Meeteetse Museums

Meeteetse Museums The Meeteetse Museums includes the Charles Belden Museum of Western Photography, the Meeteetse Museum
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The Meeteetse Museums are located in Meeteetse, Wyoming, a town in Park County not far from Yellowstone National Park, The museums are governed by the Meeteetse Museum District and consist of the Charles Belden Museum of Western Photography, the Meeteetse Museum, and the First National Bank Museum, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. The Belden Museum features the historic wester

n photographs taken by Charles Belden on the famous Pitchfork Ranch near Meeteetse during the early 20th century. The Belden Museum is also home to the Olive Fell Gallery, the "Little Wahb the Grizzly" and Wolves Exhibit, plus great examples of collectible Thomas Molesworth furniture. The Meeteetse Museums feature exhibits on the legendary Meeteetse Mercantile, the endangered black-footed ferrets, Mike Crocker's Grand Slam of North American Wild Sheep, and much more. The newly restored Bank Building houses the Bank Museum and tells the story of this business in its original setting. The Meeteetse Museums offer free tours to exciting places throughout the summer, such as Legend Rock, the Ghost Mining Town of Kirwin, and the townsite of the notorious Arland. Please visit our calendar at meeteetsemuseums.org to see what's going on!

Join the Meeteetse Museums on June 20th at 3:00 PM for Photographing Things with Wings, a discussion of some basic tips ...
06/09/2026

Join the Meeteetse Museums on June 20th at 3:00 PM for Photographing Things with Wings, a discussion of some basic tips for capturing images of birds and insects. This discussion/how-to guide will be led by Kathy Lichtendahl. Beginner photographers welcome, including those who mostly use their smartphones for photos!

Kathy is a professional nature photographer based in Cody, Wyoming, where she has owned and run Light in the Valley, LLC since 2014. A graduate of the Photographic Communications program at Northwest College, Kathy went on to teach at the college between 2015 and 2018. Her images can be found accompanying stories promoting conservation in a wide variety of local, regional, and national publications. Kathy also spends a number of weeks each year leading workshops in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and beyond for several well-known photo expedition companies. Kathy’s work can be seen on her website at www.kathylichtendahl.com.

This presentation is free and open to the public.

We are temporarily closed this morning while we install new double-pane windows in the front room of the Belden Museum. ...
06/09/2026

We are temporarily closed this morning while we install new double-pane windows in the front room of the Belden Museum. We are always working to preserve and improve our spaces, and we can't wait for you to see the finished look.

The main Museum building will reopen to the public once the installation wraps up later today. We appreciate your flexibility and patience, and we look forward to welcoming you in this afternoon to enjoy the exhibits!

We love a good history mystery, but we need your help to solve this one! Calling whoever left this incredibly neat cup o...
06/06/2026

We love a good history mystery, but we need your help to solve this one! Calling whoever left this incredibly neat cup on our windowsill recently—first of all, thank you for thinking of us, but second of all, we need you to come tell us its story! The inside is pretty rusted, but we can make out the words “Compliments of Meeteetse Mercantile Co Meeteetse, Wyoming.”

We would absolutely love to submit this piece to our collections committee for official acceptance into the museum, but to do that properly, we need its history. Was this a gift with a purchase at the old Merc? What years was it actively used? Was it intended for drinking out of, or did it serve as a grain or flour scoop? If you are the mystery donor, please reach out to us so we can give this artifact the proper documentation it deserves. You can call the museum at 307-868-2423, email [email protected], or just swing by the desk in person to chat!

There are still openings for both Legend Rock tours on June 13th! The tours are limited to two groups of 10 people; pre-...
06/06/2026

There are still openings for both Legend Rock tours on June 13th! The tours are limited to two groups of 10 people; pre-registration is required. The first tour will start at 9:30 AM and the second at 11 AM. Register by calling (307)868-2423 or by visiting the Meeteetse Museums in person.

Legend Rock is located about 40 miles south of Meeteetse; participants must provide their own transportation to the Legend Rock site.

Huge thanks to our new summer worker, Lilly Paisley, and volunteer J.T. Currie for a highly productive day of gardening ...
06/05/2026

Huge thanks to our new summer worker, Lilly Paisley, and volunteer J.T. Currie for a highly productive day of gardening yesterday! The Native Plant Garden is looking more refreshed and is ready for mulch!

Summer hours at the First National Bank Museum have just been finalized! Looking to make some interesting plans this sum...
06/02/2026

Summer hours at the First National Bank Museum have just been finalized!

Looking to make some interesting plans this summer? Whether you're a certified history buff, a curious local, or just looking for a cool escape from the midday heat, we can't wait to welcome you back through the historic doors of Meeteetse’s First National Bank Museum!

Starting this week, you can step back in time and explore our exhibits during the Bank’s open summer hours. Throughout June, July, and August, the Bank will be open from 10 AM to 5 PM, Thursdays to Saturdays.

Stop by the Meeteetse Museums today to marvel at this stunning quilt and grab your raffle tickets to take it home! The C...
05/30/2026

Stop by the Meeteetse Museums today to marvel at this stunning quilt and grab your raffle tickets to take it home! The Chatelaine Quilt Guild has generously donated the breathtaking "Woven Valor" quilt to support the Meeteetse Summer Work/Exploration Program. Every ticket you buy directly supports the youth of our community, helping them learn, grow, and explore job paths this summer.

Tickets are one for $5 or five for $20. You need not be present at the drawing to win! Purchase tickets in person at the Museums or online here: https://townmeeteetse.betterworld.org/giveaways/woven-valor-bargello-quilt?fbclid=IwY2xjawSGyTFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFweUFqME5YYmpHSGNSMGhTc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjME1oMtaPSWHh0w_PCG4euVdhcGrpfVs6LUpOklk79alIx2r_uj_iQn9RdA_aem_2ZH9Is12aItK2DgVApUJUA

We're finalizing our plans for WyoGives! Interested in helping by providing a match or challenge to help us succeed? Con...
05/29/2026

We're finalizing our plans for WyoGives! Interested in helping by providing a match or challenge to help us succeed? Contact us for more information and to participate!
Stay tuned for more WyoGives information!

Are you ready to walk among thousands of years of history? Join the Meeteetse Museums on June 13th for an exclusive tour...
05/29/2026

Are you ready to walk among thousands of years of history? Join the Meeteetse Museums on June 13th for an exclusive tour of the Legend Rock State Petroglyph Site alongside Dr. Julie Francis. Legend Rock features a spectacular, 1,312-foot near-vertical cliff that is home to more than 92 petroglyph panels and over 300 ancient figures. Seeing this sacred and historic site is an unforgettable experience on its own, but exploring it with Dr. Francis's expert interpretation makes it truly unmatched.

Due to limited space on the trail that winds along Legend Rock, we are limiting tours to 10 people per tour. The first tour kicks off at 9:30 AM and the second begins at 11:00 AM. Public registration is open, and spaces are filling up. You can secure your spot right now by calling the museum at 307-868-2423 or by stopping by to sign up in person. Just a quick heads up for your weekend planning: Legend Rock is located about 40 miles south of Meeteetse, so participants will need to provide their own transportation to the site.

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1947 State St
Meeteetse, WY
82433

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+13078682423

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