Wyoming is a young state, but we have a very long and storied history. From dinosaurs, to Native Americans, to early pioneers, there are so many stories to be told! Modern Wyomingites have made quite an impact, too, and you can see their contributions, artwork, and efforts to preserve history at any of these free museums in Wyoming.

  1. University of Wyoming Art Museum, Laramie

Google Local / University of Wyoming Art Museum The Art Museum at the University is one of the most incredible collections of work in the state. See over 7,000 paintings, sculptures, photographs and more at this incredible, unique Wyoming museum.Address: 2111 E Willett Dr, Laramie, WY 82071

  1. Fossil Country Frontier Museum, Kemmerer

Google Local / Tristan Sill Kemmerer is the fossil capital of the state, and the town’s Frontier museum is one of the coolest places in the state to learn about Wyoming’s past, from dinosaurs to the first settlers.Address: 400 Pine Ave, Kemmerer, WY 83101

  1. Tate Geological Musem, Casper

Google Local / Di Lgdr Wiz The Tate Museum at Casper College is one of the best dinosaur museums around. Amongst fossils and artifacts, you’ll find the skeleton of Dee, one of the world’s oldest Mammoths. Read more about Dee and the rest of the collection here.

  1. Cowgirls of the West Museum, Cheyenne

Google Local / Ashley Hughes Wyoming’s known as the Equality State thanks to its equal treatment of women in the early pioneer days. See what it was like for women on the plains and in the mountains at this Cowgirl museum.Address: 205 W 17th St, Cheyenne, WY 82001

  1. Homesteader Museum, Powell

Google Local / Homesteader Museum The Homesteader Museum in the Bighorn Basin. It’s an impressive tribute to those who risked their lives to settle the great and wild American West.Address: 324 E 1st St, Powell, WY 82435

  1. Pryor Mountain Wild Mustang Center, Lovell

Google Local / Wendy Hagen The Pryor Mountain Mustangs are on display in their mountain home at this preserve in Lovell. Watch the wild horses roam and learn about how they came to exist in this harsh Wyoming weather.Address: 1106 Rd 12, Lovell, WY 8243

  1. University of Wyoming Geological Museum, Laramie

Google Local / R. Scott Weaver The UW Geological Museum is a great place to see enormous dinosaurs up close and personal. One of the world’s largest Allosaurus lives here- be sure to say hi.Address: 200 N 9th St, Laramie, WY 82072

  1. Wyoming State Museum, Cheyenne

Tripadvisor / Wyoming State Museum The Wyoming State Museum was established in 1895 , and has since been telling the tale of Wyoming and the West. From the earliest days of our geological history to modern achievements and recognition, you’ll learn everything there is to know about the Cowboy State right here in our capital city.Address: 2301 Central Ave, Cheyenne, WY 82001

Have you visited any of these impressive, free museums in Wyoming? They’re each worth a visit, even though they’re scattered throughout the state. If you really want to get in touch with your Wyoming roots, plan a trip to one of these museums, and then a vacation where you can Sleep In A Piece Of Wyoming History When You Stay In These Charming Homestead Cabins.

Google Local / University of Wyoming Art Museum

The Art Museum at the University is one of the most incredible collections of work in the state. See over 7,000 paintings, sculptures, photographs and more at this incredible, unique Wyoming museum.Address: 2111 E Willett Dr, Laramie, WY 82071

Google Local / Tristan Sill

Kemmerer is the fossil capital of the state, and the town’s Frontier museum is one of the coolest places in the state to learn about Wyoming’s past, from dinosaurs to the first settlers.Address: 400 Pine Ave, Kemmerer, WY 83101

Google Local / Di Lgdr Wiz

The Tate Museum at Casper College is one of the best dinosaur museums around. Amongst fossils and artifacts, you’ll find the skeleton of Dee, one of the world’s oldest Mammoths. Read more about Dee and the rest of the collection here.

Google Local / Ashley Hughes

Wyoming’s known as the Equality State thanks to its equal treatment of women in the early pioneer days. See what it was like for women on the plains and in the mountains at this Cowgirl museum.Address: 205 W 17th St, Cheyenne, WY 82001

Google Local / Homesteader Museum

The Homesteader Museum in the Bighorn Basin. It’s an impressive tribute to those who risked their lives to settle the great and wild American West.Address: 324 E 1st St, Powell, WY 82435

Google Local / Wendy Hagen

The Pryor Mountain Mustangs are on display in their mountain home at this preserve in Lovell. Watch the wild horses roam and learn about how they came to exist in this harsh Wyoming weather.Address: 1106 Rd 12, Lovell, WY 8243

Google Local / R. Scott Weaver

The UW Geological Museum is a great place to see enormous dinosaurs up close and personal. One of the world’s largest Allosaurus lives here- be sure to say hi.Address: 200 N 9th St, Laramie, WY 82072

Tripadvisor / Wyoming State Museum

The Wyoming State Museum was established in 1895 , and has since been telling the tale of Wyoming and the West. From the earliest days of our geological history to modern achievements and recognition, you’ll learn everything there is to know about the Cowboy State right here in our capital city.Address: 2301 Central Ave, Cheyenne, WY 82001

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