This is YOUR West!
Upcoming Events:
This is YOUR West!
Center of the West admission includes five amazing museums, all under one roof! Explore the Center on your journey through Yellowstone and the West!
Our new special exhibition is now open!
Italy’s Legendary Cowboys of the Maremma
Photographs by Gabrielle Saveri
Our Yellowstone exhibition continues
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
All the tools you need for a Yellowstone vacation that’s enriching and exciting for all ages. Explore >>
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
Cody, Wyoming 82414 United States
November 28–December 2, 2022 10 a.m.–5 p.m. All members of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West receive a special 20 percent discount in our store, Points West Market, at […]
Kills, Camps, and Mountain Landscapes: Records of the last 11,000 years of bison in northwestern Wyoming Lawrence Todd, PhD with Amy Phillips December 1, 2022 Noon – 1 p.m. Free […]
Cody, WY United States
Note: This event is sold out! December 1, 2022 Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Painting begins at 6 p.m. Join the renowned western artist M.C. Poulsen at the Buffalo Bill […]
Cody, Wyoming 82414 United States
November 28–December 2, 2022 10 a.m.–5 p.m. All members of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West receive a special 20 percent discount in our store, Points West Market, at […]
Holiday Open House at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West December 3–4, 2022 10 a.m.–5 p.m. This year's Holiday Open House, an annual tradition in Cody, brings a weekend […]
Holiday Open House at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West December 3–4, 2022 10 a.m.–5 p.m. This year's Holiday Open House, an annual tradition in Cody, brings a weekend […]
Cody, Wyoming 82414 United States
Book Signing: Found Photos of Yellowstone & Yellowstone Collectibles By Michael Francis December 8, 2022 1–3 p.m. The Buffalo Bill Center of the West welcomes photographer Michael Francis to sign […]
Via Zoom December 14, 2022 6:30–8 p.m. Show what you know about the American West and win great prizes just in time for the holidays at this fun family event—Virtual […]
Sunlight and Crandall Country A free talk by Bob Richard Thursday, December 15, 2022 Noon–1 p.m. Join us for the December presentation in our "Local Lore with Bob Richard" series […]
Christmas with Winchester A VIP Exclusive Tour with Danny Michael Thursday, December 15, 2022 6–8 p.m. Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the firearms history is so delightful... Join […]
Christmas with Winchester A VIP Exclusive Tour with Danny Michael Saturday, December 17, 2022 6–8 p.m. Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the firearms history is so delightful... Join […]
Cody, WY United States
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West is closed on Christmas Day, December 25. Please enjoy the holiday, and we will resume our regular hours after Christmas. For the months […]
Cody, WY United States
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West is closed on New Year's Day, January 1. Please enjoy the holiday, and we will resume our regular hours after New Year's. For […]
Valley Ranch and the Yellowstone Backcountry: Recounting the Annual Pack Trips from Larry Larom’s Wyoming Dude Ranch With Brian Beauvais At Holiday Inn, Cody January 12, 2023 5:30–7:30 p.m. Join […]
Cody, WY United States
WinterFest Family Fun Day January 20, 2023 3–7 p.m. Join us for our January Family Fun Day, Winterfest, where families enjoy activities, hands-on projects, and the fun of time together. […]
Buffalo Bill, Butteri, and the 1890 Bucking Contest in Rome With Renee Lagreid At Buffalo Bill Center of the West Buffalo Bill in Rome February 9, 2023 5:30–7:30 p.m. Join […]
History of Cassie's With Robyn Cutter and Melanie Singer At Cassie's Supper Club March 9, 2023 5:30–7:30 p.m. Join us the second Thursdays of the months of January through April […]
Living Land: Insights on Memory, Society, and Sacred Space With Dr. Gordon Ambrosino At Buffalo Bill Center of the West April 13, 2023 5:30–7:30 p.m. Join us the second Thursdays […]
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 […]