Wyoming State Museum

The Wyoming State Museum is a state-run museum established in 1895 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. It is the official state repository for material concerning Wyoming history and cultural heritage.[1]

Wyoming State Museum
Location of the museum in Wyoming
Location2301 Central Avenue
Cheyenne, Wyoming
Coordinates41.1395°N 104.8177°W / 41.1395; -104.8177
TypeMuseum
OwnerState of Wyoming
Websitehttps://wyomuseum.state.wy.us

Permanent exhibit themes include coal, wildlife, fossils, Wyoming settlement, Native American culture and history, the National Park Service in Wyoming, and other Wyoming-related issues. The museum also hosts a variety of temporary exhibits and provides traveling exhibits to cultural institutions in Wyoming and surrounding states.

In 2017 the museum opened a children's area called the Hands-On Habitats Lab. The exhibit features interactive exhibits that teach visitors about the flora and fauna in five Wyoming habitats.[1]

The museum hosts a variety of programs throughout the year including lectures, exhibit receptions, and family programs. The Family Days series provides children and their families with opportunities to explore Wyoming's natural and cultural resources..[1]

References
  1. "Wyoming State Museum". State of Wyoming. Retrieved 28 March 2018.



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