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Discover the rich history of the American West at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, WY. Explore our museum and experience the Wild West.
Visit the Center of the West. Planning a visit to the Buffalo Bill Center of the West? Let us help! Click here to plan your trip! Hours through the year: May 1–September 15: 8 a.m.–6 p.m. daily; September 16–October 31: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. daily; November 1–30: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. daily; December 1–February 28: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thursday–Sunday
Tracing its roots to 1917, the Buffalo Bill Museum is the flagship museum of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. First opening its doors to the public in 1927 in a log cabin in downtown Cody—modeled after Bill Cody’s house at his “TE Ranch”—southwest of town, the museum remained in that location until 1969 when it was relocated to a ...
Five amazing museums, one Wild West Admission includes five family-friendly museums, all under one roof! There’s plenty to see at the Center of the West: Explore Plains Indian cultures, trailblazing cowboys and cowgirls, classic and modern western artworks, and more — all of our galleries share the uniquely thrilling stories of the West.
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West, formerly known as the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, is a complex of five museums and a research library featuring art and artifacts of the American West located in Cody, Wyoming. The five museums include the Buffalo Bill Museum, the Plains Indians Museum, the Whitney Western Art Museum, the Draper Natural ...
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West shares the epic stories of Yellowstone and the American West together in one place, for one price. Join us as we connect people to the stories of the American West through our galleries, exhibitions, programs, and kid-approved activities.
In our Buffalo Bill Museum, visitors encounter William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody the man, as well as the showman and international celebrity. Learn about his life and times in our gallery, a blend of original objects, multimedia, and innovative interactive elements.
Why should I visit the Center of the West? It’s the largest, most acclaimed museum (ahem, five museums!) in the vicinity of Yellowstone. There’s something for everyone, including special exhibits, family-friendly activities, after-hours cowboy dining experiences, live birds of prey, and more.
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West is the premier destination to experience the authentic story of the American West. Five world-class perspectives on aspects of the West mesh to move visitors to discover and develop personal connections to that story.
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West is the home of five world-class museums that celebrate the Spirit of the American West. Each museum explores a different aspect of the West through its artifacts, interactive displays, art, and exhibits.
