Sweet nice lady, a beautiful small and cozy mueseum. Lots of plane parts on display, especially…read moregauges and real parts from real planes, presumably the WW2 era/fire fighting. A really nice lady was welcoming, and prices/donations are fairly cheap. You get to see all these real plane parts and war era items that would usually be encased by glass in major museums. In addition, you even get to see and feel real planes, which would usually be not allowedLocated at a resting stop, I'd highly reccomend this destination for those on the road!

Was not open when we visited but appears to be operating contrary to the other review. There's a…read morenewer bungalow in between several planes. Nothing huge but right at the rest stop, worth meandering around while your stretch if nothing more.

Top of the line museum with a rich history. Grey for locals and those passing through. Stop in take…read morea look , take your picture with a mammoth. They have many show and presentations happening all year.

We stopped here on our way between South Dakota and Yellowstone. We needed a break from driving,…read moreso we decided to go into this small museum after seeing a huge statue of a wooly mammoth outside of the very new building. The fee was reasonable, and the museum took us about 20 minutes total. The building and exhibits were top notch, and brand new. While the exhibits were not very big, they were educational and gave you information about the big horn basin area. They have an area dedicated to paleontology and one to archeology. I enjoyed getting to do something educational while needing a break, instead of just shopping or doing something mindless. If you are passing through this area, I'd take the time to stop and support this local museum.

One of the best small museums I have been to, and very tastefully well done. Such an important part…read moreof our country's history, and the Center staff were so kind and informative as well. If you're looking for something to do while in Cody/Powell, and you're into history, this is a must visit.

The Heart Mountain Center preserves what remains of the WWII Japanese American Confinement Camp…read more You can see what remains of the Root Cellar, Memorial Monument, Hospital, Guard Tower, and Barracks. Inside the center tells the personal stories and educates on the history of what happened there. This is such a great place to learn about the importance of the Japanese American history so that it can be told for many more generations. This center is open every day 10-5pm.

Old Trail Town is a relocated collection of a pioneer town. The buildings were relocated and…read morerestored from around Wyoming. The artifacts have little or no restoration to add to the authenticity of the town. There is a small graveyard on the site where the remains of several notable people have been relocated. Their life's story and how they died is on a plaque by each grave. I learned a lot about the old west here. The admission was reaspnable.

We were staying in Cody, Wyoming, on our way to Flathead Lake in Montana. We had a couple of hours…read moreto kill, so at the suggestion of the Chamber of Commerce, we decided to visit Old Town Trail. When we pulled up it looked really small, but when we got up to it, we saw that it was much bigger. Overall it was a great experience. At Old Trail Town, you will find artifacts from the Old West as well as grave sites of several notable Western figures. You will also find original cabins used by Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid as well as a Wyoming saloon frequented by Cassidy's "Hole-in-the-Wall Gang". Some of my favorites were the log cabin home of "Curley" a Crow Indian army scout who helped guide Lt Col. George A. Custer and the U.S. 7th Cavalry to the battle of the Little Big Horn in 1876, and the old schoolhouse.

Excellent history of Buffalo Bill and his accomplishments. Learned some background that I wasn't…read moreaware of along with a multitude of photos and art. A superior display of guns and rifles. A lot of art was displayed also. The cabins built inside were a great touch. Would highly recommend visiting the Centre.

Buffalo Bill Center of the West - A Whole Lot of Space, Not Enough Wow!…read more I really wanted to love the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. After all, we were in Cody, Wyoming, surrounded by all that incredible Wild West history! Unfortunately, this was one of the more disappointing stops on our trip. For such a large and highly promoted attraction, I found the experience surprisingly underwhelming. There seemed to be an awful lot of empty wall space, and I kept waiting for something to really grab my attention. Unfortunately, that moment never came. The dining options were also very limited. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt that perhaps it was because we were visiting later in the tourist season, but it was still disappointing for a major attraction. We even attended a live raptor demonstration, which sounded like it would be a highlight. Instead, it felt more like sitting through an educational lecture with a heavy-handed message than watching an engaging wildlife presentation. I certainly appreciate learning about animals and conservation, but there's a way to make education entertaining, and this just missed the mark for me. I understand that this museum probably appeals to serious history enthusiasts, and there's certainly a lot of Western heritage to explore. But as someone who enjoys history, wildlife, and unique experiences, I expected a lot more. Bottom line? Lots of square footage, not nearly enough excitement. I came looking for the Wild West and left feeling like I'd spent a little too much time in the Mild West. Not every stop on a road trip can be a winner, and unfortunately, this one wasn't for me.

Very nice history of ranching and cowboying in early development of West…read more Free (donation)...take the time and visit.

Wow! Plan to spend 2 or more hours. The philanthropic generosity of the Brinton's is appreciated…read more No fee for museum. House tour is $8 for adults. Lovely grounds and 1939ish hunting cabin. The Native art and artifacts are well displayed. All staff I encountered were very friendly and went out of their way to be accommodating. Free! Enjoy!

