Everything went fabulously. The Park Ranger was especially my favorite because he used his megaphone to get all visitors out by 9:30. read more

Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave - At the incredible grave site of both Buffalo Bill & his wife, Louisa. - Museums Near Me - Golden, Colorado

Drove up here to Lookout Mountain to check out Buffalo Bills grave. Cool spot. Great views! They have a little gift shop. Cool "free" thing to do while in/around Denver. read more

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For just $5 this really is a steal for how cool this museum is! I totally recommend it- they truly had some awesome looking antiques on display, I was super impressed! read more

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The views are stunning, but the hours of the park do not coincide with sunrise. I drove over an hour to get here and watch the sunrise, and the gates were locked. I didn't think to check the hours...that's my fault. I found some amazing spots along the way to pull over and snap pictures, I'm just bummed that I wasn't able to see the grave area or lookout spot. read more

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Epic location and view. Very informative museums and memorial. I learned a lot and a lot of new information about Buffalo Bill I didn't know before. I have lived in Denver for 4 years and I found about this through Josh Gates show Expedition Unknown. This is must visit for the museums, the video inside, the view if the Rockies and the view if the front range. read more

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Amazing history and preservation of Americana culture and a fun spot to spend quality analog time with friends or family. A Coloradan's institution to be preserved for future generations! Amazing place to bring out of town's guests or for a date as well if you enjoy history and cultural heritage! It was especially touching to see so many artifacts connecting my home land (Italy) to this larger than life character and confirming its influence on pop culture. read more

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Seeing how this was only five dollars per adult. I am giving this place five stars. They are amazing views from every direction of the parking lot. The walk up to the gravesite is minimal and you can avoid satisfies staying on the ramp. I love all the informational placards. The gift shop and restaurant was closed right now. The museum took about 45 minutes to an hour because we really spent our time looking at things and reading about his travels. We also watched the movie when you first get there and then watched a little bit of the TV monitor showing the wild West showthat he put on in the late 1800s in early 1900s. The staff is very friendly. Good for all ages. read more

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Shout out to Jacqui who was awesome at her job! Jacqui advised us of all of the cool history to look out for while touring as well as, to check out the small movie presentation that's offered. We enjoyed shopping in the gift store, as well as, attended the Wild wild west Museum and went on a Tour there. The museum is attached to the lookout Mountain scenic area and is also attached to a restaurant. Buffalo Bill's story was interesting. He chose to be buried here in which hiis burial is in a nice gated area. The headstone is huge and surrounded with coins. Humans toss money into the cemetery to honor and respect the dead. We learned about the history of Buffalo Bill which was fun and interesting. Afterwards, we enjoyed a real picnic at the picnic tables wth our store bought items. I love picnics read more

