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Cowgirls of the West Museum

205 W 17th St · Cheyenne, WY

Why you should go…

Cowgirls of the West Museum and Emporium is a nonprofit museum in downtown Cheyenne, Wyoming, founded in 1995 and opened to the public in 2001. It showcases artifacts, clothing and stories honoring rodeo riders, ranchwomen and suffragists who shaped the American West. An adjoining emporium sells Western gifts.

  • #museum
  • #history
  • #free
  • #western heritage
  • #women's history

Good to know

General museums guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Check the special exhibition separately

    Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.

  • Look for the free window

    Many museums run community days, member evenings, or discounted late openings. It is worth a look before you pay full price.

  • Travel light through the door

    Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.

  • Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons

    School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Cowgirls of the West Museum, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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  • Sightseeing
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