Stopped by Rawlins, WY and I'm really glad we did the tour! You honestly have to book the tour or…read moreyou don't really see any of the actual prison. My kids (6, 7 years old) and my husband loved coming here. It was a great tour and we had a great tour guide (male, didn't catch his name) and it was really informative. We went to most of the rooms inside the prison and even went outside to see the yard. I wish they had more in the gift shop to purchase, but we ended up getting shirts and some penny coins from the machine. Definitely stop by if you are in the area! They have plenty of parking and even RV parking as we brought an RV.

This was a pretty disappointing stop for us on our travels. On the upside, you're allowed to bring…read moreyour dog on the tour (about 1 hour), so instead of leaving them in the RV,we brought them along. Our tour guide was very difficult to understand - my wife and I figure we understood about 25% of what she was saying. While it is an old abandoned facility, it doesn't appear the current owners are doing any maintenance at all. Things like sweeping the debris off the floors, replacing lightbulbs, etc. We were breathing in black mold and asbestos from the broken floor tiles all along the way. Wished we skipped it.

We are grown adults and got excited over EVERYTHING! Who doesn't love an old siren?! Gory history…read moreand human remains? Yes please! Cylinder phonograph? Heck yeah! Mammoth tusks?! Go. See. Adore it. The woman working it was an enthusiastic accommodating doll we loved her. I bought far too much swag. It was so random and a great way to start our road trip vacation. They deserve your love at this one.

Love taking my daughter here! It's fun to learn the history of RAWLINS and they have scavenger…read morehunts for the kids, which they change every few months, giving an opportunity for the kids to actually pay attention to other areas they may not have been as invested in on their first trip. Love this place and would suggest parents bring their kids a few times a year!

Although this museum is alright and you can see and learn a great deal of history about Saratoga…read moreand the surrounding area when you compare to the museum in the neighboring town of Encampment this one is not that great. Sure you get to see old gadgetry and such from the olden days but it is just not the same compared going to the Encampment one.

Saratoga has a way of making one fall head over heels for the place. You're not the first to do it,…read moreand won't be the last. So if you want to learn more about your new fling and how she became what she is today you need to learn about her past. You don't need to do a background check, you just need to pay a visit to the Saratoga Museum. It's not a huge city museum so adjust your expectations. But for where it is and what it has this is an interesting place. You'll leave knowing more about Saratoga than you ever imagined. Friendly staff, great exhibits, and at a reasonable price that helps the locals preserve their past is what you'll find here. If in Saratoga when they're open, take the time to check it out.

Love this wonderful museum! So beautiful and wonderful memories from the past! If you are in the…read morearea you need to stop in and it will be a place you will always want to come back to over and over again!

A quaint off the path museum that has interactions and real exhibits. my family of 4 loved this…read moreplace! The buildings and memorabilia are exception and it's free! Buy something from the gift shop and donate some money!

We had a great time learning about local history, lots of great exhibits. Our favorite was the…read moreVictorian home. The hands on kids room was a lot of fun. A few interactive things taken out for Covid and masks required but still plenty to see.

This place so well done if you are interested in Steamboat Springs history. Definitely worth an…read morehour or more. Curator/hostess very nice and informative.

HOURS: TUE - SAT 11AM - 6PM. CLOSED SUNDAY & MONDAY…read more This feels like an art gallery but certainly a spacious one. It's FREE but do cough up some money for donations. It was my impression that they do not have a permanent collection and instead have a revolving display of artists. When I stopped in, they had an exhibit showing works by American women artists. I really enjoyed the works and appreciated the focus on female artists considering the gender disparity in the art world (in regard to pay, exposure, gallery representation, etc). They also had free art magazines available in the library room in the back. The gift shop next door was small but nonetheless had a couple cute items for sale.

We went on St. Patricks day and found the entire collection was beautiful pieces dedicated to…read moreNative Americans. It's a quick and free indoor exhibit worth stopping in.

The museum does not charge for entry, but asks for donations. It's an interesting place to spend a…read morecouple of hours looking at a great variety of places. There's an elk kept on the property and the kids enjoyed playing with the museum cat and talking to the elk. I found the blacksmith very interesting to watch and talk to. This is a great place for kids to look around and see a lot of stuff.

