Plains Indian Museum
Through its collections, exhibitions, and programs—shares information about the cultures, traditions and contemporary lives of Native peoples of the Great Plains. Our blog provides a glimpse into the topics we’re exploring.
From Warrior to Statesman: The Leadership of Chief Plenty Coups
Chief Plenty Coups (c. 1848–1932) of the Apsáalooke, or Crow Nation, stands as one of the most remarkable Native leaders of the…
The Spiritual and Cultural Legacy of Horses in Native American History
Horses have held a cherished and iconic place in American culture for centuries. Celebrated for their strength, speed, and versatility, they have…
Museum Minute: Wyoming’s Early Printed Books and the Shoshone Vocabulary, 1868
The McCracken Research Library at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West has an extensive collection of rare books. That includes the…
Scout, Warrior, Witness: The Legacy of White Man Runs Him
A Feathered Legacy On display in the Plains Indian Museum visitors will find a feather bonnet that once belonged to a revered…
Museum Minute: An Unusually Shaped Water Vessel at the Plains Indian Museum
At the Plains Indian Museum, most of the water vessels carved out of horns that may have been used as spoons look…
Museum Minute: Beadwork on a Horse Mask Shows Bond Between Blackfeet Owner and Animal
Museum Minute: Beadwork on a Horse Mask Shows Bond Between Blackfeet Owner and Animal A Museum Minute By Olivia WeitzWyoming Public MediaJune…