Building a Triceratops
Prehistoric Wyoming Exhibit Update
Our Triceratops is officially out on display!?
With A LOT of help from Levi Shinkle from the Wyoming Dinosaur Center in Thermopolis, we?ve installed our Triceratops! This full-sized cast is a composite. That means it has been pieced together from multiple Triceratops skeletons. But the best part is they were all found outside of Lusk, Wyoming ? so it?s still a hometown dino!
We?re getting close to the finish line! This month we plan to install the interpretation surrounding the Camptosaurus and Triceratops mounts, finish up text for other areas, and finalize the new interactives.
Family Day: Military Appreciation
Saturday, May 6
10 AM - 2 PM
Let?s celebrate, honor and recognize members of our military!
May is Military Appreciation month, a time to pay tribute to the people who serve in all branches of the US military. The Wyoming State Museum will host members of the National Guard, the Air Force, and a variety of local military groups to give families an opportunity to learn, play, and say thank you! Check out military vehicles, run a PT course, and learn the history of national symbols like the bald eagle.
Family Days are generously sponsored by Scheels in Johnstown, CO. Thanks to their support, these events are always free and open to everyone!
Want to join our board?
Wyoming State Museum Volunteers seeking board members.
The Wyoming State Museum Volunteers, Inc. is an instrumental 501c3 that assists? the education programs of the Wyoming State Museum. Their tie to the programming activities of the museum has remained strong throughout their nearly 50 year history. Volunteers at the Wyoming State Museum are an important link between the museum's professional services and the public it serves. In human terms, they represent the museum's mission to the public.
The WSMV board is actively seeking a Treasurer to fill a one year term. If you or anyone you know would be interested in gaining board experience and helping the Wyoming State Museum thrive, please reach out. You can contact Elisabeth DeGrenier at 307-275-4018 or [email protected].
Third Saturday Story Time
Saturday, April 15
10 AM
Our volunteer, Kimberly, will be at the museum for a morning story time this Saturday, Feb 18, at 10 am. Each month has a unique theme, this month's book is called Cowpokes.
Please note Saturday Story Time may be cancelled due to bad weather.?
Celebrate Eid Al-Fitr
at the Islamic Center of Cheyenne
Muslims fast from sunrise to sundown during the month of Ramadan. In addition to abstaining from eating and drinking, those who fast also restrain themselves from evil thoughts, speeches, and actions. Eid al-Fitr "the Festival of Breaking the Fast" is celebrated at the end of Ramadan and is one of the most anticipated Islamic holidays.The day starts with performing a special prayer service at the mosque, known as salat al-eid.
The Islamic Center of Cheyenne has an open invitation to anyone interested in celebrating with us this special day for Muslims around the world. Date is most probably Saturday, 22nd April, however could also be Friday 21st based on the sighting of the new moon.
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