Absolutely incredible collection of antiques! Was in awe the entire time with how much there is to…read morelook at. Awesome little area for the kids to enjoy as well. Lots of old heavy equipment outside and a cool elk who lives on the property. Lots of friendly cats roam the property and will follow you as you enjoy the views. Definitely going back!

If it wasn't for the fact that there are every bit of 278 people in this little hamlet, you could…read morebe forgiven if you completely by-passed this Historical Museum on the outskirts of the burgeoning metropolis known as Centennial, Wyoming. The roar of the dense traffic (an average of about 5-7 cars per hour) could lead you to worry as to whether crossing the oncoming lane of traffic on a narrow country lane is a safe bet. Well, worry no longer even though there are no actual plans to add a traffic light, additional stop sign, or even a blinking yellow crosswalk to this picturesque town. After an approximate 25 mile drive from Laramie, the mountains start getting bigger in your windshield - well, because they are getting closer. As you come down into the entrance of the valley, you begin to get the idea that you could actually live and retire here. Before you decide to do that, you really need to stop at this museum located at the entrance to the town just wear the signs warn the deer, elk, and occasional tourist to slow down to about 30. Warning: Not slowing down will cause you to miss the museum, the ice cream shop, the coffee drive-thru, the steak houses, the tavern, the little store, and might even get you a ticket from the lone policeman who sits in his patrol car just past the steak restaurant on the left. Be warned as it is definitely a speed trap and Barney Fife will stop you and throw you in the clink for trying to destroy this pristine haven with your Co2 emissions. It does not matter that it probably emits less than the flatulent cow herds scattered around town. Back to the museum that is on the left hand side of the road, DON'T MISS IT! It is run by volunteers who also recommend that you don't miss it. The people of the town don't want you to miss it. In fact, if Centennial had a mayor, they would probably campaign on the promise to bring more traffic to the Nici Self Historical Museum. So, DON'T MISS IT! Seriously, the museum is free but does accept donations to help keep the doors open, so contribute as much as you feel you can. The museum continues to add quaint exhibitions that show you things like the history of the town, the history of the mine which is now closed, and the ranching heritage of past generations. There are several very large ranches in the area that are still in operation. The exhibits also include items like a clawfoot metal bathtub, uniforms and outfits from over 100 years ago, an old train caboose, old fire engines, horse-drawn wagons, a nice wood-working shop exhibit, and even a distant relative of Mater of "Cars" fame sits ready to take on the next winter with his skis and tracks. Having been a funeral director in the past, it was also of interest that there is only one grave in this entire area and it is located at the museum. The grass is fairly well kept and it is fenced off, but no other cemeteries. The caretakers did not even seem to know why this is because many old towns even have some semblance of a Boot Hill. While you can probably see everything in less than an hour, you could easily spend closer to 2 hours reading all the interesting pieces of trivia and the history of the hardy generations who came to live where very few were willing to live at the entrance to some of the most beautiful country in the world. From their website: https://niciselfmuseum.org/ Nici Self Historical Museum 2734 Highway 130 Centennial, Wyoming 82055 Open Thursday through Monday, noon to 4 PM, Memorial Day through Labor Day Open Saturday and Sunday, noon to 4 PM in September

Great place for every family and history buff. Well restored, maintained historic items in many…read morebuildings and on the grounds. Helpful staff was there on Memorial weekend. The staff at the gift shop next door can also provide info if needed. Great places to eat, visit, shop in this small historical town, Awesome for family! Make sure you stop at this museum! The caboose is in the best shape I have ever seen for one this age. Way to go to the people who volunteer to keep this place going for others to enjoy!

Such a neat place on campus. Plenty of fossils and talks about Wyoming's geological history. Small,…read morebut able to spend a good couple of hours there

Be sure to stop at the University of Wyoming Geological Museum. Great dinosaur displays, well-done…read moreshort videos, and - best of all - the world's coolest sandbox ever. As you dig or mound, the topographical projector overhead adjusts to show the world you are creating. Not only that, when you hold your hand over an area, as if you are a cloud, you can make it "rain." Then the projector will show you where the rainwater would go, running down your continental divide, or creating a lake...which dries up before your eyes unless you put in more rain. It is fascinating. And FREE.