WASHAKIE MUSEUM
History ~ Art ~ Earth Science


1115 Obie Sue
Worland, Wyoming 82401

E-mail: washakiemuseum@rtconnect.net

(307) 347-4784 or (307) 347-4102
Fax: (307) 347-4865

 

The Museum

THE MUSEUM exists to provide visitors the opportunity to relate to the living environment of the early settlers from thousands of years ago in our Colby Site display of the earliest mammoth kill site in North America to settlers of the west one hundred years ago in our Time Traveler's Room with covered wagon, sheep wagon, sod house, and beautiful display of western tack, including the first full term governor's saddle.

A room devoted to the culture of the Sheepeater Shoshone, features objects, descriptive labels and an actual Sheepeater lodge in the courtyard adjacent to the roomWE ALSO house a large collection of important historical photographs of the early settlement of the Big Horn Basin.

FOSSILS AND ROCKS are well labeled and displayed in a room devoted to prehistoric life and geology. The room culminates in a superb recreation of a rock art shelter complete with petroglyphs and rock art.

CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY, a room devoted to the culture of the Sheepeater Shoshone, features objects, descriptive labels and an actual Sheepeater lodge in the courtyard adjacent to the room.

ANOTHER WONDERFUL ROOM, The Family Discovery Center, introduces children to art and technology through hands on exhibits and "Art Happening" participation. The center includes a painting and puppetry area, computer lab with internet access, art games, and movies.

OUR PERMANENT contains many historical collection objects, a framed collection by a local portrait artist of area notables, and our bright collection of Chinese Children's paintings.

Our cases, hallway, board room, and large auditorium feature changing displays from the permanent collection or traveling exhibitions. Our auditorium, in addition to displays, can be set up nicely for musical or theatrical events.OUR CASES, hallway, board room, and large auditorium feature changing displays from the permanent collection or traveling exhibitions. Our auditorium, in addition to displays, can be set up nicely for musical or theatrical events.

Washakie Museum Hours:

Monday through Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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