Is He Really Buried Here?
Join us every Wednesday in June, July and August at 11:30, noon, and 12:30 for a free presentation at the graveside.
William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody was buried on Lookout Mountain on June 3, 1917. Rumors circulate to the present day that he was really buried somewhere else.
Hear details about what led to the controversy and learn the real story at this FREE 15-minute graveside program.
To request an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter or CART, contact us at [email protected] or call (720) 865-2160. Please provide three business days’ notice.
History Hike and Museum: Lookout Mountain Park
On August 23, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. join a Buffalo Bill Museum staff member on this exploration of Lookout Mountain Park. Learn about the development of Denver Mountain Parks, see inside the historic Pahaska building, and hear why William “Buffalo Bill” Cody was buried on Lookout Mountain. All attendees will receive an admission pass to the museum. Please come prepared for this one-mile easy hike, which includes a few stairs. Meets at the Buffalo Bill Museum.
Registration is required and space is limited. Please register here.
Ages: 0-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.50
Ages: 18-64 . . . . . . . . . . . $7
Ages: 65+. . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.50
To request an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter or CART, contact us at [email protected] or call (720) 865-2160. Please provide three business days’ notice.
September’s Coffee with a Curator
On September 4, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. join a member of the museum staff as they share some of the items in the collection. Includes coffee, light refreshments, and admission to the museum. Held the first Thursday of the month, September through November. Different topics each month. Meets at the Buffalo Bill Museum.
This month, read a letter written in 1893 by an Argentinian Gaucho to his patron in Buenos Aires, sent while he was touring with the Wild West.
While there is no charge, registration is required, and space is limited. Please register here.
To request an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter or CART, contact us at [email protected] or call (720) 865-2160. Please provide three business days’ notice.
Shakespeare in the Parking Lot
On September 6, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. enjoy a free one-hour performance of A Midsummers Night’s Dream by actors from the Denver Center for the Performing Arts in the museum’s parking lot. Bring a lawn chair, sunscreen, and a hat. Registration is not required.
To request an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter or CART, contact us at [email protected] or call (720) 865-2160. Please provide three business days’ notice.
October’s Coffee with a Curator
On October 2, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. join a member of the museum staff as they share some of the items in the collection. Includes coffee, light refreshments, and admission to the museum. Held the first Thursday of the month, September through November. Different topics each month. Meets at the Buffalo Bill Museum.
This month, learn more about the “20 Days or Buffalo Bill’s Pledge” script and Cody’s acting career.
While there is no charge, registration is required, and space is limited. Please register here.
To request an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter or CART, contact us at [email protected] or call (720) 865-2160. Please provide three business days’ notice.
November’s Coffee with a Curator
On November 6, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. join a member of the museum staff as they share some of the items in the collection. Includes coffee, light refreshments, and admission to the museum. Held the first Thursday of the month, September through November. Different topics each month. Meets at the Buffalo Bill Museum.
This month, learn about some of the 2,000 images in our collection that are currently not on exhibit.
While there is no charge, registration is required, and space is limited. Please register here.
To request an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter or CART, contact us at [email protected] or call (720) 865-2160. Please provide three business days’ notice.
