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BIG TALES FROM THE BIGHORNS

 There is so much vibrant history here at the foot of the Bighorns. We share the stories of northeastern Wyoming through objects, photos, and other media in our exhibits and programs. Learn about geology, paleontology, and the archeological past of northeast Wyoming. Discover the history of people who are indigenous to the Bighorn Mountains from time immemorial. Explore the history of the Bozeman Trail; explorers and early settlement; farming, ranching, and rodeos; and the influence of coal mining on the area. Most importantly, learn about how this is all still relevant to how we live our lives here in Sheridan today. Programs and exhibits change throughout the year. 

Current Exhibits

DINOSAURS TO MAMMALS: 150 YEARS OF WYOMING PREHISTORY

March 2023-December 2024 

See the extinct dinosaurs, mammals, reptiles, fish, and birds that once called Wyoming home. On exhibit are the toe claw of a sauropod, a skull cast of the rhino-like Uintatherium, prehistoric fish, and more.

TRIBES AND TRAILS

Permanent Exhibit

Northeastern Wyoming was the home and hunting grounds of several Indigenous nations. See how the Bozeman Trail, Indian Wars, and Native American culture influenced this era in Wyoming history as cultures clashed.

ARCHAEOLOGY

EARLY SHERIDAN SETTLEMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Permanent Exhibit

 Discover the human history and prehistory of the Bighorn Mountains. 

EARLY SHERIDAN SETTLEMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

EARLY SHERIDAN SETTLEMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

EARLY SHERIDAN SETTLEMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Permanent Exhibit

John Loucks plotted Sheridan on brown wrapping paper one evening in 1882. Sheridan has grown and developed ever since. Take a walk down memory lane through  a diorama and photographs of early-Sheridan.

WELCOME TO THE BIGHORN NATIONAL FOREST

EARLY SHERIDAN SETTLEMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

BLACK DIAMONDS: COAL IN SHERIDAN COUNTY

Permanent Exhibit

Explore the history of the Bighorn National Forest beginning with the tie flume-era through to the Civilian Conservation Corps projects in the 1940s.

BLACK DIAMONDS: COAL IN SHERIDAN COUNTY

EARLY SHERIDAN SETTLEMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

BLACK DIAMONDS: COAL IN SHERIDAN COUNTY

Permanent Exhibit

The story of coal is one of importance in Wyoming history. For Sheridan County, black diamonds held the key to the success and development of the county. Discover the lives of the people who came to call Wyoming home as they labored to produce the life source of their communities.

THE LAND: AGRICULTURE IN SHERIDAN COUNTY

THE LAND: AGRICULTURE IN SHERIDAN COUNTY

THE LAND: AGRICULTURE IN SHERIDAN COUNTY

Permanent Exhibit

Learn about Centennial Ranches, what cattle breeds Sheridan is known for, the sugar beet industry, and more.

Exhibit Proposals

We are open to collaborating with curators and artists from throughout the Bighorn Mountain region on new and innovative exhibits, programs, publications, or other projects. Please consider our mission and current programming to determine whether your submission is appropriate to our Museum. 


Artists from Sheridan and northeastern Wyoming will receive priority consideration, although artists from all locations, and any stage of their career may be considered. Exhibits are generally scheduled 18 to 24 months in advance, but some exceptions may be considered. Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis. 


If you have questions, or want to submit a proposal, please email Dani Stuckle at director@museumbighorns.org for more information.


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