Cody is named after William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody, but what not many know is that this was a strategic choice. George Beck, a Wyoming… Read More
Monarch of the Skies: How Golden Eagles Reveal the Intricacies of an Entire Ecosystem
The Draper Natural History Museum at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West will open a new permanent exhibition on June 10. The exhibition focuses… Read More
How a Museum in Rural Wyoming Reaches Beyond Its Walls: Video
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West is located in a rural place: Cody, Wyoming. But it works hard to reach beyond its four walls… Read More
Artist Interview with Julie Oriet: Her Inspiration, Works, and Thoughts on the Artist-In-Residence Program
The popular Artist-In-Residence program hosted by the Buffalo Bill Center of the West has drawn to a close for 2016. The annual summer program appeals… Read More
Buffalo Bill’s Wild…Fourth of July?
With the Fourth of July right around the corner, Cody prepares for its annual festivities and celebrations. This patriotic holiday is always accompanied by barbecues,… Read More
The one with the Internship
As a pre-program Conservation student one is required to have around 400 hours of hands-on experience under the supervision of a professional conservator. The beginning… Read More
Introducing Levi The Intern: Museum Education for a New Generation
I’m Levi Meyer, the Internet Interpretation Intern at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. I’m a senior Mass Communication major and English minor at… Read More
Buffalo Bill’s spurs torched—on purpose.
Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney (1875 – 1942). Buffalo Bill – The Scout, 1924. Bronze. Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Cody, Wyoming, USA. Gift of the artist.… Read More
Everyone Learns During a Visit to a Museum
Everyone learns during a visit to a museum, including the professionals who are employed at museums around the world. A museum professional, or any professional… Read More
Art Speaks: John Hull
In 2013, artist John Hull created a series of paintings on The Sporting Life. A few of these works centered around the Johnson County Fair and Rodeo in Buffalo, Wyoming, where… Read More