Welcome to Exclusive Tours
New Tour Option! Firearms Museum Vault Tours
Step beyond the galleries and into the hidden heart of the Cody Firearms Museum. This exclusive Vault Tour offers rare access to areas normally off-limits to the public, where thousands of historic firearms and related artifacts await discovery.
Led by the Exclusive Tours team, each small-group experience reveals stories, objects, and spaces not included in traditional visits. Guests move past locked doors, through underground passages, and into carefully preserved collections overseen by curatorial staff. Every tour unfolds differently, with no scripted path—ensuring that no two Vault Tours feel the same.
Because of collection security and preservation requirements, only a limited number of guests can enter the vault each day, making tickets highly sought after.
The Cody Firearms Museum Vault Tour promises an unforgettable encounter with firearms history—an opportunity to explore, learn, and connect with stories rarely told in public view.
For details, scheduling options, or special requests, contact the Exclusive Tours Office at 307-254-7073 or [email protected].
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Create Your Own Western Adventure
Enjoy a private, expert-led tour tailored to your curiosities and questions. Learn hidden secrets, visit VIP areas, and forget that you ever thought museum tours were boring!
For any of the tours listed below, click the button to book your tour!
If you have questions, or your preferred time isn’t listed in the online booking calendar, please contact the Exclusive Tours Office below. We’ll do our best to accommodate you! Tours start at $90 for a single individual to take a private 2-hour tour, with discounts available for parties of 2 or more, as well as discounts for shorter tour times.
And if you have limited time or specific topic interests, contact Exclusive Tours staff—we may be able to customize based on your time and interests!
Cody Firearms Museum Tour
Buffalo Bill Museum Tour
Plains Indian Museum Tour
Draper Natural History Museum Tour
Go beyond the labels to discover why Yellowstone is one of the most beloved places on earth for people, plants, and animals. Get hands-on with the stories of bears, wolves, and other species that call this region home, while the science behind erupting geysers or growing mountains might just blow you away!
Whitney Western Art Museum Tour
Discover “behind the art” stories as you dive into the American West through our artworks and artifacts, discovering some of our best kept secrets and hidden treasures with your personal guide.
Hybrid Exclusive Tour
If you can’t choose just one of our extraordinary museums to explore, not to worry! You can choose several! You’ll have two hours to dip your toe into firearms and art history, or maybe walk through William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody’s life and legends before encountering Plains Indians cultures. Your interests, your experience!
More Great Experiences!
Tours & Toddies: After-Hours VIP Experiences
In addition to our daily Exclusive Tours for all ages and groups, Exclusive Tours at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West also offers fun, interactive, after-hours VIP events for adults. These “Tours & Toddies” experiences include an awesome tour followed by charcuterie and adult beverages! Prices vary by event and tickets are limited.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in an Exclusive Tour?
Enjoy a private, personalized experience with one of our highly trained guides, who will lead you and your family, spouse, or friends through the museum(s) of your choice. Tours are tailored to your interests—whether you prefer an in-depth look at a single subject or a broad overview of many. These are not scripted tours, but dynamic conversations designed around you.
Exclusive Tour participants also enjoy special access to artifacts and stories not available to the general public, along with limited-edition souvenir items created just for this program.
How long do Exclusive Tours last?
We have 1-hour and 2-hour options available. Call us if you would like to customize your time on a tour.
What times do Exclusive Tours take place?
To see up to date prices and availability, please visit tickets.centerofthewest.org or call the Exclusive Tours Office at 307-254-7073.
What's the maximum or minimum number of guests for a tour?
We can host groups of up to 10 people (occasional exceptions permitted) or groups as small as a single individual on Exclusive Tours.
Do we get to handle any objects?
Yes! Depending on the Exclusive Tour experience you book, there is a hands-on section. If you’ve ever wanted to put on the white cotton gloves and look like a curator for a bit, this is your chance!
How much do Exclusive Tours cost?
Prices vary. Tour costs depend on the number of people in your group and the tour length you book. To see up to date prices and availability, please visit tickets.centerofthewest.org or call the Exclusive Tours Office at 307-254-7073.
How far in advance should I schedule my Exclusive Tour?
The sooner the better! The summer season fills up quickly for the Exclusive Tours team. We do accept walk-in/same day bookings if there is an available Exclusive Tours Guide.
Do we get to go into any collection storage rooms or vaults?
We do offer selected vault tours. See above.
I have an old object I’d like to donate to the Center of the West. Who do I talk to?
If you want to donate or loan objects to the Center of the West, please e-mail [email protected] with information on and images of the objects. Please note, curators deal with an extremely high volume of these types of inquiries.
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Questions? Contact our Exclusive Tours Specialist at [email protected] or 307-254-7073.