This is YOUR West!
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This is YOUR West!
Center of the West admission includes five museums, all under under one roof! Explore the Center on your journey through Yellowstone and the West!
NOTE TO TRAVELERS: Yellowstone National Park’s South Loop is open and accessible via the South Entrance (Grand Teton/Jackson,), West Entrance (West Yellowstone), and East Entrance (Cody). Most of the North Loop is open as well. 93 percent of Yellowstone’s roadways are open!
Visit www.nps.gov for the latest updates and details.
Upcoming Special Exhibition
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Museums
Five massive museums under one roof. Explore stories and objects of the Wild West. Explore >>
Experiences
Get hands-on with authentic dining, entertainment, and outdoor fun with a western twist. Explore >>
Plan Your Visit
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A must-see on your adventure to or from Yellowstone National Park
- Five massive museums on Native American culture, famous cowboys + cowgirls, timeless Western art, and more
- Hands-on experiences like chuckwagon dinners, live birds of prey, and behind-the-scenes tours
- Plenty of room to socially distance and strict COVID-19 cleaning protocols
- Just 50 miles to the East Gate of Yellowstone National Park, along one of the most scenic roads in the United States
- We have an EV charging station with room for 2 vehicles at a time
Hours
| May 1 – Sept. 15 | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Sept. 16 - Oct. 31 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Nov. 1 - Nov.30 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Dec. 1 - Feb. 28 | Thu. - Sun., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Mar. 1 - Apr. 30 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Closed NYD, Thanksgiving, Christmas | |
Rates
| Adults | $23 |
| Seniors | $22 |
| Students with valid ID | $21 |
| Kids 6-17 | $16 |
| Kids <5 | Free |
| Members | Free |
Stories of the West
Arsenals of History Symposium
2022 Kurt Swanson Bucholz "Arsenals of History" A Cody Firearms Museum Symposium Thursday–Saturday October 6–8 Arsenals of History features speakers from around the world and focuses on firearms history, museum […]
Talk: Moose & Thermoregulatory Behavior
The Costs of Thermoregulatory Behavior: How are Moose in the Cody Region Coping as Summers Intensify? By Rebecca Levine October 6, 2022 Noon – 1 p.m. Free Lunchtime Expedition speaker […]
Arsenals of History Symposium
2022 Kurt Swanson Bucholz "Arsenals of History" A Cody Firearms Museum Symposium Thursday–Saturday October 6–8 Arsenals of History features speakers from around the world and focuses on firearms history, museum […]
Fall Buffalo Gals Dinner
Cody, WY United States
Italy's Legendary Cowboys of the Maremma: Photographs by Gabrielle Saveri Portrait of Two Riders, Pitigliano, archival pigment print, 2016. Photograph © Gabrielle Saveri. Friday, October 7, 2022 6:15–7:30 p.m. $35 […]
Arsenals of History Symposium
2022 Kurt Swanson Bucholz "Arsenals of History" A Cody Firearms Museum Symposium Thursday–Saturday October 6–8 Arsenals of History features speakers from around the world and focuses on firearms history, museum […]
Members Pancake Preview - Gabrielle Saveri photography exhibition
Cody, WY United States
Members-Only Pancake Preview & Exhibition Opening Italy’s Legendary Cowboys of the Maremma, Photographs by Gabrielle Saveri Portrait of Two Riders, Pitigliano, archival pigment print, 2016. Photograph ©Gabrielle Saveri. Saturday, October […]
Talk: Bob Richard, History of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West
The History of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West Center facade under construction, connecting the Whitney Western Art and new Buffalo Bill museums. P.89.3112A free talk by Bob Richard […]
VIP Exclusive "Tours and Tales" Event
Cody, WY United States
Mountain Men Ghost Stories A VIP Exclusive "Tours and Tales" Event Saturday, October 22, 2022 6–8 p.m. There's a chill in the air and shadows on the mountains grow deeper, […]
VIP Exclusive "Tours and Tales" Event
Cody, WY United States
Mishaps, Mayhem, and Murders on the Trail of the Old West A VIP Exclusive "Tours and Tales" Event William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody Saturday, October 29, 2022 6–8 p.m. Nights […]
Coffee & Curators Members Event
Cody, WY United States
Coffee & Curators: Plains Indian Museum A camp cook makes coffee over an open fire. MS 3 Charles Belden Collection. PN.67.97b November 5, 10–11:30 a.m. Free for members! Coffee & […]
Talk: Bob Richard, Sunlight and Crandall Country
Sunlight and Crandall Country A free talk by Bob Richard Thursday, November 17, 2022 Noon–1 p.m. Join us for the November presentation in our "Local Lore with Bob Richard" series […]
Talk: Bob Richard, Women in the Early Days and Other Old-timers
Women in the Early Days and Other Old-timers A free talk by Bob Richard Thursday, December 15, 2022 Noon–1 p.m. Join us for the December presentation in our "Local Lore […]
Patrons Ball
Cody, WY United States
September 23, 2023 6 – 11:30 p.m. This western formal features live music and exquisite cuisine by Bravo Catering. The Patrons Ball is one of the signature social events of […]