Buffalo Bill Center of the West

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720 Sheridan Ave
Cody, WY 82414
+1 (307) 587-4771
http://www.centerofthewest.org
Hours: Mar 1–Apr 30: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. daily May 1–Sep 15: 8 a.m.–6 p.m. daily. Sep 16–Oct 31: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. daily. Nov 1–30: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. daily. Dec 1–Feb 28: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thursday–Sunday. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s days. Since 1927, the Buffalo Bill Center of the West has been committed to the greatness and growth of the American West, keeping western experiences alive. The Center of the West, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, weaves the varied threads of the western experience-history and myth, art and Native culture, firearms, and the nature and science of Yellowstone-into the rich panorama that is the American West. The Center of the West has been honored with numerous awards, including TripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence for four years running.

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5.0231 reviews
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Jessica P.
7/30/2025

100% worth your time! Plan accordingly because this place is MASSIVE! Your ticket is good for two days, and you will need every bit of two days if you want to see it all. I only had a few hours...

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Susanna C.
9/5/2025

We initially thought each museum had its own admission fee. It turns out the admission fee provides access to the entire museum campus! Buffalo Bill was the centerpiece but there is also a Native...

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Sandy G.
8/12/2025

So very massive! We wished we had more time to explore it! My husband was enthralled with the weapons displays and amazing sculpture! It is VERY well put together!

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Nicholas R.
7/26/2025

The entry fee includes two days to visit. There is so much to see that it could take both. We spent about 3 hours and will be back on our next trip to Cody.

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Ellen B.
6/19/2025

Five stars all the way! This was a great museum right in the heart of Cody. It actually has about five museums in one and is somehow related to the Smithsonian. We didn't have a lot of time to...

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