Buffalo Bill Center of the West

The Buffalo Bill Center of the West thanks our Business members for their support with a special weekend just for them! Business member employees and their families enjoy free admission to the Buffalo Bill Center of the West for the weekend of June 6 and 7, 2020, for Business Friend Days. Employees just need to check in at the main entrance to the Center and provide the name of the Business Member for which they work, and the number in…

Coffee & Curators: Buffalo Bill Museum Olive Fell (1896-1980), "The Hills of Home." Gift in Memory of Elmer (Forest Ranger at Wapiti, 1838-1946) and Ruth Miller. 2.06.3 June 5, 10–11:30 a.m. Free for members! Coffee & Curators invites members to enjoy coffee, refreshments, and each other as a curator speaks about a topic inspired by the Buffalo Bill Center of the West’s permanent collections, including special up-close or behind-the-scenes access. We may be venturing out more and more, but our…

The Buffalo Bill Center of the West thanks our Business members for their support with a special weekend just for them! Business member employees and their families enjoy free admission to the Buffalo Bill Center of the West for the weekend of June 6 and 7, 2020, for Business Friend Days. Employees just need to check in at the main entrance to the Center and provide the name of the Business Member for which they work, and the number in…

What's the Word, Bird? For youth ages 6–9 June 15–16 9–11 a.m. Join us for this fun, two-day workshop for kids ages 6 to 9. Birds make all kinds of noise, especially in the early summer. Let's learn about their songs and behaviors as we explore different bird habitats around Cody. Games, activities, and bird identification are all a part of this fun start to summer. Cost is $20 for Buffalo Bill Center of the West members; $25 for non-members.…

MuseSTEM Camp For youth ages 8–11 June 22–25, 2021 9 a.m.–noon At this multiple-day workshop, we will challenge students to solve problems and complete tasks. Each challenge is hands-on and minds-on! Students will have fun while engaging in summertime Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Lessons are designed for students ages 8–11. Cost is $40 for Buffalo Bill Center of the West members; $50 for non-members. For more information on summer programming, as well as on available scholarships, contact Emily Buckles…

Horsin' Around For youth ages 8–11 June 29–30, 2021 9 a.m.–3 p.m. A two-day workshop for kids ages 8 to 11. Let's start the summer off right by enjoying some awesome Wyoming outdoor adventures. We'll spend one day fishing and another day on horseback. Does it get any better than this?! Cost is $85 for Buffalo Bill Center of the West members; $95 for non-members. For more information on summer programming, as well as on available scholarships, contact Emily Buckles…

Kite Day For youth ages 6–12 July 7, 2021 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Wyoming is the perfect place for kites—wide open spaces and lots of wind! Join us for a one-day workshop to make and fly kites. All activities will be outdoors. Cost is $20 for Buffalo Bill Center of the West members; $25 for non-members. For more information on summer programming, as well as on available scholarships, contact Emily Buckles at [email protected] or 307-578-4110. The Center of the West’s summer educational…

I Am Batty About Bats For youth 6–8 July 22, 2021 9 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Bats are weird, quiet, and creepy, right? ...or are they?! Let's dive into the world of bats and explore their behaviors and adaptations. Join us for a morning of bat science and learn to love these wacky critters. Cost is $15 for Buffalo Bill Center of the West members; $20 for non-members. For more information on summer programming, as well as on available scholarships, contact Emily…

Family Bat Walk July 22, 2021 8:15–9:15 p.m. Bring the whole family and join Biologist Katy Goodwin to learn more about these amazing nighttime mammals, watch them feed, and listen to their sounds. This experience is free, but we ask participants to register in advance. For more information on summer programming, as well as on available scholarships, contact Emily Buckles at [email protected] or 307-578-4110.   The Center of the West's summer educational programs are made possible through a generous grant…

