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Buffalo Bill Center of the West

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The Buffalo Bill Center of the West is a sprawling museum complex in Cody, Wyoming, that combines five distinct museums: the Buffalo Bill Museum, the Plains Indian Museum, the Whitney Western Art Museum, the Cody Firearms Museum, and the Draper Natural History Museum. Visitors can spend a full day exploring galleries filled with Native American artifacts, Western art, historic firearms, and natural history dioramas. The center also offers live demonstrations, such as flintknapping and firearm presentations, making it an immersive experience into the spirit of the West.

Don't miss

  • View the stunning collection of Western art at the Whitney Western Art Museum, featuring works by Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell.
  • Explore the Plains Indian Museum's extensive collection of beadwork, clothing, and ceremonial objects from tribes across the Great Plains.
  • See the Cody Firearms Museum's vast array of over 7,000 firearms, including rare and historically significant pieces.

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You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.

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