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Top Museums in Cody, WY

Five amazing museums, one Wild West

Admission includes five family-friendly museums, all under one roof! There’s plenty to see at the Center of the West: Explore Plains Indian cultures, trailblazing cowboys and cowgirls, classic and modern western artworks, and more — all of our galleries share the uniquely thrilling stories of the West. No matter how much time you have to spend with us, you’re covered — Center admission is good for two days!
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Our very own Whitney Western Art Museum has again been voted one of the “Best Art Museums” in Newsweek’s Readers’ Choice Awards. We’re in good company, second on a list that also includes the Art Institute of Chicago, the National Gallery of Art, and the MET. Congratulations to the Whitney for well-deserved recognition of exceptional dedication and contribution to the art world.

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Buffalo Bill Museum. John Harris, 2022.

Buffalo Bill Museum

See possessions of Buffalo Bill and Annie Oakley and explore thrilling stories of the American West — real, fictional, or somewhere in between. Learn more

Plains Indian Museum. John Harris, 2022.

Plains Indian Museum

Stories of Plains Indian cultures, traditions, trials, and triumphs — past and present. View timeless artifacts from the 1800s as well as modern works from today’s Native artists. Learn more

Cody Firearms Museum. John Harris, 2022.

Cody Firearms Museum

Over 10,000 artifacts and completely redesigned galleries that spark meaningful conversations for firearms enthusiasts and casual visitors. Learn more

Draper Natural History Museum showing incline of ramp.

Draper Natural History Museum

Immersive and kid-friendly for those who love Yellowstone. Look, listen, feel — and sometimes even smell — what makes Yellowstone’s diverse ecosystems special. Learn more

View of Whitney Western Art Museum gallery, with blue and yellow walls, Yellowstone art, and horse sculpture.

Whitney Western Art Museum

An art-lover’s dream. View timeless classics from Remington, Russell, Moran, and Bierstadt or browse selections from today’s world-renowned western artists. Learn more

Lighters on Rankin. Fire on the Mountain: Photographs of Wildland Firefighting by Kyle Miller. Three firefighters with backdrop of flames, smoke, trees, and dark sky.

Special Exhibitions

Fire on the Mountain: Photographs of Wildland Firefighting by Kyle Miller is open through July 27. Also on view: Guns of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Performers.

Painted hide, Sundance and buffalo hunt, 1900. Painted by Kadzie Cody, So-soreh (Shoshone). Hide, pigment. NA.702.31

What kinds of objects will you see during your visit?

Our five museums house timeless relics of Plains Indian culture, famous cowboy attire and firearms, and a wealth of famous Western works of art. Browse our highlights map to explore our galleries and plan ahead for your  museum adventure. View Highlights Map

BUFFALO BILL CENTER OF THE WEST ◦ 720 Sheridan Avenue ◦ Cody, WY 82414 ◦ 307-587-4771Contact Us
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