabin. The cabin is a recreation of a typical dwelling used by the fur trappers who explored the region in the early 19th century. Visitors can experience what life was like for these rugged pioneers, complete with a fireplace, animal hides, and other artifacts.

The Riverton Museum also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and special exhibits. Overall, the Riverton Museum is a fascinating destination for anyone interested in the history of Wyoming and the American West.

RIVERTON MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in RIVERTON WY. US MID #8405600063

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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RIVERTON MUSEUM ASSOCIATION INC
700 EAST PARK AVENUE
RIVERTON
WY
82501

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