8 Little Known Museums In Wyoming Where Admission Is Free

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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.