Welcome to Exclusive Tours
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!
The Signature Vault Series
Go behind the scenes with the Signature Vault Series, featuring the Cody Firearms Museum and the McCracken Research Library. These small-group experiences access secured spaces with rare firearms, archives, and artifacts. Explore vaults, view Winchester records, and enjoy an intimate, unforgettable reservation-only experience.
The Raptor Encounter
Step beyond public galleries into a world few ever see. The Raptor Encounter takes you behind the scenes with the team caring for our raptor ambassadors. Experience daily routines, training, and relationships that keep these remarkable birds healthy and thriving. Gain rare insight into conservation, education, and close avian connections.
Exclusive Museum Tours
Enjoy a private, personalized experience with a trained guide leading your group through museums of your choice. Tours are tailored to your interests, from deep dives into one subject to broad overviews. Not scripted, but conversational. Gain special access to select artifacts and stories, plus obtain exclusive limited-edition souvenirs as available.
For details, scheduling options, or special requests, contact the Exclusive Tours Office at 307-254-7073 or [email protected].
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!
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.