Help Preserve the Spirit of the American West
Group Sales
William F. Cody and group of cowgirls from the 101 Ranch Wild West, ca.1916. William F. Cody Collection. P.69.854
The Group Experience
Live it...the Spirit of the American West, here, at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center!
Take a quick video tour!
Are you a tour company representative interested in a DVD copy of this video? Please e-mail Debra or call her at 307.578.4114.
Bronze award winner!
We are honored to have been named one of America’s “favorite museums for group travelers” by the National Tour Association (NTA), the leading association for professionals serving travelers to, from, and within North America. The Center won NTA’s Bronze Award in the category, tied with New York’s American Museum of Natural History. The Gold Award went to the Smithsonian Institution and the Silver to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Group Rates
Non-commercial groups
Groups of 15 or more pre-formed, non-commercial groups—conventions, corporate, youth clubs, religious, reunions, senior clubs and centers, universities.
| Adults/seniors | $16 |
| Youth (ages 6 – 17) | $8.50 |
| Children (ages 5 & under) | Free! |
Commerical tour operators
Click here for special rates for commercial tour operators. For more information, please e-mail Debra Elwood or call her at 307.578.4114.
Facility rentals
Facilities rental and special event location inquiries: Please visit our Facility Rental page, e-mail Charlene Magargal, or call her at 307.899.3305.
School groups
Public schools: Please visit our School Programs section or contact our School Services Coordinator, Megan Smith.
Facility features and amenities:
Get the lay of the land by viewing our Visitor Guide.
- Restaurant & Coffee Bar
- Museum Store
- Auditorium (Seating capacity 160)
- Classrooms
- Free parking
- Bus unloading area
- Bus parking
- Wheelchairs
- Visitor guides in selected languages
- Immaculate restrooms
- Outdoor gardens & sculptures
- Research library
- Free internet access
- Automated teller machine
Proud member of the American Bus Association and the National Tour Association
The Buffalo Bill Historical Center is a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate
Western Immersion Experiences
Want more? Dying to get up close and personal with a real cowboy, an artist, or even a rattlesnake? Give us a call and we will arrange one of our entertaining yet educational Western Experiences as an add-on to your visit! Check them out below.
Western Experiences Brochure (2 page PDF)
Not enough time to do it all? Schedule one of our unforgettable experiences as a stand-alone activity.
Saddlebag Lunch
Savor a fast and easy lunch at the Bison Byway, a comfortable, no waiting-in-line area designated just for groups. Lunches include a sandwich, pasta salad, fresh fruit, chips, homemade dessert, and a variety of drinks - plus your very own bucking bronco neck scarf/napkin to keep!
Price: $14 per person plus tax and service charge Advance notice and guarantee counts are required. Volume discounts available.
GUARANTEED COUNT HOTLINE 307.587.4771 Ext. 4333: Please call 72 hours in advance to update your pre-scheduled Saddlebag Lunch count.
The Eatery and Coffee Bar
During the months of October through April, the Eatery offers deli sandwiches, hot dogs, soup, and chili served from our Coffee Bar, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
View our complete summer MENU, available May through September. Please note: in scheduling your visit, major arts events during the third week in September require us to offer limited services.
The Coffee Bar features hot and cold drinks along with an assortment of tasty snacks and desserts.
Maps & Mileage
Find your way to Wyoming, Cody, and the Buffalo Bill Historical Center!
Wyoming and surrounding states
Yellowstone National Park and the surrounding area
Mileage between selected cities
Itinerary
Complete your visit with a look at what else is happening in the Cody area. Check it out here: Sample itinerary
Another famous group from our digital collection...
Buffalo Bill's Wild West Cowboy Band, circa 1890. William F. Cody Collection. P.69.1143
See you down the Wyoming trail!
Sharpshooter Annie Oakley fascinated audiences of Buffalo Bill's Wild West. Read more about her life in our biography of her.
Carl Preussl (1894 – after 1934) Old Faithful, 1929 oil on canvas. 3.01
Yellowstone has always inspired artists as well as scientists and nature lovers. See the nature of Yellowstone through art.
Framed monotype by Donna Howell-Sickles. Click to find more unique works available for purchase.
Artwork, fashion, furniture, and decorartive arts objects—generously donated to support our fundraising efforts. Call 307.578.4030 to purchase a unique item!
Winchester Model 1876 short rifle. Gift of Olin Corporation, Winchester Arms Collection. 1988.8.191 With saddle, ca. 1900. 1.69.875
The firearm is integrally tied to the story of the history and culture of the West.
Need a venue for your meeting, dinner, conference, or elegant reception? Let us host your event in a conference room, gallery, or garden. Find out more...