One of the best small town museums we have ever been to. We only had a little over an hour to spend…read moreand it was not enough. In particular, the Rock Sorings Massacre is moving and thoughtful. Ask about the statue dedicated to the Chinese miners who were murdered. https://www.wyohistory.org/encyclopedia/rock-springs-massacre

What a gem of a museum, we are so happy that we stopped by here!…read moreThis was a great surprise and really worth experiencing, highly recommend!

Stopped by recently while in town on business…read more Museum is open, HOWEVER you will need to wear a mask, sanitize your hands and sign in at the front desk (name, phone number, zip code) for contact tracing. The building itself inside is medium size (one room) but does have a good amount of displays. Quite a bit of history especially the Lincoln Highway, coal mining and John Wesley Powell's expedition to the Grand Canyon. Museum is FREE and situated downtown with shops within walking distance. If you have spare time, there is a place called "Expedition Park" which was the launching point for Powell's venture in 1869. The park itself is only about 1 mile (possibly closer) from the museum.

Sweetwater County museum in Green River, WY is another museum that I planned ahead to visit while…read morehanging out in Green River / Rock Springs, WY, while learning more about the history of the area. After visiting the one in Rock Springs, this one in Green River had one thing that the Rock Springs one didn't: a gift shop. The museum itself was FREE, which obviously you can't beat that price. The museum was small, but it had different stuff versus the Rock Springs one. Just different, but similar histories. Both museums had the Chinese worker massacre highlighted in both museums, which was unfortunate and sad, but that's how it was back then, and parts of it is happening now - in 2013, with illegal immigration in the United States. Located on the main drag on Flaming Gorge Way, they provide a private parking lot which was great. There were about 5 slots, but on a Friday afternoon going to a museum? Plenty of parking options. They are open from 10-6 daily, so I got in and had my fill. As mentioned before, the entire exhibit was limited and small, but plenty of exhibits that highlights the history of the area. The poignant exhibit of the Chinese massacre struck a cord, as I am Chinese too. Maybe its because the Chinese was brought in for cheap ass labor and the white unionized folks got angry and jealous that they were undercut somehow, which brought on this resentment and subsequent attack on these immigrants back in the 1800's. There were other parts of the museum that focused on the mining and the home life of the people who lived in Sweetwater County, which includes Green River and Rock Springs. The railroad and the Lincoln Hwy (I-80) was also displayed. Also, there were displays for the prehistoric man of how they may have lived way back when. Also there's also Native American exhibits as well. Compared to the Rock Springs museum, I would like to say that they provided a lot of everything to the table and each provide a nice historical representation. I have learned plenty during my trip so far to Green River and Rock Springs, Wyoming and hope you will too. The woman who was working at the gift shop was nice and welcoming. It was great to have visited here and soak it all in and immerse myself into history. Good times and good memories to be had. I must've spent a good hour before leaving. Thank you for being free though. I also left a donation before I left. Hope to come back sometime soon, when my travels permit me to do so. The gift shop sports various items that tells the history of Sweetwater county and its heroes, sights, and history. Mainly books and keepsakes that basically has a history or just apart of the area. They accept cash and the 2 major forms of plastic, so that's a great comfort. I didn't buy anything, but I feel fortunate to be able to visit and get reacquainted with my history again. Overall, recommended to go if you have a moment to spare and want to learn something. What you read in history class is exploded onto visual representations for all to remember and enjoy. It's great to smile and think that I remember this stuff from high school. I enjoyed coming here and hope you will too. It's great if you have the time on a lazy Friday or a long weekend to enjoy. Support your museum! A

Wonderful road trip stop for a step back in history! There are some interactive stops, two gift…read moreshops, and plenty of photo opportunities! It is like an open air museum in all of the best ways! Another major plus...dog friendly! The $8/person rate for out of state ($4 for residents) did seem a bit steep but it keeps things running which is great! Glad we stoped by!

We made a point to stop here on our RV trip from Cheyenne, Wyoming to Ogden, Utah so we could see…read moreFort Bridger. It was a Thursday when we arrived in town so it wasn't too busy yet with weekend tourism. We stayed nearby at the RV park and chose to drive over to the site. It was however close enough to walk if we wanted to. There was no one located near the parking lot to take our entrance fee, and a message was listed at the story board to check in and pay at the gift shop. You cannot drive through the fort, but you must walk from the parking lot through the property to see all the displays. We started walking around the site near the entrance and visited several buildings. You can walk around on your own and read the story boards located near each structure, bridge, or grassed area that details the significance of the item to the fort and it's operation. As we were just starting out walking around, it started to rain and we were unable to continue our trip. We did not make it back to the rear of the site or to the gift shop due to the rain. Since we were only there around 10-15 minutes, we wanted to spend more time on another visit so we will definitely be back again. Also, we could see from the bridge area that they had a very moving display of flags set up for a 9/11 Memorial. Very nice.

Amazing experience! The staff was amazing and the experience was unmatched for a museum! The…read moreatmosphere and selection was by far the best I've seen out of a museum in a long time. This museum has a little bit of everything the perfectly incorporates human history and paleontology. The fossils selection could use a little bit of improvement but is still excellent. The staff was enjoyable and genuinely fun to talk to! A genuine pleasure to be here and an amazing experience.

The Broadway Theater in downtown Rock Springs, Wyoming, is a wonderful venue for performing arts…read more Our community is indeed fortunate to have such place!

James Cash Penney (yes, his middle name really was Cash) founded the JCPenney chain of stores with…read morethe first one, the so-called "Mother Store" here in Kemmerer yelp.com/biz/jcpenney-kemmerer?hrid=I3AiDcYAi9MHNd2UJuIurQ. As the chain outgrew rural Wyoming, the company moved its headquarters to Plano Texas. But this is will always be where it started. The company took a huge hit due to COVID and the headquarters closed. The statue was shipped back here to Kemmerer and it was installed here in Triangle Square. The Bronze Penney, wearing a double-breasted suit and bow tie, was unveiled on August 28, 2021. He stands facing "The Mother Store" and only a few feet from the tiny house where he lived, which is now a museum. Penney, who lived to be 95, died in 1971. There is street parking all around. [* This is a reposted review that was removed because Yelp said the content appeared to be taken from another source. This is weird because I did the research and wrote the review from scratch. The original review was posted 8/10/2022 and at the time was my 17813rd review. *] [Review 19097 overall - 41 in Wyoming - 66 of 2023.]

What are the hours of this museum?? No one is answering the phone. And the hours are posted no…read morewhere that I can find.

Home/Museum of James Cash Penney and his family [Kemmerer WY]…read more After visiting the JCPenney mother store we headed towards the end of the block to see the humble home of James Cash Penney and his first wife, Bertha. I was able to do a self-guided tour and see the living room, dining room, kitchen, the back porch and upstairs bedroom. The home had one bedroom downstairs with a second room upstairs. Their back porch was made with packing crates... the names of the store merchants can still be seen on the boards. The home had white picket fences and a cute yard with cobblestone walkway. The museum is free to visit but donations are accepted. James Cash Penney passed away on February 12, 1971 in NYC. He was 95. What an extraordinary life he lived. The historic JCPenney House in downtown Kemmerer was added in 1976 to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a must see for those who love American history. Review #3484

This small house offers a glimpse into the life of a…read morebusinessman of the early 1900's, as well as of America in general. This stop takes less than an hour and is well worth it. The lady who works here is very familiar with the history of the Penney family.