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What a beautiful drive it was up Lookout Mountain Rd to get here! I'm sure it would have been more ideal had it not been raining and hailing! The elevation here is 7,375 ft. I parked in the free to use parking lot just outside of the museum. I walked towards the telescopes and took in the scenery! Then, I headed to the door pointing the way to the museum. This is not the main entrance, but it lead me to it. I handed the gentleman my $5 Admission Fee and went on the self-guided tour through the museum. TIP: Their Summer & Winter Hours are different. Be sure to check before cementing your plans to visit. This museum is chock full of memorabilia & artifacts! William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody was born in Iowa. He had quite an adventurous life! He became famous when a novelist wrote a book about him. The museum contains items like weapons, a likeness of his favorite horse (Isham), a taxidermied buffalo, a room that plays a video, Indian Headdresses, uniforms, posters, and more! He founded Buffalo Bill's Wild West in 1883 and it lasted until 1915. A large area of the museum is dedicated to this. There are huge posters and lots of pictures. Chief Sitting Bull was his friend and was briefly a part of his shows. He had women performers doing the same stunts as the men. He met & hired Phoebe Ann Mosey in New Orleans. Do you know who she was? She's better known as Annie Oakley. She was a talented sharpshooter and stayed with the show for 16 years. Calamity Jane was also in the shows for a while! What I found interesting: The Wild West Show was invited to perform in England in 1887 as part of Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee celebration. Buffalo Bill Cody was invited to have tea with Oscar Wilde. He promoted the use of clay pigeons during exhibition shooting rather than live birds. They had pelts from three animals. You could touch them and read about the animals. Buffalo Bill got his nickname from hunting and providing meat for the railroad workers. There's a book which asks, "Did Buffalo Bill visit your town?" He was well traveled! He made it to Los Angeles five time! He was also in Pasadena and Long Beach, but those are recorded separately. On to the gravesite. It's up the path sitting on the hill. I made the short trek up here in the rain. I couldn't leave here without seeing it! Just before the gravesite is a plaque denoting the National Pony Express Centennial Association 1860-61 to 1960-61. He had joined the Pony Express in 1860. At the gravesite are actually 2 graves. One for William Cody and one for Louisa Maud Cody, his wife. They were married for 51 years. It appears Master Mason Col. William F. Cody was a Mason since there's also a plaque labeled the Masonic Lodges of Colorado. Buffalo Bill picked quite a peaceful place! Between the museum and the gravesite is the Pahaska Tepee Gift Shop & Cafe. Pahaska means "Long Hair" and was Cody's Sioux name. There's a real Pahaska Tepee (hunting lodge) is in Cody, Wyoming; it is two miles from Yellowstone National Park's east entrance. I went to the gift shop after going to the gravesite. I looked around at all the knick-knacks & souvenirs. I took pictures because those are free and won't add clutter to my physical world. In hindsight, I probably should have bought a magnet for my collection. Oh well, I have memories. If you get the chance to come here, I'd say you should! It was well worth the trip up the mountain! I took the Lariat Loop National Scenic Byway to Golden afterwards. Golden is such a charming place to visit! read more

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In the nearly 50 years I have lived in CO, I have driven past the signs for this museum, more times than I can even guess, sometimes on I-70, sometimes on Hwy 6 in Golden. With the relatives here for a week, with teens interested in Western history, it seemed like the right time to finally visit. I learned a lot about Buffalo Bill and the early west that I had not learned in the past. His basic life facts, I was aware of, but I had no idea he was an early supporter of equal rights and life options for women. The museum has quite a lot of pictures and facts about this part of his life. His support of women to perform in his shows in equal events with men, sponsoring support for the achievements of the likes of Annie Oakley. Please be sure to see those exhibits. The museum is in a beautiful location on Lookout Mountain. Yes, there are a lot of towers up there for broadcast reasons. But there are many views of the Denver metro area not easy to see anywhere else. We took the ride uo Lookout Mountain Rd from Golden, steep with lots of turns but exciting if new to CO hairpin turns as some of our guests were. The entrance fee is modest and the museum simple in design and on a hot day, nice and cool as part of it is below grade. Also a lot of walking but the lower level is accessed by both stairs and ramps. Also, outside, there is a walkway to William Cody's actually gravesite, which he had picked for himself for the view. I would certainly take visitors here again as all ages will find it interesting. read more

What a great adventure and great cost for a museum. The view from the grave site and the observation deck was breath taking. Worth the drive and the time. Especially if you are a fan of the old west and Buffalo Bill Cody. read more

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It's actually a quite interesting place, if you're into history. We live in the area, so their views from their platform (which are amazing!) don't draw us, but the story of Buffalo Bill is not to be missed. While a visit to his grave is probably part of what you may want to do, his story is far more compelling. read more

One of the many things to do when you travel out west to Golden Colorado is visit the resting place of Buffalo Bill. The museum is filled with displays of this man's life and his burial spot is located on the mountain with a lovely memorial plaque. The area is quietly lovely, a hush over the land when the snow falls. Truly something you have to see to appreciate. read more

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Great, inexpensive place to check out if youre exploring the area. The museum is inexpensive (only $5) and has a nice gift shop and a great lookout. I came here after exploring Red rock and wasn't too far away and made for a great weekend trip. Definitely recommend! read more

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The Buffalo Bill museum is a great place to visit. Everett is the docent that greeted me and he is beyond cool and more than helpful! I left feeling much more connected to the American west and also deeply saddened with the tragedies of the time. read more

