FRIENDS OF THE MEDICINE BOW MUSEUM

MEDICINE BOW, WY

Slide17 MEDICINE BOW - the Pioneer route passes through the town where Owen Wister wrote famed Western novel 'The VIrginian'. His room in this hotel is preserved as an attraction.  Medicine Bow hosts special events that could warrant a Pioneer flag stop.  On a ColoRail field trip we met German tourists who were "Wild West Freunden."
Slide17 Credit: R. W. Rynerson

Friends of the Medicine Bow Museum is a non-profit organization located in Medicine Bow, Wyoming that is dedicated to preserving the history and culture of the town and its surrounding areas. The museum is located in the historic Medicine Bow Hotel and Cafe building, which was built in 1913 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The museum features exhibits that showcase the history of Medicine Bow and its surrounding areas, including displays on the town's early settlers, the Union Pacific Railroad, and the Medicine Bow National Forest. The museum also features a gift shop that offers a variety of locally-made crafts and souvenirs.

Friends of the Medicine Bow Museum is staffed by volunteers who are passionate about preserving the town's history and sharing it with visitors. The organization holds regular events and fundraisers to support the museum's operations and help fund new exhibits and displays.

Overall, Friends of the Medicine Bow Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history and culture of Medicine Bow and the surrounding areas. With its well-curated exhibits, knowledgeable staff, and commitment to preserving the town's heritage, the museum offers a unique and engaging experience for visitors of all ages.

FRIENDS OF THE MEDICINE BOW MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in MEDICINE BOW WY. US MID #8405600101

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).

Contact FRIENDS OF THE MEDICINE BOW MUSEUM

FRIENDS OF THE MEDICINE BOW MUSEUM
PO BOX 187
MEDICINE BOW
WY
82329

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FRIENDS OF THE MEDICINE BOW MUSEUM Information

MID # 8405600101
Name FRIENDS OF THE MEDICINE BOW MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 742540668
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201312
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 42.076095, -106.157788
CODES FIPS State Code: 56
FIPS County Code: 007
US Census Tract: 968100
US Census Block: 1556