Events
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
- 43rd Annual Patrons Ball, September 21, 2019
- Beethoven Meets Jerry Lee Lewis—Upside Down Piano Show, October 10, 2019
- Holiday Open House, December 7, 2019
- Plains Indian Museum Powwow, June 20–21, 2020
September 2019
Open daily 8 a.m.–6 p.m. through September 15; 8 a.m.–5 p.m. starting September 16.
Recurring Program:
- Relaxing with Raptors, 1 p.m.
September 21: 43rd Annual Patrons Ball fundraising gala, 6 p.m. Advance tickets required.
October 2019
Open daily 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Recurring program:
- Relaxing with Raptors, 1 p.m. daily
October 3: Draper Museum Lunchtime Expedition, Doug Smith with Wolf Populations in Yellowstone National Park, 12:15 p.m. Free.
October 5: Coffee & Curators Event for Members featuring the Plains Indian Museum, 10–11:30 a.m. Free but reservations required.
October 9: Talk & Book Signing with Craig Johnson, Land of Wolves, 6 p.m.
October 10: Beethoven Meets Jerry Lee Lewis—Upside Down Piano Show, 6:30 p.m.
October 25: Buffalo Gals Luncheon. Enjoy a delicious lunch and a talk Effie Ellis, who is featuring in the special exhibition Women in Wyoming, 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m.
November 2019
Open daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Recurring program:
- Relaxing with Raptors, 1 p.m. daily
November 2: Coffee & Curators Event for Members featuring the McCracken Research Library, 10–11:30 a.m. Free but reservations required.
November 7: Draper Museum Lunchtime Expedition, speaker Jarren Kuipers with The Effects of Russian Olive Removal on Small Mammals, 12:15 p.m. Free.
November 23–24: Members Double Discount Shopping Days, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Members enjoy a 20 percent discount in our on-site and online stores.
November 28: Center of the West CLOSED for the Thanksgiving Day holiday.
December 2019
Open Thursday–Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Closed Monday–Wednesday.
Recurring program:
- Relaxing with Raptors, 1 p.m. Thursday–Sunday.
December 5: Draper Museum Lunchtime Expedition, speaker Tong Mong from Wyoming Game & Fish, title of talk TBD, 12:15 p.m. Free.
December 7: Holiday Open House, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Free.