Cheyenne's #1 year 'round cultural tourism attraction

Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum

Founded in 1978, the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to interpreting, conserving and exhibiting the history and material culture of Cheyenne, Cheyenne Frontier Days™, the State of Wyoming and the American West.

The Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum is one of the region’s premier year-round cultural attractions.  Major events, exhibitions and activities include:

• History of Cheyenne and the State Wyoming

• Origins and history of Cheyenne Frontier Days

• Cheyenne Frontier Days Hall of Fame

• One of the nation’s largest collections of carriages

• Cultural and educational programs

• Museum research center

• Western art and folk art shows

• Western photography exhibitions

• Visiting exhibitions

• Historic clothing and artifact collections

• Annual gala fundraiser - The Carriage Ball

• Special members only events

• Annual children’s events including Kids Cowboy Festival

The Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum depends on individual and corporate funding for all programs and services, and for maintenance of permanent collections.  Private support is essential to the museum’s mission of acquiring, preserving and interpreting the art and material culture of the American West, and critical to the museum’s ability to offer year-round educational, cultural and children’s programs.

Board of Directors and Staff

John Steil, President

Jeanne Hickey, Vice President

Lisa Zentner, Co-Secretary

Gene Engrave, Treasurer

Dr. Rick Davis

Eva Jeanne Holmes

Earl Kincheloe

Jim McShane

Rob Marwick

Erick Nordberg

Mark Rangitsch

David Silver

Mike Smith

Toni Thompson

Jim Ward

Wayne Hansen, Director

Museum Staff

Wayne Hansen, Director

Christina Bird, Associate Director

Chuck Cisco, Weekend Manager

Ron Duckworth, Facilities Manager

Joni Habel, Audit and Payroll Officer

Michael Kassel, Curator of Exhibits

Frank Lancaster, Facilities

Wil Madrid, Weekend Manager

Cathy Osterman, Curator of Collections

Amiee Reese, Director of Development

Kristen Ruck, Curator of Arts & Education

Marilyn Sutherland, Financial Officer

Janet Wampler, Volunteer Coordinator & Facility Rental Coordinator

Kristin Williams, Marketing/Public Relations Manager

Contact us

Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum

4610 Carey Avenue

P.O. Box 2720

Cheyenne, Wyoming 82003

(307) 778-7290 telephone

(307) 778-7288 fax

Click HERE for more information about visiting our museum.

Click HERE for a calendar of our upcoming events, exhibitions and programs.

Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum

4610 Carey Avenue
P.O. Box 2720
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82003

(307) 778-7290

Copyright © Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum 2000-2006.