This is a beautiful and far-ranging museum. We stopped in for a few hours on our tour of the…read moreregion. The museum is set up like a wagon wheel with five spokes each dedicated to a particular subject. Cody, I.e., Buffalo Bill, Firearms through history, Plains Art, Plains Indians and Plains Animals. We spent time in the first three. Each was worth a look and we could have stayed longer in the Art section. We have been to Cody's gravesite in Golden, CO, so it was great to get a comprehensive view of his life and impact on the Nation. The firearms section was amazingly in depth and we should have got a private guide. We enjoyed the Art section but ran out of time. I particularly liked the Remington sculptures. A great stop but make sure you leave enough time. Mark & Nancy.

"If you know your history Who the heck do I think I am?…read moreI'm just a Buffalo Soldier In the heart of America" (Bob Marley) You will surely get your money's worth when you visit the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming. How about five museums under one roof!! In fact, there is so much to see that your admission ticket is valid for two days. So, what's there? Let's start with Draper Natural History Museum with exhibits on ecology, wildlife, and geology. We were treated to a wonderful exhibition of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem through immersive, interactive exhibits. We were treated to an awesome Birds of Prey segment and saw handlers talk about the Bald Eagle, Peregrine Falcon, and Turkey Vulture. This was staged outdoors in a big courtyard with bleacher seats. Next, we walked through the Buffalo Bill Museum, saw a highlight video of his amazing life. He was a frontiersman, scout, and showman who became one of the most iconic figures of the American West, gaining fame as a Pony Express rider and Army scout. He was a flamboyant performer and became one of America's first pop culture icons, founding the wildly popular "Buffalo Bill's Wild West". The show toured internationally and at times also starred Sitting Bull and Annie Oakley. The Whitney Western Art Museum celebrated the American West through paintings, sculptures, and mixed media. We saw beautiful examples of art that documented cowboy and Native American culture. Then we saw the Plains Indian Museum that documented the cultures and histories of Native peoples from the Great Plains. We saw examples of clothing, living quarters, children's toys, Lakota beadwork, and Cheyenne regalia. Lastly, we looked at the innovation and history of weapons in the Cody Firearms Museum. It houses one of the most comprehensive collections of American and international firearms, with over 7,000 guns and 30,000 related artifacts. If you are interested in the evolution of firearms technology, their role in military history, hunting, sport, and popular culture, you will spend hours here Together, these museums tell the story of Yellowstone and the American West --all in one place under one roof.

We were staying in Cody, Wyoming, on our way to Flathead Lake in Montana. We had a couple of hours…read moreto kill, so at the suggestion of the Chamber of Commerce, we decided to visit Old Town Trail. When we pulled up it looked really small, but when we got up to it, we saw that it was much bigger. Overall it was a great experience. At Old Trail Town, you will find artifacts from the Old West as well as grave sites of several notable Western figures. You will also find original cabins used by Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid as well as a Wyoming saloon frequented by Cassidy's "Hole-in-the-Wall Gang". Some of my favorites were the log cabin home of "Curley" a Crow Indian army scout who helped guide Lt Col. George A. Custer and the U.S. 7th Cavalry to the battle of the Little Big Horn in 1876, and the old schoolhouse.

Good for kids But no bathrooms or Drinks or food allowed but fun after all Lots of history and no…read moresmokeing I am giveing 5 Starts

One of the best small museums I have been to, and very tastefully well done. Such an important part…read moreof our country's history, and the Center staff were so kind and informative as well. If you're looking for something to do while in Cody/Powell, and you're into history, this is a must visit.

The Heart Mountain Center preserves what remains of the WWII Japanese American Confinement Camp…read more You can see what remains of the Root Cellar, Memorial Monument, Hospital, Guard Tower, and Barracks. Inside the center tells the personal stories and educates on the history of what happened there. This is such a great place to learn about the importance of the Japanese American history so that it can be told for many more generations. This center is open every day 10-5pm.

Awesome museum with active dig sites. Very educational and interesting for young and old. Check the…read morewebsite for hours and tour info. This is the best dinosaur museum I've been to.

My dinosaur loving kids absolutely LOVED this museum! The staff wasn't terribly friendly, but it…read moredidn't detract from the experience. We would like to do the actual Dino dig site for our next visit. I would definitely add it to your list of places to visit if you're in the area.

