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"Cheyenne Frontier Days: A Legend Walking Tall"
"Cheyenne Frontier Days: A Legend Walking Tall" Permanent Exhibit
The museum exhibit, "Cheyenne Frontier Days: A Legend Walking Tall" showcases the evolution of Cheyenne Frontier Days into the world's largest outdoor rodeo and western celebration. The museum exhibit includes photographs, authentic memorabilia and Hall of Fame items spanning the history of Cheyenne Frontier Days. 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 ®.
Historic Carriages and Wagons
Historic Carriages and Wagons Permanent Exhibit
The collection of over 150 horse-drawn vehicles ranks it among the largest collection of historic carriages and wagons in the United States. The examples on display from the collection include specialized wagons from local Cheyenne businesses, such as an ice wagon, a milk wagon and an ambulance. Two-wheeled carts and a fine example of a rare Drop Front Phaeton are also on display. Visitors during Cheyenne Frontier Days can see several of the carriages rolling in the many parades during the celebration.
Cheyenne Frontier Days Hall of Fame
Cheyenne Frontier Days Hall of Fame Permanent Exhibit
Created in 2002 as an enhancement to the museum's permanent exhibit about the history of Cheyenne Frontier Days, the Cheyenne Frontier Days Hall of Fame exhibits honor the people, organizations and livestock that have contributed fame to "The Daddy of 'em All" ® and celebrates those volunteers who have helped grow Cheyenne Frontier Days into the world's largest outdoor rodeo and western celebration.
The Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum collections representative materials for each of the inductees in the CFD Hall of Fame and hosts the annual induction ceremony honoring new inductees into the Cheyenne Frontier Days Hall of Fame.
Childrens' Interactive Western Learning Center
Children's Interactive Western Learning Center Permanent Exhibit
Interactive learning displays and other hands-on activities await visitors of all ages into our wildly popular kids room. Whether you're a young cowpoke looking to try your hand at roping or a young cowgirl wanting to try your hand at hide painting or other crafts, the CFD Old West Museum offers a safe, family friendly environment in which visitors of all ages can learn about our region's western heritage. The kids room remains open daily and is available for party rentals for birthdays.
Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum 4610
Carey Avenue (307) 778-7290
Click HERE for a calendar of our upcoming events, exhibitions and programs.
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