Excellent history of Buffalo Bill and what he did . Got to learn some stuff about him that I…read morewasn't aware of . A superior display of guns and rifles. A lot of art was displayed also. Would highly recommend visiting the Centre.

We came here to experience the history and culture of the area. This place has 5 different museums…read more The first has exhibitions of the natural wildlife in Wyoming, geological exhibitions. There is a museum dedicated to the life and times of Buffalo Bill Cody. This includes clothing and items from his traveling show. If you're into firearms, there is an exhibitions that features nearly every kind of gun and rifle made and used in the old west. There is an art exhibition that features collections from local artists. And finally, there is an exhibition that features yhe history of local Native American tribes to the present day. There is an eatery and a gift shop. Be prepared to pay a hefty price at these places. The admission is well worth it if you take the time to see and read at each exhibit. You could literally spend 2 days to see it all.

Old Trail Town is a relocated collection of a pioneer town. The buildings were relocated and…read morerestored from around Wyoming. The artifacts have little or no restoration to add to the authenticity of the town. There is a small graveyard on the site where the remains of several notable people have been relocated. Their life's story and how they died is on a plaque by each grave. I learned a lot about the old west here. The admission was reaspnable.

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.

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.

My husband and I visited the museum & toured up the Mtns to see fossils sticking out of the Mtns…read more That was many years ago but the dinosaurs were just as amazing as they would be today to see. It was so worth visiting-I'm a dinosaur buff and it was great watching thu a glass to see the restoration of bones.

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.

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.

Unbelievable. We…read morewere on our way to the Grand Tetons and this place caught our attention because of the tanks parked out front. We read the sign and decided to stop. We expected to see a bunch of tanks. But OMG - this place has incredible displays. It's not just a bunch of tanks and armor, it's full sets with animated backgrounds and sounds. Bombers flying overhead with bombs blasting. Not over the top PTSD triggering scenes, but enough to seed your imagination so you can better understand what the men and these machines went through. In most if not all respects this museum is better than the Smithsonian. Yes, it's a lot of armor, but there are all kinds of it, many from different countries, and even a few aircraft. Also, don't miss the vault full of every type of rifle you can imagine - including the one that shot the first bullet of the Revolutionary war. We stopped here on a whim. Our next stop will be planned. Don't miss this place.

I had a very difficult time reconciling my feelings after leaving this museum. It is a very…read moreimpressive collection of guns, tanks, trucks, cannons. Any war buff would love it. With the technological innovations that come with war, comes a huge human cost.This museum did a decent job of balancing those aspects. I am deducting one star off of my review for a very specific reason. Before entering the Holocaust section, there is a trigger warning, letting viewers know there are images that some may find disturbing. There is no such warning before entering the Vietnam section. This area of the museum is very realistic with dim lighting, bamboo shoots, and literal "Charlie in the trees", waiting to be illuminated and startle you. Many Vietnam veterans, like my father, are suffering from PTSD. Knowing how many of them will probably visit this museum, there needs to be some sort of warning before entering this area!