Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum

 

Cheyenne, Wyoming

 

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Celebrate the Spirit of the American West!

 

 

The Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum is located in Frontier Park in historic Cheyenne, Wyoming. The state capital of Wyoming, Cheyenne is located 90 miles north of Denver, Colorado, at the junction of Interstates 25 and 80, along the route to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Park.

 

Come see for yourself why we are the #1 year 'round cultural tourism attraction in Southeast Wyoming. Marvel at one of the nation's largest collection of historic horse-drawn carriages and wagons, experience the region's most celebrated western art exhibitions and trace the history of Cheyenne Frontier Days from its humble beginnings in 1897 to the world renowned pageantry today as The Daddy of 'em All ®.

 

Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum

  • Rated a "AAA Gem" attraction by the American Automobile Association

  • Open year 'round

  • Year 'round educational programming

  • Over 60,000 artifacts in the museum collection

  • Interactive children's learning center and programs

  • Examples from a collection of over 150 historic horse-drawn carriages and wagons

  • Western and folk art

  • Authentic clothing dating back to the 1850s

  • Host for the internationally renowned Cheyenne Frontier Days Western Art Show

  • Hall of fame for the world's largest outdoor rodeo and western celebration

  • Museum store featuring rodeo and western gifts, souvenirs, clothing and jewelry

Address

 

Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum

4610 Carey Avenue

Cheyenne, Wyoming

(307) 778-7290

 

Admission

 

Adults $6.

Children 12 and under free.

Museum members free.

Free parking, except during Cheyenne Frontier Days.

 

Hours

 

Open year 'round.

9:00 - 5:00 weekdays.

10:00 - 5:00 weekends.

Extended summer hours.

Extended hours during Cheyenne Frontier Days.

Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

 

Disabled Visitors

 

Disabled visitors welcome.

Museum is wheelchair accessible.

Disabled accessible restrooms.

Wheelchairs available for visitor use.

 

Bus Access and Parking

 

Buses and group tours welcome.

Easy access from I-25 and I-80.

Discounted group admission rate.

Guided tours available with advance reservations.

Free bus parking, except during Cheyenne Frontier Days.

 

School and Group Tours

 

School and group tours welcome.

Discounted group admission rate.

Free admission for children 12 and under.

Interactive children's learning and discovery areas.

Guided tours available with advance reservations.

Free parking, except during Cheyenne Frontier Days.

 

Special Group Incentives

 

Discounted admission.

Special welcome and guided museum tour.

Clean restrooms.

Adjacent outdoor recreation area.

 

Facility Rentals

 

Available for rentals for dinners, parties, receptions and special events.

Special pricing for museum members.

Large parking lot on site.

Authentic western setting.

 

Directions

 

From Denver/Fort Collins   Take I-25 North to Central Avenue Exit (Exit 12). Turn right on Central Avenue. Take Central Avenue approximately 1/2 mile to Kennedy and turn right. Take Kennedy two blocks to Carey Avenue. Turn left onto Carey Avenue, travel one and a half blocks. The Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum is on your right.

 

From Points North   Take I-25 South to Central Avenue Exit (Exit 12). Turn left on Central Avenue. Take Central Avenue approximately 1/2 mile to Kennedy and turn right. Take Kennedy two blocks to Carey Avenue. Turn left onto Carey Avenue, travel one and a half blocks. The Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum is on your right.

 

From Nebraska and Points East   Take I-80 West to I-25 North. Take I-25 North to Central Avenue Exit (Exit 12). Turn right on Central Avenue. Take Central Avenue approximately 1/2 mile to Kennedy and turn right. Take Kennedy two blocks to Carey Avenue. Turn left onto Carey Avenue, travel one and a half blocks. The Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum is on your right.

 

From Laramie and Points West   Take I-80 East to I-25 North. Take I-25 North to Central Avenue Exit (Exit 12). Turn right on Central Avenue. Take Central Avenue approximately 1/2 mile to Kennedy and turn right. Take Kennedy two blocks to Carey Avenue. Turn left onto Carey Avenue, travel one and a half blocks. The Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum is on your right.

 

 

Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum

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

(307) 778-7290

 

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

 

 

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