Build-a-Bat-Box For youth 9–12 July 23, 2021 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Calling curious youth ages 9 to 12... Bats help our world in so many ways, so we are going to spend some time helping them! Learn all about bats and what they need to survive in Wyoming. Each student will take home a bat box at the end of this hands-on workshop. Cost is $35 for Buffalo Bill Center of the West members; $40 for non-members. For more information on…

Family Bat Walk July 23, 2021 8:15–9:15 p.m. Bring the whole family and join Biologist Katy Goodwin to learn more about these amazing nighttime mammals, watch them feed, and listen to their sounds. This experience is free, but we ask participants to register in advance. For more information on summer programming, as well as on available scholarships, contact Emily Buckles at [email protected] or 307-578-4110.   The Center of the West's summer educational programs are made possible through a generous grant…

Little Aspiring Outdoor Artists For youth 4–5 July 26, 28, 30, 2021 9 a.m.–10:30 a.m. This pre-school class is designed to engage young minds with art...outside! The activities foster creativity with color, shapes, and textures. Active play is incorporated into every lesson. This workshop is three mornings, July 26, 28, and 30. Cost is $30 for Buffalo Bill Center of the West members; $35 for non-members. For more information on summer programming, as well as on available scholarships, contact Emily…

Art Outside For youth 6–9 August 2–6, 2021 9 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Join us, kids ages 6 through 9, for Art Outside! Instructor Sarah Shearer leads students in a creative art journey in the great outdoors. From plein-air landscapes to Andy Goldsworth sculptures, the outdoors is a canvas just waiting to be painted on! Cost is $35 for Buffalo Bill Center of the West members; $40 for non-members. Do you have kids age 10–12? Click here for Art Outside for their…

Art Outside For youth 10–12 August 2–6, 2021 1–2:30 p.m. Join us, kids ages 10 through 12, for Art Outside! Instructor Sarah Shearer leads students in a creative art journey in the great outdoors. From plein-air landscapes to Andy Goldsworth sculptures, the outdoors is a canvas just waiting to be painted on! Cost is $35 for Buffalo Bill Center of the West members; $40 for non-members. Do you have kids age 6–9? Click here for Art Outside for their age…

Coffee & Curators: Whitney Western Art Museum Olive Fell (1896-1980), "The Hills of Home." Gift in Memory of Elmer (Forest Ranger at Wapiti, 1838-1946) and Ruth Miller. 2.06.3 August 7, 10–11:30 a.m. Free for members! Coffee & Curators invites members to enjoy coffee, refreshments, and each other as a curator speaks about a topic inspired by the Buffalo Bill Center of the West’s permanent collections, including special up-close or behind-the-scenes access. We may be venturing out more and more, but…

Sensory Adventure For youth 4–5 August 12 & 18, 2021 9:30 a.m.–11 a.m. In this workshop for kids ages 4 and 5, we will use ALL of our senses as we explore the natural world around us. With active play and lots of games, students will start to appreciate the plants, insects, and habitats that are all around us. Cost is $5 for Buffalo Bill Center of the West members; $10 for non-members. For more information on summer programming, as…

Coffee & Curators: Plains Indian Museum Olive Fell (1896-1980), "The Hills of Home." Gift in Memory of Elmer (Forest Ranger at Wapiti, 1838-1946) and Ruth Miller. 2.06.3 September 11, 10–11:30 a.m. Free for members! Coffee & Curators invites members to enjoy coffee, refreshments, and each other as a curator speaks about a topic inspired by the Buffalo Bill Center of the West’s permanent collections, including special up-close or behind-the-scenes access. We may be venturing out more and more, but our…

Coffee & Curators: Draper Natural History Museum Olive Fell (1896-1980), "The Hills of Home." Gift in Memory of Elmer (Forest Ranger at Wapiti, 1838-1946) and Ruth Miller. 2.06.3 October 2, 10–11:30 a.m. Free for members! Coffee & Curators invites members to enjoy coffee, refreshments, and each other as a curator speaks about a topic inspired by the Buffalo Bill Center of the West’s permanent collections, including special up-close or behind-the-scenes access. We may be venturing out more and more, but…