Top 6 Natural History Museums in Wyoming, United States

November 7, 2021 Jana Sager

Wyoming boasts a positively selfish hoard of natural outdoor beauty! From the soaring peaks of the Grand Tetons to Jackson Hole valley and Yellowstone National Park, the mountain landscape and natural wonders of Wyoming are breathtaking. All-season outdoor activities prove a natural draw for families, couples and group getaways. Sports lovers golf through spring and summer at attractive rates or tackle river and lake fishing, hunting and hiking. Families take to Alpine skiing and snowmobiling in Jackson Hole, Snow King, Grand Targhee and Pine Creek. Every visitor is awed by the deep canyons and steaming geysers of The Yellowstone National Park. Each magnificent sight rivals the next. The Grand Tetons rise over a mile above Jackson Hole valley, where a ride on the Aerial Tram from Teton Village offers unforgettable views. Across the entire state, wildlife stakes its rightful claim, from bison and bighorn sheep herds to black bear and mountain elk. For a step back in frontier history, take the family to Go Native America to experience Native American culture, history and arts of the Plains Tribes. Enjoy tours with indigenous guides, horseback riding and roping lessons. With every experience, your family will gain a sense of the pioneer spirit that pushed America westward.
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1. Draper Natural History Museum

720 Sheridan Ave Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Cody, WY 82414-3428 +1 307-587-4771 http://centerofthewest.org/explore/greater-yellowstone-natural-history
Excellent
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5.0 based on 196 reviews

Draper Natural History Museum

Part of the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, this museum features highly interactive exhibits that highlight geology, wildlife and human presence in the Great Yellowstone region.

Reviewed By bparks1045

Yields lots of information about the area, its native wildlife and some more information of how they interact.

2. National Bighorn Sheep Center

10 Bighorn Lane, Dubois, WY 82513 +1 307-455-3429 [email protected] http://www.bighorn.org
Excellent
59%
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4.5 based on 142 reviews

National Bighorn Sheep Center

The National Bighorn Sheep Center is located close to one of the largest herd of wild sheep in the US. The exhibit explores these rare and fascinating animals, and the habitat. Discover their world of high mountains and behaviors; why they butt heads, how they climb sheer cliffs, and more. Film, self guided and guided tours, special events and a great gift shop.

Reviewed By lanhamumc - Sedgefield, South Africa

This small museum has an excellent display which is very informative about mountain sheep both in the Wind River area and others around the world.

3. Natural History Museum - Western Wyoming Community College

2500 College Dr, Rock Springs, WY 82901-5802 +1 307-382-1600 http://www.tourwyoming.com
Excellent
63%
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4.5 based on 59 reviews

Natural History Museum - Western Wyoming Community College

Reviewed By Kara307

If you want to see large fossils - this is a great place to go. You can do an easy walking tour with the map provided and take you own time enjoying each exhibit.

4. Big Horn Basin GeoScience Center

534 Greybull Ave, Greybull, WY 82426-2039 +1 307-765-2916 [email protected] http://www.bbgeoscience.org/
Excellent
87%
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Big Horn Basin GeoScience Center

The Bighorn Basin GeoScience Center is dedicated to the study of the Basin’s natural resources and to the promotion of geoscience and local historical and educational activities. We offer exhibits and educational materials for educators, geoscientists, tourists and the people of Wyoming. The Big Horn Basin Geoscience Center recently opened the Museum of Ancient Life in downtown Greybull to house and display some of our fossils and reproductions in the context of the environment that was prevalent in the time frame the animals existed. The museum features a 40 foot mural depicting the landscape, flora, and fauna of the Bighorn Basin of Wyoming as we understand it was about 150 million years ago. Stop by to enjoy our displays and learn more about the geological and paleontological history of our area.

Reviewed By rowenam872 - Shell, United States

This is a bigger and better collection of fossils which you may be walking on if you visit the back roads. There are several dinosaur skulls from a nearby quarry and many fossils from the foothills and mountains. You will learn about the inland sea which you may visit. It is hard to believe there are ripples frozen in time along with coastal fossils and dinosaur tracks. The tracks are rare. They are from the middle Jurassic Period. Plate Tectonics played a part in the history of these track because you may see more if you visit the Island of Skye at low tide.

5. Paleon Museum in Glenrock

506 W Birch Street, Glenrock, WY 82637 +1 307-436-2667 [email protected] http://dinosaurswyoming.com
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Paleon Museum in Glenrock

The Paleon Museum works to find, excavate, prepare and displays fossils found in Wyoming. We have a public display area, a working prep lab and an active local dig site.

6. T-Rex Natural History Museum

1116 Big Horn Dr., Ranchester, WY +1 307-655-3359
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1.5 based on 3 reviews

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