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Wyoming Educational ExcursionsAfford your child the best chance to learn by taking field trips to different locations that encourage learning and curiosity. The locations listed below are wonderful tools in reinforcing the ideas taught in the classroom while having fun! Buffalo Bill Historical Center
The BBHC's educational programs help our visitors interpret and acquire a deeper understanding of our permanent displays and special exhibitions. Address: 720 Sheridan Ave., Cody, WY 82414 Phone: (307) 587-4771 Web: http://www.bbhc.org/home/index.cfm Wyoming Children's and Nature Center
Located in beautiful LaBonte Park of Laramie. We offer hands-on exhibits and a wonderful nature center that is home to many live animals, including "Hissy" the Great Horned Owl. Laramie Plains Museum
Housed in the Historic Ivinson Mansion, the museum offers guided tours.
Address: 603 E. Ivinson Avenue in Laramie, WY
Web: http://www.laramiemuseum.org/
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Campbell Rockpile Museum
The Campbell County Rockpile Museum focuses on general, regional, and local history with an emphasis on the culture and people of Campbell County, Wyoming. Our mission is to serve the residents of Campbell County as a center for local history, while collecting, preserving, and interpreting this history through exhibits which are both accessible and understandable to visitors.
Address: 900 w. 2nd St, Gillette, WY 82716
Phone: (307) 682-8528
Web: http://www.ccgov.net/departments/museum/
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Carbon County Museum
Focused on the history of the Campbell County region of Wyoming. Filled with Native American artifacts, fossils, carriages, and other historical items, admission to the museum is free.
Address: 904 W. Walnut, Rawlins, WY 82301
Phone: (307) 328-2740
Web: http://www.carboncountymuseum.org/
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Grand Encampment Museum
Over a dozen historical buildings provides visitors with a glimpse into the past of the Encampment Valley. The area became important when copper was discovered there. When the copper mines closed in 1908, much of this area became a ghost town. The museum features the Lora Webb Nichols collection of over 24,000 photographs which give us a look at the history of this wild west area of the United States.
Address: 807 Barnett Encampment, WY 82325
Phone: (307)327-5308
Web: http://www.grandencampmentmuseum.org/
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Little Snake River Museum
Located in Savery, Wyoming, and housed in the historical Savery school building, the museum includes the 1882 Strobridge House, the Blair Cabin, the Dutch Joe Schoolhouse and Jim Baker's Cabin.
Address: PO Box 13, Savery, WY 82332
Phone: 307-383-7262
Web: http://www.littlesnakerivermuseum.com/contact
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Fort Fetterman
Located just north of Douglas, WY, the fort was established in 1867 as a military post. The fort played an important role in the ensuing Indian wars but was abandoned in 1882 when no longer needed. Two restored buildings house the exhibits and artifacts of Fort Fetterman. Living history presentations are offered during special events during the year.
Address: off of Highway 93, north of Douglas, WY.
Crook County Museum Foundation
Focus is on the research, exhibit and display of items related to the natural and social history of Crook County, Wyoming.
Address: Inside of the Crook County Courthouse, Sundance, WY
Web: http://www.crookcountymuseum.com/
South Pass City
Featuring 17 original structures which have been restored, visitors can pan for gold, watch the blacksmith at work, and walk the streets of South Pass City, a gold rush town which began with the boom in 1867. This ghost town turned historic site has become one of the most accurately restored and authentic historic sites of the old west.
Address: 125 South Pass Main , South Pass City, WY 82520
Phone: 307-332-3684
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Web: http://www.southpasscity.com/contact.aspx
Fort Laramie
Originally established in 1834 as a fur trading post, Fort Laramie was founded in 1849 when Fort John was purchased by the army they began to build the military outpost on the Oregon Trail. Fort Laramie served as a command post for Indian conflict during the 1860s and 1870s. Today, many of the fort buildings have been restored and refurnished. They are open to visitors and it is an extremely interesting historic site.
Address: 965 Gray Rocks Road, Fort Laramie, Wyoming 82212
Phone: (307)837-2221
Web: http://www.nps.gov/fola/
Hot Springs County Museum
The museum complex includes a two story museum building, the 1919 Middleton Schoolhouse, an old train caboose and several outbuildings with outdoor exhibits. Focused on the history of Hot Springs County, WY and featuring exhibits of Native American artifacts, an old log cabin and a large collection of photographs of Thermopolis and Hot Springs County.