The museum, while small, has lots of Native American artifacts and art. Espiecailly interesting are…read morethe artwork drawn/painted on animal hides and canvas. A pony-sized horse model is adorned with beautiful and colorful Indian horse tack. The two steep flights of cement steps that lead guests up from the parking lot to the museum entrance might exhaust the faint-of-heart. There also are stairs among the first, second, and third floors, as well as an elevator. Admission to the museum is free however there is a $10 admission to the mansion (the reviewer did not visit).

If you're interested in learning more about the mining history in this small town, plan a visit to…read morethe Carbon County Historical Society's museum. They do a nice job of sharing the history-and there's much more than just mining, too! The main floor has neat antiques, old guns, clothing and items from yesteryear while the lower level is more about the mining history. They did a remarkable job downstairs making you feel like you're actually in a mine-it's pretty cool! Well worth a short visit while you're in town.

Very impressive collection of cultural and local history. My 4-year-old daughter loved it as much…read moreas I did.

It's an impressive mansion built by one of the earlier governors of the state before he went into…read morepolitics. It's like stepping into an old movie. Very well preserved place with a lot of the original furnishings. Definitely worth a detour in your plans to check this place out. The lady who works there greeted me when I walked in, gave me a breakdown of the history of the place as well as a couple brochures, and charged me $8 to wander around the 3-story house (plus basement) and the grounds, which was perfectly fine by me. There are modern public restrooms available in the basement and an elevator has been installed for tourists, though I preferred using the well-built stairways. Some of the rooms are guarded by plexiglass but you can see everything from the doorways. Other rooms you can enter. There's a framed description at the entryway of all the rooms and points of interest as you walk around. Anyway, they don't have a big gift shop like so many museums do, but they have post cards for sale.

The 1913 constructed mansion and carriage house both sit on nearly 4 beautiful acres in a…read moreresidential neighborhood near downtown Sheridan. Built by and once home to Texas born cowboy turned self made man John Kendrick who became a Wyoming State Senator, Governor and then in 1916 Wyoming's US Senator, the property is now owned by the State of Wyoming as a historic site. One of the things that makes this such a well maintained, fabulous tour back in time is that it was owned continually by the Kendrick family until the last member, John Kendrick's son Manville, moved on in the early 1960's at which time the state acquired it. Although the carriage house is now leased to a theater group and no longer open to tour, the entire 13,748 square foot mansion and all of the grounds are open to the public. See their website for hours which change seasonally. GOT A KICK OUT OF THIS "DO AS I SAY..." My husband and I noted during our walk about of the house that although Governor Kendrick supported legislation in Wyoming that limited alcohol and then as U.S. Senator he voted in favor of the January 1919 ratification of 18th Amendment which resulted in Prohibition effective January 1920 (until repeal in 1933 through passage of the 21st Amendment) neither he nor his wife believed Prohibition applied to them or their guests. In fact there was a grand for its' time liquor storage cabinet built in behind paneling in the main entry hall. In addition, an elevator shaft they built but in which they did not install an elevator, was used for storage for their fine wine collection. There you go. I will suspend my "isn't that just like a politician for do as I say not as I do" commentary. :-) FAVORITE ROOMS & FEATURES Worth a linger for me were the butler's pantry and kitchen on the first floor, the stellar for its' day powder bath on the first floor and the maid's quarters and bath on the upper floor. Oh, and that liquor storage behind the paneled wall of the entry of course. :-) Plus the detail and craftsmanship in the woodwork throughout the house, in particular the office, living room, main hall and ballroom, are beautiful. Photos are allowed but without flash so couldn't capture this for postiing images. BOTTOM LINE: Touring this house and the grounds was a delightful way to spend a couple of hours in Sheridan and the highlight of our relatively lowlight stop over there. We recommend it. THIS N THAT: 1) ENTRY FEE: into the mansion is only four bucks, two bucks if you have a Wyoming driver's license. Go. No fee required to walk the lovely grounds. 2) PARKING: two spots of accessible (aka ADA) parking are at the back of the mansion near an accessible ramp. Otherwise you need to park on street in the neighborhood in which the mansion is located and walk up the driveway to the front door. 3) ACCESSIBILITY: All four floors of the mansion are accessible by an (small and ancient but it works) elevator. You can park at the back of the mansion (two ADA spaces there). There is a ramp at the back entry to avoid the stairs at the front. You'll enter the back door at which there is a button to push to ring the docent who will promptly let you in. Nice. 4) TIME: They are open until 6p. Plan on spending a couple of hours.

I am not sure why there aren't any reviews since a lot of parents are taking advantage of their…read morechildren's event on Tuesdays.... I am sure they could use the feedback. I stopped by today and found out they had just had a renovation after I was greeted by the very friendly young woman working at the desk. The museum is very small, but lovely and their Native American section brought me to tears, and their new Suffragette section gave me a new respect for Wyoming... being the first state to give women the vote. I also really loved seeing the Antique Coal miners Union Badges.. huh... Early Women's Rights and Strong Union Ties.. what's up Wyoming!

From the owner: The Mission of the Sheridan County Museum is:…read more * To maintain the collections and exhibits pertaining to the history of Sheridan County and the closely related surrounding area and communities; * To develop and implement education plans for both children and adults to help educate our citizens on the rich historic and cultural heritage of our area; and * To responsibly care for the artifact collections which are held in trust for the benefit of the present and future citizens of Sheridan County.