CHARLES J BELDEN MUSEUM

MEETEEISE, WY

SageAtDusk_GrassCreekField_AlyssaBiel Photo by Alyssa Biel
SageAtDusk_GrassCreekField_AlyssaBiel Credit: BLM_Wyoming

The Charles J Belden Museum, located in Meeteetse, Wyoming, is a small museum dedicated to the life and work of Charles J Belden, a renowned western photographer and cowboy. The museum is housed in a historic building that was once the Meeteetse State Bank.

The museum features a collection of Belden's photographs, which capture the beauty and ruggedness of the American West during the early 20th century. The photographs depict cowboys, ranch life, and the stunning landscapes of Wyoming and Montana.

In addition to the photographs, the museum also features a variety of artifacts from Belden's life, including his cowboy hat, saddle, and spurs. Visitors can also view a short film about Belden's life and work.

The museum is open to the public from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, and admission is free. It is a popular attraction for tourists visiting the area, as well as locals who are interested in the history of the American West. Overall, the Charles J Belden Museum is a fascinating and informative destination for anyone who loves western history and photography.

CHARLES J BELDEN MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in MEETEEISE WY. US MID #8405600149

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).

SageAtDusk_GrassCreekField_AlyssaBiel Photo by Alyssa Biel
Hoodoos2.FifteenmileHMA.SarahBeckwith Photo by Sarah Beckwith
Cows crossing near Carter Mountain Cody Field Office Photo by Melissa Higley
Wyoming big sagebrush steppe N of Meeteetse The sagebrush steppe in this area of Wyoming, like that found in most of Wyoming and Montana, is dominated by the introduced perennial bunchgrass Agropyron cristatum (crested wheatgrass). Regardless, native grasses including Agropyron smithii, Agropyron spicatum, Koeleria macrantha, as well as forbs in the genera Agoseris, Antennaria, Grindelia, and Lomatium are somewhat common.
Wyoming big sagebrush steppe N of Meeteetse The sagebrush steppe in this area of Wyoming, like that found in most of Wyoming and Montana, is dominated by the introduced perennial bunchgrass Agropyron cristatum (crested wheatgrass). Regardless, native grasses including Agropyron smithii, Agropyron spicatum, Koeleria macrantha, as well as forbs in the genera Agoseris, Antennaria, Grindelia, and Lomatium are somewhat common.
Northern Scorpion (Paruroctonus boreus); Grass Creek Basin, NW of Thermopolis, WY Northern Scorpion (Paruroctonus boreus); Grass Creek Basin, jeep trail off of 4 Mile Road off Highway 120, NW of Thermopolis, WY
Darkling Beetle (Embaphion sp.); Grass Creek Basin, NW of Thermopolis, WY Darkling Beetle (Embaphion sp.); Grass Creek Basin, jeep trail off of 4 Mile Road off Highway 120, NW of Thermopolis, WY. Thank you to all of the wonderful people at Bug Guide for their help with identifying so many of our photos!
Hyperinflated Fruit Fly; NW of Thermopolis, WY Fruit Fly - large white "hyperinflated" parastized Fruit Fly (Family Tephritidae); Rest stop, Highway 120, NW of Thermopolis, WY. Thank you to all of the wonderful people at Bug Guide for their help with identifying so many of our photos!
Hoodoos3.FifteenmileHMA.SarahBeckwith Photo by Sarah Beckwith
Wyoming big sagebrush steppe N of Meeteetse The sagebrush steppe in this area of Wyoming, like that found in most of Wyoming and Montana, is dominated by the introduced perennial bunchgrass Agropyron cristatum (crested wheatgrass). Regardless, native grasses including Agropyron smithii, Agropyron spicatum, Koeleria macrantha, as well as forbs in the genera Agoseris, Antennaria, Grindelia, and Lomatium are somewhat common.

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CHARLES J BELDEN MUSEUM
16 ROAD SRV
MEETEEISE
WY
82433

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MID # 8405600149
Name CHARLES J BELDEN MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 830304387
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 44.157393, -108.871623
CODES FIPS State Code: 56
FIPS County Code: 029
US Census Tract: 965300
US Census Block: 4606