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very very nice museum which outlines the entire life of Buffalo bill. Him in the war, as a hunter, and as an entertainer. A video of his life and even binders of locations he performed at were also displayed. $5 admission... you can't beat that! It also had a beautiful view of the mountains behind it read more

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This attraction is situated on the top of Lookout Mountain. It has a large parking lot. The museum is reasonably priced at $5. It is not a huge museum, but it is packed with memorabilia, artifacts and information. The museum tour is self guided and starts with a short movie. I learned a lot about Buffalo Bill during my tour and how he advocated for the Native Americans. Some of the museum is interactive. All in all, I spent less than an hour there. Next to the museum is a huge gift shop where you can buy toys, magnets, shot glass, shirts, hats, food, fudge, ice and everything in between. The place is packed. The museum and gift shop close at 5 PM, so I recommend checking those places out first if you are short on time. The staff at both of those places are friendly and very helpful. The grave sits atop the hill next to the gift shop and is an impressive site. Being part of Lookout Mountain, this attraction offers marvelous views of Denver and Golden. It is a must stop if you are in the area and is definitely a place that you should have on your itinerary. Some places offer tours here from Denver, but if you have access to a car then I recommend driving there yourself. It is easy to get to and you can be on your own timeline. read more

Affordable admission and lots of memorabilia. The staff was really nice and although the museum wasn't very large it was informative and well laid out. It centered around his life with a main focus of the Wild West show. read more

Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave - View from lookout area. - Museums Near Me - Golden, Colorado

Social distancing and face masks are required. It's $5 to enter the museum and it was worth it. We saw a huge bison, portraits, artifacts and maps of Buffalo Bills history. Everything you want to know about Buffalo Bill, is here including his gravesite. read more

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This museum is in a gorgeous location. The drive is easy, and pretty. The price is very reasonable also, $5.00 for adults, $1.00 for kids. You will learn a lot about this man and his Wild West show. I had no idea he was so popular and pretty amazing. He did a lot for other races and women. The man at the front desk was very kind and helpful. The higher altitude got to us a little bit though. Walking up to the grave site was a struggle, but it's worth it with the woods around you. read more

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This is definitely a must see on your next trip to Denver. We didn't know much about Buffalo Bill, but after going through this museum and seeing all the artifacts. Of Buffalo Bill and the Native Americans we are very interested now to research more. The museum is filled with many treasures. You will want to look at each piece as you walk through. This is a very affordable stop for our family to vacation on a budget. We climbed up to Buffalo Bills gravesite and it was so peaceful and calming. The lookouts were amazing and weather was gorgeous. my favorite part of the whole experience was the gift shop and the wonderful people working including the brown lab Coda! my son loved playing ball with him. Don't miss out on this little gem. read more

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The shop Dog was my favorite but to be honest the GM Geraldine and the young lady who helped me were very hospitable and sweet. Their jewelry is extremely decently priced and great quality. read more

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If you are visiting Golden Colorado or even just passing through on I-70, take a minute to "get off the beaten path" and check out Lookout Mountain and the Buffalo Bill monument / gravesite. The drive is a beautiful switchback road full of pines and great views. Once at the top, you have plenty of free parking and lots of great views of downtown Denver. The museum itself is quite small, but very cool (especially for kids). There is a massive gift shop and Cafe, so you can spend well over 2 hrs here. We are so glad we came up here. Will definitely come back again. read more

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Wild West History I had the chance to visit Buffalo Bil''s Grave and Museum during a trip to the Golden area. Always a fan of the Wild West, getting a chance to visit this place was just great timing. I was heading up the Lookout Mountain Park to hike and hang out and discovered that Buffalo Bill's Grave and Museum is there too. What better place for a final resting place than on that perfect spot on the mountain. The Museum is a really great spot to check out and it is full of history and interesting facts about Buffalo Bill and the West and the area in general. There is a film you can watch, some interesting and interactive activities and many, many relics of the past. Just a short review here as I put the camera away so I could truly just enjoy the exhibits and history. read more

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You know when you're a kid and your family stops at a random history pitstop which happens to have some pretty cool history? This is it, but don't overstay your welcome. Despite what your historian companions must say. Their chili dogs were stacked, come hungry! read more

