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Washakie Museum & Cultural Center

2200 Big Horn Avenue · Worland, WY

Why you should go…

The Washakie Museum & Cultural Center in Worland, Wyoming interprets the prehistory, archaeology and settlement history of the Big Horn Basin. Exhibits include Indigenous artifacts such as a Shoshone tipi and horn bow alongside displays on early ranching, homesteading and regional paleontology. The museum offers guided public tours and serves as a hub for local cultural programming.

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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 Washakie Museum & Cultural Center, ordered by straight-line distance.

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  • Stay
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    Greybull Motel

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