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The Nelson Museum of the West, featuring western history exhibits, western art, and artifacts of the wild west and American west.

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The 18,000 square feet Museum is designed to house more than 20 exhibits, both temporary and permanent, in 11,000 square feet of gallery space. Our Military display features Officers and Enlisted Cavalrymen from the Indian War, Spanish War, American War, World War I, and World War II. The Nelson Museum is dedicated to the preservation of fine Cowboy and Native American objects as well as fine Western art. Rodeo, cowboy and Native American objects comprise the largest part of the Museum's collection of more than 6,000 artifacts.

Address: 1714 Carey Ave, Cheyenne, WY 82001, USA
Phone: (307) 635-7670
State: Wyoming
Zip Code: 82001


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Reviews
Always interesting Indian and Military items to view
7 years ago (21-10-2017)
Best museum ever! So many actual artifacts!
7 years ago (13-08-2017)
Perfectly sized with excellent and immaculate exhibit s.
7 years ago (01-08-2017)
Easily five stars! Three floors and multiple rooms of western artifacts, art, and other really interesting wildlife. Plenty to see and learn about. Thanks Nelson family!
8 years ago (02-08-2016)
One of the West's overlooked jewels. An incredible small museum covering every facet of the Western experience. Can't recommend it enough.
9 years ago (24-02-2016)
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