This museum is wonderful. There is a film that you can watch and actually see Buffalo Bill in action, as well as listen to friends describe him. There are great artifacts and interactive exhibits. I really had a great time dressing up and riding a mechanical horse. I'm an adult, so the opportunity to ride a mechanical horse becomes pretty slim as you get older. It was great to find the Buffalo, NY connection to Buffalo Bill as he performed in the area several times, and there is a book documenting where he performed. read more

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What a cool thing to stumble upon. I had no idea this was here, and saw the sign as we were driving up to the Georgetown Mines. So on the way back I had suggested a detour to stop and see one of the most famous wild west men to ever live. His story is super fascinating and they have alot of really great artifacts of his. I highly recommend the stop. The museum is only five dollars, and really something you can't pass up at that price. It is not huge, I think it took me about 20 min to see each exhibit and read the signs and stuff, it could have been longer if I had watched the movies. They also have a cool spot for the kids to dress up in wild west outfits and get pictures taken. read more

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Yippee ti yi yo, git along lil doggies! The Buffalo Bill museum is a great place to learn about the history of William F. Cody. Pioneer, frontiersman, buffalo hunter,and metal of honor recipient of the US Army. But he is best known for the creation of his wild west show. A traveling circus like performance that included sharp shooting acts and reenactments of other episodic events that occurred during Codys youth. The museum is filled with historic photographs and other memorabilia that shine a light on what life was like back in the late 1800s. Along with the museum is a gift shop, a small cafe to grab a quick bite to eat and small walk from the parking lot is the grave site of Mr Cody and his wife. If you're lucky, you'll be able to hear a tale of how and why the grave was placed on this spot and all the controversy surrounding it. The museum volunteer did a wonderful job of engaging a captive audience with the time of how Codys body was stolen from the mortuary and taken across state lines. The museum is next to a very scenic park on top of Lookout Mountain with overviews of Golden, Denver, and beyond. read more

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Neat little museum with lots of artifacts and information about Buffalo Bill. I didn't sit for the intro film but it's 20 minutes long on a loop so you can come & go. Would be a good spot for kids. The gift shop is pretty big (maybe bigger than the museum!) and has lots of neat things but I later discovered that the pair of earrings I bought was cheaper somewhere else... I also had lunch at the little cafe. The menu isn't extensive but sufficient - I had vegetable soup (hopefully vegan, they said vegetarian and I just assumed) and French fries. There are also hiking trails surrounding the museum (hopefully you don't get caught in rain/hail like I did!). read more

Buffalo Bill's Museum was hopping with guests when I arrived. Tickets to get into the museum were time stamped so it gave you lots of time to walk around the property and visit the gift shop. They have a small restaurant and bathrooms are available. Dogs are welcomed on leashes. read more

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Museum was great. Gift shop leaves a lot to be desired. Staff was abrupt and rude. Selection was sub-par for a museum gift shop.

This was a great stop! It was neat to see Buffalo Bill's grave, and read a little about him. Unfortunately, the museum was closed when we visited. The views from all around the parking lot, and lookout point above the museum are breathtaking! Definitely worth the short trip if you are near Denver. The gift shop was open, and there was hot chocolate! Also, the drive in and out of this place has some amazing views of its own. It would we worth coming up just for the scenic drive! There were a few people looking around while we were there, and most had masks on, btw. read more

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It's Buffalo Bill's final resting place. Beautiful, overlooking Golden. The look out mountain is gorgeous. Steep drive up, steep views down. Great during the summer and now I came back this week: a very cold brisk January winter visit with snow on the ground. I love the snow. I also like the Teepee gift shop. And the historic facts they had on Bill. Why he was burried there etc. It's a beautiful final resting place! read more

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Oh Yes Folks got to stop by and see Buffalo Bill Museum and Gravesite. Buffalo Bill resting Site is High as you can get. What a beautiful place and the surrounding Views are to "die" for aka RIP Buffalo Bill. Yes, take time to enjoy a nice cold treat/drink while you enjoy your time there. Yes it is a little dated but it is also very neat place to come and enjoy some American History too. read more

