The Buffalo Bill Center of the West shares the story of the American West in countless ways, including events, activities, programs, lectures, special exhibitions, and more throughout the year. Here’s what’s coming up.
Featured Events
- Plains Indian Museum Powwow, June 20 – 21, 2015
- Buffalo Bill Invitational Shootout, August 6 – 8,2015
- Rendezvous Royale, September 21 – 26, 2015
- Patrons Ball, September 26, 2015
- Holiday Open House, December 5, 2015
Current Special Exhibitions:
- The Art of Harry Jackson
- Developing Stories: The Photography of James Bama
- Journeying West: Distinctive Firearms from the Smithsonian
- Edward S. Curtis’s The North American Indian
January 2015:
Open Thursday – Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed Monday – Wednesday.
Daily program: Relaxing with Raptors, 1 p.m. each day the Center is open. Meet some of the birds of our Draper Museum Raptor Experience and chat with their handlers.
January 15: Cody Culture Club, supported by the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, event at Cassie’s Supper Club: Taxidermy with Ray Hatfield, 5:30 p.m. Click for details.
January 23: Night at the Museum Family Fun Day, 3 – 7 p.m. The museum is a fun and different place at night when the visitors go home. So, dress in your jammies and come get a glimpse of nighttime at the museum. Learn about nocturnal animals and hear stories by the campfire. Enjoy a free family-friendly meal starting at 5 p.m.
February 2015:
Open Thursday – Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed Monday – Wednesday.
Daily program: Relaxing with Raptors, 1 p.m. each day the Center is open. Meet some of the birds of our Draper Museum Raptor Experience and chat with their handlers.
February 5: Draper Natural History Museum Lunchtime Expedition, 12:15 p.m. Speaker to be announced. Free.
February 19: Cody Culture Club, supported by the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, event at the Center: Characters of Cody with Brothers Al and Pete Simpson, 5:30 p.m. Click for details.
February 27: Buffalo Bill’s Birthday Celebration, details to be announced.
March 2015:
Open daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Daily program: Relaxing with Raptors, 1 p.m. each day the Center is open. Meet some of the birds of our Draper Museum Raptor Experience and chat with their handlers.
March 5: Draper Natural History Museum Lunchtime Expedition, 12:15 p.m. Speaker to be announced. Free.
March 7: Coffee & Curators Members Event featuring the McCracken Research Library, 10 a.m. Call 307-578-4008 for reservations.
March 19: Cody Culture Club, supported by the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, event at Buffalo Jump Winery: Sip & Paint with Artist John Giarrizzo, 5:30 p.m. Click for details.
March 20: Games of the Old West Family Fun Day, 3 – 7 p.m. An evening of fun and games, including western card games and Plains Indian games. Enjoy a free family-friendly meal starting at 5 p.m.
April 2015:
Open daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Daily program: Relaxing with Raptors, 1 p.m. each day the Center is open. Meet some of the birds of our Draper Museum Raptor Experience and chat with their handlers.
April 2: Draper Natural History Museum Lunchtime Expedition, 12:15 p.m. Speaker to be announced. Free.
March 11: Coffee & Curators Members Event featuring the Buffalo Bill Museum, 10 a.m. Call 307-578-4008 for reservations.
April 16: Cody Culture Club, supported by the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, event at the Center: Firearms Experience with Ashley Hlebinsky, 5:30 p.m. Click for details.
