Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Guide 2022
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MUSEUMS CHEYENNE
Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum 4610 Carey Ave. • 307-778-7290 www.oldwestmuseum.org Admission Open Daily: 9 am - 5 pm Extended Hours During CFD™
Cheyenne Frontier Days™ history comes alive at the CFD™ Old West Museum! Inside the 17 Museum, you will experience the stories of the individuals, livestock and organizations whose distinctive contributions to Frontier Days have helped grow a dream into “The Daddy of ‘em All.” Immerse yourself in the Western legend and travel through the rich history of Cheyenne Frontier Days™.
Cowgirls of the West Museum & Gift Shop 203 & 205 W. 17th St. • 307-638-4994
www.cowgirlsofthewestmuseum.com Extended Hours During CFD™ Fri., July 22 - Sat., July 30: 9 am - 5 pm Free Admission Tues. - Fri.: 11 am - 4 pm Sat.: 11 am - 3 pm A grass-roots museum dedicated 90 to the history and spirit of the western cowgirl and pioneering woman from early days to the present. One-of-a-kind displays from Cowgirl, Rodeo, and Ranching life. Gift Shop features unique and antique western and cowgirl items and collectibles, jewelry, furnishings, books and artwork. You don’t need to rope and ride just have the western spirit inside. Join us for pictures and autographs of State Rodeo Queens on July 29th at the Museum.
Nelson Museum of the West 1714 Carey Ave. • 307-635-7670 www.nelsonmuseum.com Admission Mon. - Fri.: 9 am - 4 pm Open Mon. - Sat. During Frontier Days™ Handicapped Accessible Audio Tours • Historic Location
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No visit to Cheyenne is complete until you’ve seen our extensive Native American and Cowboy collections! Some of the finest examples of Indian beadwork, basketry, pottery, quilled items and jewelry are on display. The exhibits also feature the U.S. Cavalry, the leatherwork of F.A. Meanea and the silver artistry of Edward H. Bohlin.
Please call the museums for current exhibits.
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Historic Governors’ Mansion 300 E. 21st St. • 307-777-7878
Free Admission $5 Suggested Donation Hours During CFD™ Daily: 9 am - 5 pm Step into history with a self-guided tour of Wyoming’s elegant Colonial Revival 14 Executive Mansion. Built in 1905, it served as home to Wyoming’s Governors for 71 years, including the United State’s first elected woman governor, Nellie Tayloe Ross. The Mansion’s history is enhanced by cell phone audio tours and electronic touch-screen videos featuring Wyoming Governors, First Ladies, womens’ suffrage, the Cold War era and mansion architecture. Visit our facebook page at HistoricGovernorsMansion for additional information.
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