Top of the line museum with a rich history. Grey for locals and those passing through. Stop in take…read morea look , take your picture with a mammoth. They have many show and presentations happening all year.

We stopped here on our way between South Dakota and Yellowstone. We needed a break from driving,…read moreso we decided to go into this small museum after seeing a huge statue of a wooly mammoth outside of the very new building. The fee was reasonable, and the museum took us about 20 minutes total. The building and exhibits were top notch, and brand new. While the exhibits were not very big, they were educational and gave you information about the big horn basin area. They have an area dedicated to paleontology and one to archeology. I enjoyed getting to do something educational while needing a break, instead of just shopping or doing something mindless. If you are passing through this area, I'd take the time to stop and support this local museum.

Sweet nice lady, a beautiful small and cozy mueseum. Lots of plane parts on display, especially…read moregauges and real parts from real planes, presumably the WW2 era/fire fighting. A really nice lady was welcoming, and prices/donations are fairly cheap. You get to see all these real plane parts and war era items that would usually be encased by glass in major museums. In addition, you even get to see and feel real planes, which would usually be not allowedLocated at a resting stop, I'd highly reccomend this destination for those on the road!

Was not open when we visited but appears to be operating contrary to the other review. There's a…read morenewer bungalow in between several planes. Nothing huge but right at the rest stop, worth meandering around while your stretch if nothing more.

Wow. This place blew us away with how big it was and how many items it had. Everything from old…read morewagons to the original bar from the Hole in the Wall Bar that Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid frequented in Thermopolis. They have many items from the 1800s forward. The museum had tons of items that shows what a general store, a newspaper office, a bank, a blacksmith shop, and many other examples of life in the late 1800s. The building is very deceiving because it has a full basement. It took is over 2 hours to go through the entire museum. We were all impressed with the amount of items on loan from local residents. It is obvious that the community is very supportive of the museum. They have a large amount of the museum dedicated to the armed forces and the local contributions of individuals and families.

My friend and I booked a cow elk hunt with Wood River in October and I can't say enough good things…read moreabout this hunt. From the day we arrived we were treated like we were family. The accommodations were clean and comfortable. The food was like you were eating at a high end restaurant every night. Our guide had grown up in the area and was very knowledgeable about where the elk would be moving and where we needed to be. We shared a lot of laughs with him but when it came time to hunt, it got very serious. Like any elk hunt, there was plenty of walking at some altitude so come in the best shape that you can. The hard work paid off as we both tagged out on the second day. Once we got the elk off the mountain and in the cooler, the guys helped us pick out a processor to take them to. I would highly recommend Wood River to anyone that is looking for a Western elk hunt and wants to be treated like their trip really matters to the outfitter.

We had the opportunity to visit Wood River Ranch recently, and had a wonderful time. We stayed in…read moreone of the "Hawk's Rest" rooms, which was very clean and well kept. In addition, the staff was very welcoming, and made us feel like one of the family. The ranch itself is located in a beautiful valley, which is teaming with wildlife, such as antelope, elk and even moose, all of which we saw. While at the ranch, we had a lot of relaxing down time, but also did some great hikes as well some fishing. With the Wood River just a short walk across the road, we were able to fish several times, and caught (and released) a number of very nice cutthroat trout. Since we flew into Cody, we spent some time in town and highly recommend that you set aside at least a half or full day for the Buffalo Bill Historical Center. We were pleasantly surprised by both the quality and quantity of western art, historical displays and the firearm collection. It is truly a world class museum. Since the ranch is also an easy drive from Yellowstone, we took a day trip to the park, did a driving tour, two different hikes, and still had time to stop in Cody for dinner on the way home, and then stop at the Cowboy Bar in Meeteetse for a night cap. The Cowboy Bar was like stepping back in time, and you could really feel the history. I mean really, how often do you get to have a drink in a bar that Butch Cassidy drank in! In summary, we had a great time at the ranch, and the surrounding area, and would highly recommend that you visit yourself.

This place is incredible. I had two military veterans with me. One from the Vietnam era and one…read morefrom the current era. They both said there were vehicles in here they'd never seen or heard of before.

This place was amazing and exceeded any expectations we had. We planned to stop by for an hour or…read moreso and couldn't believe we were there for almost 4 hours. This was the best museum I have ever seen (and I've been to a lot). I highly recommend to make this part of your trip! *I would recommend a warning for veterans with PTSD. The section on Vietnam especially was very emotional.