Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Cody
Facts and practical information
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West, formerly known as the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, is a complex of five museums and a research library featuring art and artifacts of the American West located in Cody, Wyoming. The five museums include the Buffalo Bill Museum, the Plains Indians Museum, the Whitney Western Art Museum, the Draper Natural History Museum, and the Cody Firearms Museum. Founded in 1917 to preserve the legacy and vision of Col. William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody, the Buffalo Bill Center of the West is the oldest and most comprehensive museum complex of the West. It has been described by The New York Times as "among the nation's most remarkable museums." ()
Buffalo Bill Center of the West – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Buffalo Bill State Park, Old Trail Town, Buffalo Bill Dam, Cody Dug Up Gun Museum.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Buffalo Bill Center of the West open?
- Monday 8 am - 6 pm
- Tuesday 8 am - 6 pm
- Wednesday 8 am - 6 pm
- Thursday 8 am - 6 pm
- Friday 8 am - 6 pm
- Saturday 8 am - 6 pm
- Sunday 8 am - 6 pm