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I love this little museum. When he died 25,000 people came to pay their respects. Buffalo Bill was a visionary. There's a little documentary you can watch when you first come in. It tells the fascinating story of his life. His father died as a result of being stabbed when trying to go against pro-slavery folks. His son would go on to promote equality for woman and people from many countries in his show. I didn't know until watching it that the native Americans that were in his show appreciated that they could make a living, and preserve their traditions. They had been forced to assimilate in dress, hairstyles, and customs but not in his Wild West show. They all became like a big family. The drive was a little scary today since there was so much snow on the roads and it's such a steep descent down the mountain. (It was a gorgeous drive down.)This museum has a scenic overlook and also a gift shop next door. It's a small museum but it is interesting. It's less than 20 minutes from Golden, CO and it sits in a scenic spot. Our boys enjoyed it as well which was a plus. :) read more

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Wonderful museum about the life and times of this fascinating man, what an incredible life he led. No, he wasn't perfect, but he lived in a different era with different ways and norms. This museum gives you a glimpse at another time, so much history, and then a walk up the hill to his grave. read more

Came in just wanting to see artifacts from the Buffalo Bill's shows. "Thinking not much of the man because he helped eliminate the Buffalo to Starve out the Indians". (Or so I was taught in school) boy was I wrong and so was my grade school teacher. Buffalo Bill fought in the Indian wars and was a scout, he also receive the congressional medal of honor for his service of our great country. He did hunt buffalo but that was to help the workers who were building the transcontinental rail. He stopped way before they became almost extinct. The true story is lots of people were killing them for their pelts and nearly made them extinct. Buffalo Bill actually petition to save them and today about 90% of all buffaloes in the United States are the ancestors of his original saved herd. He paid equal pay to men women and Indians in his show. "Not saying he was perfect by any stretch of the imagination" none of us are. But I came out of this exhibit with a whole new Outlook on who this man really was. The exhibit itself was quite amazing, there is nothing fake in it, all of artifacts in pictures are original and real things from him and his shows. Honestly it's probably one of the best museums I've ever been to,. Wifey and I spent over five hours walking around and looking at the history that helped make America. He is buried up top of Lookout mountain which is only about a two minute walk from the museum. If you're visiting Colorado and find yourself near Golden Colorado I'd highly recommend taking the trip up the mountain and visiting this wonderful museum. read more

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I was in Denver recently and we were checking out some sights. We had wanted to get to the Mother Cabrini Shrine (which we did) but instead of turning around to go back towards Denver, we decided to head further west. Imagine our surprise when we saw a sign for the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave. Curious, we drove up the road and came upon a small museum and a walking area to his grave. We parked and went towards the museum itself, noticing there was a scenic point where you can get some great views of Denver. After checking this out, we went towards the museum and walked in. We didn't go into the museum itself but instead got a bite to eat at the adjacent restaurant and gift shop. The food was great and its a cafe setting. After our meal, we walked through the huge gift shop where you can find anything from the postcards and magnets to sweaters and even some leather goods. Then we walked out and went over to Buffalo Bill's grave. They have it behind a fence but still a neat piece of Americana. For those looking for an interesting out of the way place to check out...this definitely fits the bill (pun intended!) read more

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Love coming up here! Very short trip to get some of the best views of Denver, Golden and the School of Mines. Out of town guests- This is a great place to bring them! Mainly because you don't have to drive hours west on I 70 to get a true feeling of being in the mountains. The gift shop is fun! If you can't find your touristy nick knack stuff in there then you're just not trying. LOL... The grave itself is a short walk up. The drive- Be cautious of all the bike riders if you're coming up the back way through Golden. The road is extremely winding and a lot rider to maneuver a round. Be patient with the drive and just wait until it's safe to pass. Anyway, a quick trip up and down. You can experience the drive and visit the place with about 1-2 hours round trip. Don't miss this attraction! Put it on your bucket list and enjoy! read more

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Well worth the twisty-winding road to visit an American Icon. Plenty of parking, watch out for bicycles coasting downhill. Clean restrooms in the gift shop. Food available. Spectacular views. read more