Hot Springs County Museum

Hot Springs County Museum One Hot Museum where History is COOL!! From Prehistoric to Pioneers, Cattle Kings to Outlaws, Wool Growers to Military. We Love History and It Shows!!

Over 16,000 sq feet of artifacts and exhibits. Visit the Wild Heart of Wyoming where our Roots are Rowdy and our Stories are EPIC!! One Hot Museum Where History is Cool ~ Over 16,000 square feet of compelling exhibits and fascinating stories that bring history alive. Thermopolis was home to some of the most interesting characters of the wild west and we have proof. Where else can you mosey up to t

he legendary Hole-in-the-Wall Bar, where famous men such as Butch Cassidy and Sundance Kid enjoyed refreshment. Peer into the businesses of the past as you stroll the boardwalk of Old Town Thermopolis recreated on our second floor. We have several displays in honor of military veterans from the early wars to the present. The geology section will rock your socks and don’t forget to check out the annex where a hundred-year-old schoolhouse opens its doors for class every spring! From Stagecoaches to Teacups, We Have It All!! Come and see for yourself and experience the essence of the past. Please visit our amazing gift / bookstore that funds important museum projects and supports our mission.

From Cowboys to Fossils! Check out our Fossil & Mineral room at the Museum!
08/19/2026

From Cowboys to Fossils! Check out our Fossil & Mineral room at the Museum!

Tour this Rock Age and come away with a deeper understanding of the minerals that can be found in Wyoming.

08/17/2026

Hot Springs County Museum will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, August 18th. We are a polling place for the County. Remember to Vote!

We will be open Wednesday.

07/30/2026
Advertisement from the Thermopolis Independent dated August 28, 1924! First Annual County Fair! Still going strong 10...
07/27/2026

Advertisement from the Thermopolis Independent dated August 28, 1924! First Annual County Fair! Still going strong 102 years later!

Two positions now open at the Hot Springs County Museum!
07/27/2026

Two positions now open at the Hot Springs County Museum!

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who donated, shared our posts, encouraged others to give, or simply cheered us on...
07/16/2026

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who donated, shared our posts, encouraged others to give, or simply cheered us on during WyoGives.

Your generosity means more than you know. Because of your support, we can continue preserving the history of Hot Springs County, caring for our collections, creating new exhibits, and providing educational opportunities for our community and visitors alike.

Every contribution no matter the size helps keep our museum thriving and ensures that the stories of those who came before us continue to inspire future generations.

We are honored to have such an amazing community standing behind us. Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us preserve our local history.

Thank you for making a difference.

07/15/2026
Wyoming taking care of it's own - the Cowboy way!
07/15/2026

Wyoming taking care of it's own - the Cowboy way!

Address

700 Broadway Street
Thermopolis, WY
82443

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+13078645183

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