The Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum in Cheyenne, Wyoming, preserves and shares the heritage of the American West through the story of Cheyenne Frontier Days. At 4610 Carey Avenue, beside Frontier Park and Lions Park, it combines Western history with displays such as historic carriages.
- Location: 4610 Carey Avenue, next to Frontier Park and Lions Park.
- Regular hours: Open daily
- General admission: $15; reduced rates and free admission are available for some visitors.
- Drive: About 8 minutes.
Finding the Old West Museum
The museum sits at 4610 Carey Avenue, beside Frontier Park and Lions Park in Cheyenne. Its location makes it easy to pair a museum visit with time in the surrounding park area.
When approaching through Frontier Park, the museum is beyond Old Frontier Town and on the north side of the Morning Star American Indian Village. The museum’s mission is to preserve and share the heritage of the American West as experienced through Cheyenne Frontier Days.
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Rodeo and Frontier-Days History
The museum traces the American West through Cheyenne Frontier Days, with historic objects and displays that connect the event to the region’s wider history. Founded in 1978, it operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Carriage Hall features historic carriages that document life, travel, and trade in the American West. The Western Art Show has been held since 1981; its committee has raised more than $3 million for the museum’s art education, exhibits, collections, and operating funds.
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Tickets, Hours and Visitor Access
The museum is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and general admission costs $15. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you go.
Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday: 9 AM–5 PM
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Seniors, first responders, military personnel, AAA members, and college students with valid student ID pay $12. Youth ages 12–17 pay $10. Children age 11 and under, as well as Museum and NARM members, enter free. The family rate is $35 for two adults and up to three youth.
During Cheyenne Frontier Days, hours extend to 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The museum’s own parking lot is unavailable during the event. Frontier Park public parking costs $25 per vehicle, while Park-n-Ride costs $20 per vehicle; both are payable by credit card. Designated assisted-parking areas are available in B Lot or at Park-n-Ride.
How do you get to the museum?
Cheyenne Guest Inn is about an 8-minute drive from the museum, and the inn offers two-star guest rooms. From I-25, follow Central Avenue east, turn right onto Kennedy Road, then turn left onto Carey Avenue.
During Frontier Days, parking access to Frontier Park is via Warren Avenue or Carey Avenue. Lots close at 1:00 a.m., and overnight camping is not permitted. The Park-n-Ride shuttle runs between Park-n-Ride and Frontier Park, with a stated ride time of five minutes; service hours vary with the event schedule.
FAQs
Where is the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum?
It is at 4610 Carey Avenue in Cheyenne, next to Frontier Park and Lions Park.
How much are tickets?
General admission is $15, with reduced rates for listed groups, free entry for children age 11 and under and Museum and NARM members, and a $35 family rate.
What are the museum’s regular hours?
Open daily. Extended hours apply during Cheyenne Frontier Days.