Old West Museum, Cheyenne Frontier Days - Cheyenne, WY
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N 41° 09.467 W 104° 50.042
13T E 513924 N 4556285
A museum and gift shop geared towards the glorification of the white American west settlement and the rodeo.
Waymark Code: WMN36M
Location: Wyoming, United States
Date Posted: 12/17/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member MikeGolfJ3
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"The Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum is located in Frontier Park in historic Cheyenne, Wyoming. The state capital of Wyoming, Cheyenne is located 90 miles north of Denver, Colorado, at the junction of Interstates 25 and 80, along the route to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Park.

Come see for yourself why we are the #1 year 'round cultural tourism attraction in Southeast Wyoming. Marvel at one of the nation's largest collection of historic horse-drawn carriages and wagons, experience the region's most celebrated western art exhibitions and trace the history of Cheyenne Frontier Days from its humble beginnings in 1897 to the world renowned pageantry today as The Daddy of 'em All ®.

Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum

Rated a "AAA Gem" attraction by the American Automobile Association
Open year 'round
Year 'round educational programming
Over 60,000 artifacts in the museum collection
Interactive children's learning center and programs
Examples from a collection of over 150 historic horse-drawn carriages and wagons
Western and folk art
Authentic clothing dating back to the 1850s
Host for the internationally renowned Cheyenne Frontier Days Western Art Show
Hall of Fame for the world's largest outdoor rodeo and western celebration
Museum store featuring rodeo and western gifts, souvenirs, clothing and jewelry

Admission
Adults $10
Kids 12-18 $5.00
Children 12 and under free.
Laramie County Resident Adults $5.00
Museum members free.
Free parking, except during Cheyenne Frontier Days

Disabled Visitors
Disabled visitors welcome
Museum is wheelchair accessible
Disabled accessible restrooms
Wheelchairs available for visitor use

Bus Access and Parking
Buses and group tours welcome
Easy access from I-25 and I-80
Discounted group admission rate
Guided tours available with advance reservations
Free bus parking, except during Cheyenne Frontier Days" (from (visit link) )
Theme:
Cultural history


Street Address:
Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum Frontier Park 4610 Carey Avenue Cheyenne, Wyoming (307) 778-7290


Food Court: no

Gift Shop: yes

Hours of Operation:
Open 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday and Sunday Open seven days a week Open year 'round Extended hours during Cheyenne Frontier Days Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day


Cost: 10.00 (listed in local currency)

Museum Size: Small

Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]

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