The
Buffalo Bill Museum
features over 3000
sq. ft. of exhibit
space focusing on
the life, times,
and legacy of William
"Buffalo Bill"
Cody. 80% of the
space is devoted
to permanent
exhibits. These
tell the story of
Buffalo Bill and
how his legacy developed.
A temporary (link
to page jump) exhibit
area offers a new
display every fall,
thus providing a
new look and new
story for frequent
visitors. Visitors
are invited to tour
at their own pace,
enjoying videos
and exploring our
interactive exhibit
areas. An introductory
video provides an
overview of Cody
and a history of
the Museum and Park.
Listing
of Permanent Exhibits
The
Buffalo Bill Story Based on
the latest research
about Buffalo Bill,
includes rare and
never-before-seen
artifacts including
the Stetson hat
worn by Buffalo
Bill at the last
performance before
his death. Other
rare artifacts include
a peace pipe that
belonged to Sitting
Bull and the head
of the last buffalo
shot by Buffalo
Bill. Posters, photographs
and archival materials
supplement the many
artifacts in the
exhibit that belonged
to Buffalo Bill.
Visitors also can
hear early recordings
of Buffalo Bill’s
voice introducing
the Wild West show
and the “Buffalo
Bill Farewell March,”
played during the
1912 performance
season.
Buffalo
Bill’s Death
Twenty thousand
people were in attendance
when Buffalo Bill
was buried on Lookout
Mountain in 1917.
This exhibit provides
many of the little
known details leading
up to the following
the spectacle.
Buffalo
Bill's burial on
Lookout Mountain
A Visit to the Wild West
Posters, programs, famous performers, exciting acts ... these are all components of Buffalo Bill's Wild West. This exhibit explores each of these components, and more. At the end of the display, you can learn whether or not the Wild West visited your town, or perhaps the home of your ancesters. Who, in your life, might have made a visit to the Wild West?
The Americans
Buffalo Bill’s
relationship with
American Indians
evolved during his
lifetime. Originally
a scout during the
Indian wars, he
later became an
advocate for American
Indians and was
well known for treating
them with equality
and respect during
his years with Buffalo
Bill’s Wild
West.
Firearms
Firearms were an
important part of
the American West.
This exhibit features
two displays, one
focusing on guns
belonging to, or
relating back to,
Buffalo Bill and
the Wild West, and
the second featuring
weaponry favored
by native Americans
of that time.
Kids’
Cowboy Corral
Design a brand,
dress as a cowboy,
sit in a saddle
and try to lasso
a calf! This interactive
area offers hands-on
fun for children
of all ages.
This
interactive area
of the museum is
hands-on fun.