We've got some fun programs coming your way, including the always popular DINO DAY!
Check out below for upcoming programs and new additions to our collections.
Looking for engaging programs for the whole family? We've got you covered! From Family Days to Civic Season, you can expect plenty of fun and educational programs all summer long.?
Volunteer of the Year: Jim Rayls!
We are SO excited to highlight our volunteer of the year, Jim!
Jim joined us in November, 2022 and ever since he's brought tons of joy and knowledge to our institution and visitors. You may have seen him inviting guests into our building at the front desk, or in our galleries interpreting Wyoming's sheepherding history. We are so grateful for the time he donates and the never-ending enthusiasm he brings to our museum!
Would you be interested in joining our awesome volunteer crew? Reach out to Melisa to learn about our opportunities!
It takes YOUR story to tell the WHOLE story. Join the Wyoming State Museum along with a dozen local and statewide organizations for a summertime celebration of who we are as a nation, how we got here, and where we want to go next. On the main stage you?ll jam out to live music, laugh through an exuberant debate, and hear the stories of historic Wyomingites who inspire one young historian to be an active civic participant in our state.
Enjoy food and treats from local vendors, crafts, and activities to help you discover how your story gives you the power to shape the future. It?s about gathering friends, having some fun, and amplifying our stories, voices, and actions to create a Wyoming we?re all proud of.
You might know that Wyoming is The Equality State, but do you know the history behind it? In 1869 Wyoming made history as the first U.S. territory to give women the right to vote. Fifty-one years later, the nation followed Wyoming?s lead.
Join us for a late night exploration of history with Kylie McCormick, an emerging historian who loves snooping into the past to uncover meaningful stories. Kylie was born and raised in Casper and graduated with a masters degree in History from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2016. You'll grab some pizza and she'll tell you Wyoming?s suffrage story.
Third Saturday Story Time
June, 17th?
10 AM
Our volunteer, Kimberly, will be at the museum for a morning story time this Saturday, June 17th, at 10 am. She'll be reading "Lady Bug Magazine" for this month's theme!
Family Day: Dino Day
Saturday, July 15th
10am - 2pm
Nothing can tricera-top a Wyoming State Museum annual Dino Day! Look up at our ?field of dinos? to see how tall (and small!) some of your favorite dinosaurs were, explore a tunnel through time, meet experts from Fossil Butte National Monument, and check out our brand new Prehistoric Wyoming Exhibit. Plus, make dino-themed crafts, and ?say cheese? in the photo booth. The Flavor Station will be here providing refreshing summer treats, and you wont want to miss out on traditional jerk chicken from Jamaica one Stop Kitchen!
Click below to reserve your spot for FREE!
Family Days are generously sponsored by?Scheels in Johnstown, CO. Thanks to their support, these events are always free and open to everyone!
New to the Collection!
19th Century Firearms, Edged Weapons, and Accessories
Thanks to the generosity of a local donor, the Wyoming State Museum recently acquired an outstanding collection of 19th century firearms, edged weapons, and associated accessories.?
This new collection contains several one-of-a-kind artifacts such as an engraved and inlaid Sharps 1863 carbine, and Austrian Schutzen percussion target rifle possibly created for a royal family member, and an elaborately engraved and carved German Jaeger hunting rifle (shown above).?
Evan Green, the Museum's volunteer firearms historian, noted that all the artifacts in the collection are representative of items used in Wyoming during the frontier era.?
While there is no immediate plan for an exhibit featuring this collection, they are showcased in the Museum's Firearm Friday video series which can be viewed via the button below!
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