The original Wyoming Pioneer Memorial Museum was built in 1925. The log structure was used until a new, modern facility was erected adjacent to it and dedicated in 1956. Since then the museum has been enlarged three times and many new exhibits have been added.

Among the exhibits you will see: the saddle of Range Detective Tom Horn, the mittens worn by “Portugee” Phillips on his historic ride, artifacts from the Johnson County Cattle War, and the original bar from the historic LaBonte Inn. As you tour the museum you will find everything from dolls and dishes to guns and harness. Traveling on the trails and life on the frontier was packed full of trials and hardships. Having very little to work with, they carved their futures out of next to nothing. Their strong will and hard work made settlement of Wyoming possible.

Over the years the museum has acquired a fine collection of art depicting life in the West, past and present. It also hosts various traveling exhibits and the permanent collection from the Cowboy State Art Spectacular. The museum is also the home of the annual Douglas Invitational Art Show and Sale.

Reprinted from museum brochure.