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Wyoming State Museum, Cheyenne

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The Wyoming State Museum is a state-run museum established in 1895 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. It is the official state repository for material concerning Wyoming history and cultural heritage.
Permanent exhibit themes include coal, flora and fauna, fossils, Wyoming settlement, Native American culture and history, the National Park Service in Wyoming, and other Wyoming-related issues. The museum also hosts a variety of temporary exhibits and provides traveling exhibits to cultural institutions in Wyoming and surrounding states.

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  • By U4459TOrobm
    Went with the family and pretty much we were the only ones there on a Friday afternoon. Again best part, it's free. So much history. Definitely for all ages. Well done Cheyenne. Well done.  more »
  • By wyow2020
    I didn't visit the Museum but have to use this title as Trip Advisor won't allow me to list the Wyoming State Archives...their bad. Anyway, the State Archives are located inside the State Museum...  more »
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  • By Richard Immell
    This museum is wonderful. There is something for everyone! Earth science, natural history, history, anthropology... It's a great place to spend an afternoon.
  • By CRISTAL weller
    I can't believe it's been that long since we have been here. They added so much since the last time. We had other plans so we didn't have a lot of time and were only able to see the interactive room and it was neat. Fun for the whole family. The front best lady was very kind as well. We will be back again. This place is a must see!
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