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Museum Minute

“Museum Minute” is a series of one-minute audio snapshots highlighting museum objects from the collection of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming.

Created by Wyoming Public Media in partnership with the Center of the West, Multimedia Journalist Olivia Weitz works with the Center’s curators, who share insights into the objects they are inspired by every day. Learn more about these objects and find out why they are significant stand-outs from the collection.

French poster, "Buffalo Bill Passant en Revue les Cavaliers les Plus Aduacieux du Monde," ca 1900. International Cody Family Association (ICFA), In memory of Kit Cody, Hiram Cody, Aldus Cody. 1.69.6522
May 23, 2024

Shared artwork in Wild West show posters reveals subtle differences

Shared artwork in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show posters reveals subtle differences A Museum Minute By Olivia WeitzWyoming Public MediaMay 23, 2024…

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Poster, Military Pageant "Preparedness," 1916. 1.69.2035
May 16, 2024

Military drills in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West

Military drills in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West A Museum Minute By Olivia WeitzWyoming Public MediaMay 16, 2024 A 1-minute audio snapshot highlighting…

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Poster, The Great Train Hold-up and Bandit Hunters of the Union Pacific. Gift of Naoma Tate and the Family of Hal Tate. 1.69.6671
May 10, 2024

The female bandit in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show poster

The female bandit in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show poster caused controversy A Museum Minute By Olivia WeitzWyoming Public MediaMay 10, 2024…

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Rosa Bonheur (1822 – 1899). "Rocky Bear and Red Shirt," 1890. Oil on board. Partial Bequest of Vernon R. Drwenski and Museum Purchase. 8.04.6
April 11, 2024

French artist was inspired by the performers in the Wild West show

French artist was inspired by the performers in the Wild West show A Museum Minute By Olivia WeitzWyoming Public MediaApril 11, 2024…

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Large group of people, some with musical instruments.
April 5, 2024

Ragtime orchestra likely inspired some of the music in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show

Ragtime orchestra likely inspired some of the music in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show A Museum Minute By Olivia WeitzWyoming Public MediaApril…

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Nan Aspinwall's Remington Model 24 semi-automatic rifle, .22 Short cartridge, serial #28870. Gift of Bill and Neff Fleisig. 1.69.6393 (detail)
March 21, 2024

The firearm of the first woman who rode across the country on horseback

The firearm of the first woman who rode across the country on horseback A Museum Minute By Olivia WeitzWyoming Public MediaMarch 21,…

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