The 5 Best Museums in Buffalo, Wyoming (WY)

May 19, 2022 Hana Mouser

Sitting along the Cloud Peak Scenic Byway in the foothills of the Bighorn Mountains, Buffalo is conveniently located between Mount Rushmore and Yellowstone National Park. The town itself is rich in frontier history, allowing visitors to step back in time to the days of cowboys and sheriffs. Have a glass of authentic sassafras in the saloon of the Occidental Hotel, right on Main Street, or head south of town and search out the Hole-in-the-Wall hangout of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
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38 S Main St, Buffalo, WY 82834-1873 +1 307-425-0999 http://www.incolorartgallery.com/
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Wyoming In Color Art Gallery

2. Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum

100 Fort St, Buffalo, WY 82834-1801 +1 307-684-9331 [email protected] http://www.jimgatchell.com/
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Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum

The Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum is an regional history museum and is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The facility is ADA accessible. Open year-round (but check our website for winter reduced hours or holiday closures!). Galleries tell the story of the area through Natural History, Native American, Frontier Military, the Johnson County Cattle War, the Basque Culture, and early life in Buffalo. Featuring a carriage house with many wagons and a 1916 homestead cabin. The Museum Store offers unique and high-quality items, many are made by area artisans. Your purchases in the store help fund museum operations.

Reviewed By ChristieV659 - Villa Park, United States

This is a very nice museum from a well-known family in this area. There is quite a collection of artifacts and history of the families and things that went on in this area going way back into the 1800s. His family‘s original cabin is on the property that you can look into.

3. The Historic Occidental Hotel Museum

10 N Main St, Buffalo, WY 82834-1815 +1 307-684-0451 http://occidentalwyoming.com/the-museum.html
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The Historic Occidental Hotel Museum

Reviewed By davidbS8828ZH - Launceston, Australia

Just dropped in the have a look. Totally awesome ambience - something straight out of the Old West. A must see if you are passing through - an even better experience would be to stay in the hotel.

4. Crazy Woman Fine Art

5 N Lobban Ave, Buffalo, WY 82834-1935 +1 307-217-1322 http://www.crazywomanfineart.com/
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Crazy Woman Fine Art

5. Potters' Depot

75 E Benteen St, Buffalo, WY 82834-1755 +1 307-684-4555 [email protected] http://www.pottersdepot.com
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Reviewed By MLVV86 - Buffalo, United States

This is just a great place to visit to see what local potters do and how they do it! How often do you get to see the inside of a real potter's studio? Makes a great mini tour when Bonnie is there!

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