Center of the West Media Hub
Center of the West Media Hub
Welcome to the Buffalo Bill Center of the West Media Hub
Step into the story of the American West. Here you’ll find a curated collection of our media resources, capturing the spirit, history, and culture that define our mission. This is your gateway to the sights and sounds of the Center of the West.
“Stories of the West” brings together essays and articles from the Center of the West’s curators, historians, and experts.
Through their scholarship and perspectives, readers explore the vast narrative of the American West—its history and myth, its art and natural wonders, its firearms and material culture, and the living traditions of Plains Indian peoples. From Yellowstone’s grandeur to the creativity of Western artists and the legacies of figures like William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody, “Stories of the West” captures the complexity and richness of the West in all its dimensions.
“Museum Minute” delivers one-minute audio features that spotlight remarkable objects from the Center of the West.
Produced by Wyoming Public Media in partnership with the Center of the West, Multimedia Journalist Olivia Weitz collaborates with curators who share insights drawn from the objects that inspire their work each day. Listeners gain a deeper understanding of these pieces and discover what makes them stand out as defining treasures of the collection.
The Buffalo Brief
“The Buffalo Brief” offers five-minute audio stories that explore the history, art, and culture represented at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West.
Produced in collaboration with Wyoming Public Media, the series features Multimedia Journalist Olivia Weitz in conversation with the Center’s curators. Together they highlight objects or artwork that shape our understanding of the West and explain why these pieces resonate as stand-out treasures at our museum.
Living Western Artists
“Living Western Artists” is a series of short audio features that highlight the creativity, vision, and enduring impact of artists represented in the Whitney Western Art Museum.
Hosted by curators Susan Barnett and Ashlea Espinal with Olivia Weitz of Wyoming Public Media, the series uncovers the stories behind the art and the artists themselves. Listeners hear how personal histories, creative choices, and Western traditions come together on canvas and in sculpture. Each episode reveals why these voices remain vital today—and how their work continues to shape and expand the story of the American West.
Buffalo Nation Podcast
“Buffalo Nation Voices” is a six-part podcast series produced by the Buffalo Bill Center of the West premiering in September 2025.
Set against the backdrop of the Greater Yellowstone region—just outside the East Gate of Yellowstone National Park—the series explores the stories, traditions, and perspectives of Plains Indian peoples. Listeners will encounter voices that connect past and present, from the enduring legacies of the Old West to the cultural vitality of Native communities today. Episodes release every two months in the lead-up to the Center’s new exhibition, opening August 21, 2025.
YouTube Channel
Discover the Center of the West YouTube Channel, where stories of the American West unfold.
Since 1927, the Buffalo Bill Center of the West has championed the richness of western heritage, preserving traditions while sharing new perspectives. As a proud Smithsonian affiliate, the Center intertwines history and myth, art and Native culture, firearms, and the natural wonders of Yellowstone—creating a vivid panorama that captures the spirit and complexity of the West.
Media Inquiries
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West values its relationships with journalists, writers, broadcasters, and content creators. Whether you are working on a feature story, looking for expert insight, or seeking historical and cultural resources, our team is here to help.
When possible we are happy to provide interviews, background information, press materials, and high-resolution images to support your work. If you’re planning a visit, we can also assist with access, filming requests, and connecting you with subject specialists across our museum’s five centers.
To get in touch, please reach out by email, phone, or traditional mail. You can also connect with us through our official social media channels. Click HERE for our Media Fact Sheet.