Family Day: Tall Tales
Saturday, March 1
10 am - 2 pm
You won’t believe your ears at this Family Day dedicated to the tall tales of the Wild West.
With larger-than-life characters like Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox, and stories that emphasize the wild and untamed nature of the frontier, these tales shaped the American perception of the West. Put on your boots & your hat and get ready to: meet a Mountain Man, shoot a hole through a coin like Annie Oakley, pin the tail on Babe the Blue Ox, tell your own stories, and more!
Register AND attend this Family Day to be entered to win a Texas Roadhouse Family Pack Dinner valued at $49.99! Please register for this FREE event below.
 Creative Aging: Painting with Paper
Tuesdays, March 11 - April 29
1 pm - 3 pm
In this workshop designed for older adults, “paint” with paper and unlock your creativity through the art of collage.
Creative Aging fosters healthy aging and social connection for older adults by teaching students how to master an art form over the course of eight weeks.
The learning adventure begins with gelli plate printing to produce a collection of hand-painted papers that will then be used for collage designs. Along with these basic printing techniques, lessons will cover sketch transferring, proper application of papers and layering techniques that create depth. Throughout the class students will gain hands-on experience with various techniques, tools and materials that will equip them to tackle more complex creations on their own.
Space is extremely limited. Register here or call 307-630-2573.
New Exhibit: Frontier Faith
Open NOW through April 29, 2025
Honor Black History Month by visiting our new exhibit!
In honor of Black History Month, we are excited to share the opening of “Frontier Faith: The Legacy of Lucinda Phillips, Allen Chapel, the Union Pacific Railroad, and Camellia Okpodu.”
This exhibit shares the story of Lucinda Philips, a formerly enslaved woman from Kentucky who helped establish the first African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) in Wyoming.
The show is guest curated by Camellia Moses Okpodu, the first African American female Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Wyoming. It “showcases a rich history of social activism, community building, and religious scholarship that can contribute to the ongoing conversation about the role of women in African American religious history, life, and culture, especially in Wyoming.”
The exhibit can be viewed in the museum lobby from Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., until April 29th.
This project is partially funded by Wyoming Humanities and CamBio Wyo, LLC.
New Exhibit: Legendary Ladies
A permanent exhibit dedicated to Wyoming's Cowgirls
Did you know that cowgirls were the first professional women athletes?
Cowgirls honed their skills on family ranches in the 1800s before joining the rodeo circuit, where they competed in trick and bronc riding, barrel racing, calf roping, and other events. Local newspapers would highlight their arrival into town and advertise them as exciting and capable riders. In 1948, thirty-eight cowgirls joined to form the Girls Rodeo Association, which standardized events and called for equal pay in competitions.
Our new exhibit, “Legendary Ladies: Wyoming’s Cowgirls,” tells the history of cowgirls in Wyoming and highlights five cowgirls who lived and/or performed here.
Last chance!
Participate in our study to earn 25% off at the museum store, plus tons of opportunities to win prizes
The Wyoming State Museum is launching a project to evaluate our social impact, and we are seeking 100 individuals to participate. We believe that our exhibits, educational offerings, and programs make a difference in our community, but we need people like you to join the study so we can have data to support this. We hope you will sign up!
If selected to participate, you will visit the museum with at least one friend or family member three different times between Mar 3 and Aug 30, 2025. You will then complete a 30-minute survey to share how your experiences at the museum impacted various outcomes.
By participating, you'll help us demonstrate the significant value our museum brings to the community, as highlighted in this MOMSI Aggregate Findings Report. Your input will strengthen our advocacy efforts and benefit cultural institutions across the state. Together, we can showcase the vital role museums play in enriching our society!
Women's History Artifacts
Part of the Monthly Archives Lecture Series
Thursday, March 13, 7:00 pm
Join our Supervisor of Collections, Jennifer Alexander, as she highlights Women's History artifacts from our permanent collections. This is a hybrid event, you can attend in-person in the Wyoming State Museum classroom or join online!
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