About the Museum
Official state history museum documenting Wyoming from prehistoric times through present. Features exhibits on Native American cultures, frontier settlement, cattle ranching, women's suffrage (Wyoming was first state to grant women voting rights), and energy industries.
As Wyoming's official state history museum, located in the state capital of Cheyenne, the institution gathers and interprets the people, landscapes, and events that shaped Wyoming from prehistoric times to the present. It serves residents and travelers alike as a central place to understand how the Equality State took shape, drawing connections between the region's Native peoples, frontier settlers, ranchers, and the industries that built the modern state.
Exhibits and What to See
The museum's exhibits span the broad sweep of Wyoming history, including themes such as:
- Native American cultures of the region
- Frontier settlement and the opening of the West
- Cattle ranching and Wyoming's open-range heritage
- Women's suffrage, reflecting Wyoming's distinction as the first U.S. territory and state to grant women the right to vote
- The energy industries that continue to drive Wyoming's economy
Planning Your Visit
The Wyoming State Museum is located at 2301 Central Avenue in Cheyenne. Because hours, admission policies, and special programs are subject to change, visitors are encouraged to confirm current details before arriving by visiting the museum's official website at wyomuseum.state.wy.us.
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