Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum
Founded in 1978, the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to cultivate and preserve the Western legacy of Cheyenne Frontier Days.
The Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum is one of the region’s premier year-round cultural attractions. Major events, exhibitions and activities include:
Origins and history of Cheyenne Frontier Days
Cheyenne Frontier Days Hall of Fame
One of the nation’s largest collections of carriages
Cultural and educational programs
Museum research center
Western art and folk art shows
Visiting exhibitions
Historic clothing and artifact collections
Annual Gala fundraiser
Special members only events
The Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum depends on individual and corporate funding for all programs and services, and for maintenance of permanent collections. Private support is essential to the museum’s mission of acquiring, preserving and interpreting the art and material culture of the American West, and critical to the museum’s ability to offer year-round educational, cultural and children’s programs.