As the foremost institution in the nation for interpreting firearms, the Cody Firearms Museum is undergoing an exciting renovation in order to be an even stronger destination for both firearms enthusiasts and the general public. Opening in the summer of 2019, there will be more firearms on exhibit, additional historical context, new multimedia displays, and a wide array of interactives.
For now, you can find firearms on display throughout the Center’s other museums including a temporary exhibition featuring the best in our collection.
Keep reading for a sneak peek of what’s to come!
Area 4: Military History
This area of the Cody Firearms Museum recognizes the role of firearms in times of war including personal accounts from soldiers in every American conflict. Visiting veterans have the special opportunity to leave comments and share their own oral histories.
The Way We Fight Wars
The evolution of weapons technology shaped the strategies of war
From shoulder to shoulder combat with relatively primitive weapons to unmanned distance warfare, the soldiers experience has been shaped profoundly by the advancements of weapons technology. The search for superior firepower has changed the way we fight wars, think about wars, and commemorate them.
We hope you enjoy the newly renovated Cody Firearms Museum when it opens next summer!
