Choose Your Event Space at Center of the West
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West offers a variety of event spaces tailored to your needs, whether you’re planning a reception, meeting, conference, or party. For menus and customized event options, e-mail Events or call 307-578-4000.
To view the Center’s floor plan, click HERE.
Kuyper Dining Pavilion
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West spacious, 4,000 square foot Kuyper Dining Pavilion includes seating for between 150 and 200 people, and overlooks the redesigned Cashman Greever Garden complete with sculptures and water features. A full-height glass wall allows indoor/outdoor seating for diners.
The Hub
The Center’s five museums encircle “the Hub,” formally named the Barron G. Collier II Rendezvous Hall. This striking event space provides guests with a clear view of the Whitney Western Art Museum, even while seated. Evening functions showcase the museum backlit for dramatic effect. A two-story ceiling and ample room for a podium, band, and buffet tables create an ideal setting for events of any size.
Draper Museum Tile Map
The Draper Natural History Museum’s stunning tiled floor showcases a map of the Greater Yellowstone region. Overhead, a three-story ceiling glows with lighting that mirrors the surrounding environment. The natural history exhibits spiral around the space, concluding at the map. Connecting the adjoining carpeted area doubles the available room and creates a cocktail space complete with bar.
John Bunker Sands Photo Gallery
The elegant John Bunker Sands Photography Gallery sits beside the main entrance to the Draper Natural History Museum. A coffered ceiling creates a comfortable, classic atmosphere. Three movable walls allow flexible configurations for lectures or banquets, adapting easily to your event needs. A pocket wall slides to reveal or conceal the built-in bar.
Firearms Museum Breezeway
This long breezeway directs visitors into our Cody Firearms Museum. The Breezeway is an intimate event space that displays works by artist Joseph Henry Sharp, with a log cabin he once used as his Montana studio now on exhibit in the adjacent garden accessible from the gallery. This is a wonderful space for cocktail parties, where, if weather permits, guests can also stroll outside.
Coe Auditorium
Our Coe Auditorium offers an ideal setting for large meetings and lectures. State-of-the-art audiovisual equipment supports high-impact presentations and operates with ease. Users control everything—from projection screen to lighting—with a simple touch. Speakers plug into a provided laptop, hardwired at a podium equipped with a microphone, and run their program directly from a memory stick.
Webster Boardroom
The Webster Boardroom, a traditional meeting space with a twenty-five-foot conference table, supports focused discussions and productive gatherings. A built-in projector, laptop, and conference telephone facilitate presentations and remote communication. Staff assist with conference calls or web-based connections as needed.
Advance reservations for the Webster Boardroom remain available. Business Bison Circle members skip the room fee when food and beverage service accompanies the meeting. To reserve the space for recurring monthly or quarterly sessions, e-mail Josie or call 307-578-4000.
Education Classrooms
Our classrooms offer seating, conference tables, a projector, and a screen. Located next to the Draper Natural History Museum, these rooms support educational programs designed for guests of all ages.
Outdoor Event Spaces
Looking to host a memorable event with stunning mountain views? Our outdoor event spaces are available to reserve, weather permitting. These scenic locations offer a unique and beautiful backdrop for gatherings of all kinds.
Keep in mind: Weather in the Northwest Rockies shifts quickly. Guests reserving outdoor areas should account for changing conditions and prepare alternate plans when needed.
Cashman Greever Garden and Braun Garden
Inspired by the natural landscape, these two sculpture gardens showcase Rocky Mountain flora. Each garden offers a distinct experience—Braun Garden features a sunken amphitheater, while Cashman Greever includes Buffalo Bill’s boyhood home and a western-themed playground. Both gardens surround guests with bronze sculptures and, weather permitting, provide exceptional outdoor event settings.
Powwow Grounds
This vibrant green space features a spacious outdoor amphitheater, accessible restrooms, and a dedicated outbuilding for catering needs. Perfect for live music, cultural showcases, and open-air gatherings, the Powwow Garden creates a dynamic backdrop for unforgettable events—weather permitting.
