Cody Firearms Museum
Cody Firearms Museum
A Must-See Wild West Museum
The Cody Firearms Museum in Cody, Wyoming is a bucket-list experience for a reason. Completely redesigned in 2019, it’s the most comprehensive firearms museum in the United States, with more than 4,000 firearms and over 10,000 total artifacts spanning centuries of history. Step into immersive exhibits that explore firearms in the American West, military history, physics, engraving, and more. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, collector, or simply curious, the museum offers a dynamic and thought-provoking experience that informs, inspires, and sparks meaningful conversations—making it a must-visit destination in the Cody and Yellowstone area. It’s more than a museum; it’s a journey through innovation, artistry, and the stories that shaped history. Plan to spend time here—you’ll want to see it all.
Cody Firearms Records Office
The Cody Firearms Records Office currently provides manufacturing dates and configuration data on Winchester, Marlin, L.C. Smith, Ithaca, Savage, and A.H. Fox firearms using the original factory records held by the Center.
Firearms Museum Themes
The Cody Firearms Museum explores the “101” of firearms knowledge and safety, science, and artistry. Engaging displays look at the many roles firearms have played through history.
What Will You See?
The Cody Firearms Museum exhibits thousands of firearms dating from 1400 to the present as well as many firearms-related objects. Take a look at a few.
CFM Exclusive Tours
Book a private, expert-led tour through the Cody Firearms Museum that’s tailored to your unique interests — and get exclusive access to objects that other visitors don’t get to see.
History Unloaded Podcast
Want to learn more about firearms? Need some new podcasts for the road or the kitchen? History Unloaded is a podcast on all things related to firearms history.
Behind the Scenes at the Cody Firearms Museum
What can a firearm reveal about the person who owned it? At the Cody Firearms Museum, Curator Danny Michael explores the stories behind the weapons that shaped history. Visitors can discover Jeremiah Johnson’s actual rifle and an ornate firearm crafted in Paris for Oliver Winchester himself. For Danny, these remarkable artifacts bring military history to life and create lasting memories for visitors. Hearing guests describe their trip to Cody as a bucket-list experience is especially meaningful. “It’s incredibly humbling,” he says, “and inspiring to be part of something that leaves such a lasting impression.”
Armax: The Journal of Contemporary Arms
A multidisciplinary journal publishing research from scholars around the world, Armax is published by Helios House Press on behalf of the Cody Firearms Museum. Click the button below to learn more and subscribe! Center of the West members receive a discount!
