The Buffalo Bill Center of the West shares the story of the American West in countless ways, including events, activities, programs, lectures, special exhibitions, and more throughout the year. Here’s what’s coming up.
Featured Events
- Holiday Open House, December 1, 2018
- Plains Indian Museum Powwow, June 15–16, 2019
- 43rd Annual Patrons Ball, September 21, 2019
Current Special Exhibitions
- Monarch of the Skies: The Golden Eagle in Greater Yellowstone & the American West
- Showstoppers: William E. Weiss Purchase Award Winners
- Yellowstone Discovered: William Henry Jackson’s Lost Prints Reveal the Park for America
January 2019 (open 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thursday–Sunday)
“Relaxing with Raptors” program: Thursday–Sunday, 1 p.m.
January 4, 11, and 25: Colorful Creations art workshop series, for kids grades K–2, 2:30–3:30 p.m. $50; $40 for Center members.
January 10: Cody Culture Club event, Yellowstone: Stories of Survival, 5:30–7:30 p.m. $20 per person at the door; package deals available.
January 18: Family Fun Day—WinterFest, 3–7 p.m. Free for members; $10 for non-member families. Supported in part by the R. Harold Burton Foundation.
February 2019 (open 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thursday–Sunday)
“Relaxing with Raptors” program: Thursday–Sunday, 1 p.m.
February 1: Clay Day sculpture workshop, for kids grades K–2, 2:30–3:30 p.m. $15; $10 for Center members.
February 7: Draper Natural History Museum Lunchtime Expedition lecture, speaker and topic to be determined, 12:15 p.m. Free.
February 7: Cody Culture Club event, By Western Hands, 5:30–7:30 p.m. $20 per person at the door; package deals available.
February 8, 15, and 22: Clay Fun sculpture workshop series, for kids grades 3–5, 2:30–3:30 p.m. $50; $40 for Center members.
February 24: Buffalo Bill’s Birthday Celebration free day, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
March 2019 (open 10 a.m.–5 p.m. daily)
On March 1, Center hours change to open daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
“Relaxing with Raptors” program: 1 p.m.
March 7: Draper Natural History Museum Lunchtime Expedition lecture, speaker and topic to be determined, 12:15 p.m. Free.
March 14: Cody Culture Club event, Celebrities of Cody, Part 1, 5:30–7:30 p.m. $20 per person at the door; package deals available.
March 15, 22, and 29: Lovable Lines art class series, for kids grades K–2, 2:30–3:30 p.m. $50; $40 for Center members.
April 2019 (open 10 a.m.–5 p.m. daily)
“Relaxing with Raptors” program: 1 p.m.
April 4: Draper Natural History Museum Lunchtime Expedition lecture, speaker and topic to be determined, 12:15 p.m. Free.
April 5, 12, and 26: Art, Art, Art workshop series, for kids grades 3–5, 2:30–3:30 p.m. $50; $40 for Center members.
April 11: Cody Culture Club event, 100th Anniversary of the Cody Stampede, 5:30–7:30 p.m. $20 per person at the door.
May 2019 (open 8 a.m.–6 p.m. daily)
“Relaxing with Raptors” program: 1 p.m.
On May 1, Center hours change to open daily 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
May 2: Draper Natural History Museum Lunchtime Expedition lecture, speaker and topic to be determined, 12:15 p.m. Free.
