Tips For Visiting

BEFORE YOU COME . . .PLAN AHEAD

Use this information to assist in planning your trip to the Buffalo Bill Historical Center.

NEW! Frequently Asked Questions: Visiting the BBHC

During the summer months, the Historical Center expands its operating hours to meet your schedule. The Buffalo Bill Historical Center offers numerous activities, programs and events for children & adults. Read more about visiting with children and families.

Parking is plentiful - and free. RV parking and an adjacent dog run are also available for visitor use.

International Visitors

The Buffalo Bill Historical Center Visitor's Guide provides an overview and floor plan of the Historical Center in a printed, easy to read document. The Visitor's Guide is available in Japanese, Français, Italiano, Español, and Deutsch. Copies may be obtained at the Admissions Desk.

The Web site offers visitor information in Deutsch, Italiano, Nederlands and svenska.

Enhance Your Visit to the BBHC. . . Become a Member!

The Buffalo Bill Historical Center invites everyone - individuals, families and businesses across America and around the world - to become Members.

Bring Your Membership Card

When planning your trip to the Buffalo Bill Historical Center please bring your membership card for entry, and to obtain discount privileges afforded members on purchases from Museum Selections - our retail store.

Simple Rules

Museum artifacts may not be touched to ensure their long-term preservation.

No food or drink of any kind is allowed inside the galleries - whether in plain sight or in purses or backpacks.

Please be considerate of others when using cellular phones in the galleries; step into a public area when taking/making a call.

Considerate behavior is expected of all visitors.

Handheld and video cameras are permitted for non-commercial use in all permanent collections galleries, but prohibited in special exhibitions and as otherwise posted. The use of tripods is not permitted. No photographs or videotapes may be reproduced, distributed, or sold without permission from the Historical Center. Members of the media must first contact the Public Relations Department.

For Your Safety

Trained, knowledgeable security personnel wear official Historical Center security uniforms and badges. The main security desk is located at the front entrance. If you have an emergency or a concern of any kind, don't hesitate to speak with them.

Gallery guards wearing official blue blazers are also available throughout the galleries in case of any emergency or concern.

You must comply with the directions of the gallery guard.

Gallery capacity is at the discretion of the gallery guard.

Any group or individual whose behavior is disruptive will be asked to leave.

An aisle for public passage in the galleries must be maintained at a minimum width of 36 inches for wheelchair accessibility.

Climate

Cody and the Greater Yellowstone region has a dry, moderate climate. If you plan to visit between April and October, it can get warm during the day and cold in the evenings. Dressing in light layers is advisable even for midsummer visitors. Because winters in Wyoming can be quite cold and windy, warm clothing is recommended from November through March. Comfortable walking shoes are a must at all times. More information.

Dining Options

Food and beverages may not be brought into the Historical Center, and are restricted to the areas listed here.

The Mustang Grill

Enjoy soups, sandwiches, daily specials, snacks and beverages in The Mustang Grill. Located on the main level.

Pony Express-o offers a full espresso bar, as well as smoothies, Italian sodas and sweets. Our baristas are ready to serve you daily. Now you can enjoy a cold beer, choose from an assortment of local microbrews, or a glass of wine - adjacent to The Mustang Grill.

Dine in the Garden
Enjoy your lunch or beverage on the deck in the Greever Sculpture Garden. June through September.

"First Autos to Enter Yellowstone Park," ca. July 1915. Black and white photograph. Jack Richard Collection. P.89.2493