Address: 700 Broadway, Thermopolis, WY 82443
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Web: http://hschistory.org/
Old West Wax Museum
Through Western frontier historical dioramas with life-size wax figures, visitors will drift back to a time when men and women were as raw and untamed as the country they lived in. The dioramas feature western heroes, outlaws, lawmen, cowboys, school marms, Indians, and mountain men.... all characters who tamed the wild wild west.
Address: 119 S. 6th Street in Thermopolis, WY.
Cheyenna Historic Governor’s Mansion
Built in 1904 and boasting beautiful sandstone columns, the Governor's Mansion served as home to Wyoming Governors until 1976 and was opened as a museum in 1977.
Address: 300 E. 21st Street, Cheyenne, WY 82001
Phone: (307) 777-7878
Web: http://wyoparks.state.wy.us/Site/SiteInfo.asp?siteID=18
Fossil Country Frontier Museum
The museum is focused on the natural history and culture of South Lincoln County and SW Wyoming. Major exhibits include a replicated coal mine and mining equipment, early 1900s period dining room, the JC Penny Mother Store, bootlegging stills and presses and many artifacts and historical documents.
Address: 400 Pine Ave, Kemmerer, WY 83101
Phone: 307-877-6552
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Fort Caspar Museum and Historic Site
Fort Caspar is a reconstructed 1865 military fort. The museum features exhibits of prehistoric people, the Plains Indians, local ranching, and the energy industry. Visitors will find much information on the western emigrant trails and the role of the army on the early frontier of Wyoming.
Address: 4001 Ft. Caspar Road, Casper, WY 82604
Phone: 307-235-8462
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Web: http://www.casperwy.gov/ParksRecreationandEntertainment/ConcertsCulturalPastimes/FortCasparMuseum/tabid/188/Default.aspx
Laramie Peak Museum
Laramie Peak Museum Filled with early household items, antiques and artifacts related to the history of the area, the museum is open seasonally.
Address: 1601 16th St., Wheatland, WY 82201
Phone: 307-331-1342
Web: http://www-wsl.state.wy.us/platte/WTWeb/LaramiePeak.htm
Fort Phil Kearney State Historic Site
The historic site is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of Fort Phil Kearny, Fetterman Battlefield, Connor Battlefield, Crazy Woman Battle, Fort Reno, Fort Fetterman, and the Wagon Box Fight. Fort Phil Kearny is best known for the war between the U.S. Army and the Sioux Indians. There is a museum located at both Fort Phil Kearney and Fort Fetterman where visitors can learn about the history of the historic events in this area.
Address: 528 Wagon Box Road in Banner, WY
Phone: 307-684-7629
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Web: http://www.philkearny.vcn.com/
Green River Valley History Museum
Focused on the preservation and display of the cultural heritage of the Green River Valley of Wyoming, the museum features exhibits of Indian artifacts, oil and gas history, coal mining history, early pioneer homesteading and more.
Address: 206 N. Front Street in Big Piney, WY
Phone: 307-276-5343
Web: http://www.grvm.com/
Sweetwater County Historical Museum
Focusing primarily on the cultural heritage of SW Wyoming and the preservation of the history of Sweetwater County, the museum features collections of historical artifacts, photographs and documents.
Address: 3 East Flaming Gorge Way in Green River, WY
Phone: 307-872-6435
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Web: http://www.sweetwatermuseum.org/
Uinta County Museum
Focused on the collection, preservation and interpretation of the history of Uinta County and the surrounding region. Housed inside the historical 1906 Carnegie building and features historical artifacts, photographs and archival records related to the history of Evanston and the surrounding area.
Address: 1020 Front Street, Evanston, WY 82930
Phone: 307-789-8248
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Web: http://www.uintacounty.com/index.aspx?nid=28
Anna Miller Museum
Reflecting the history of both Upton and Weston Counties of Wyoming, the museum features artifacts, artwork, photographs and documents from pioneer days to present and includes a research facility on the premises.
Address: 203 Pine Street in Upton, WY
Phone: 307-468-2672
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Web: http://www-lib.uwyo.edu/temp/wyshs/mus-redonion.htm
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