Introduction to Fort Caspar
Tour a reconstructed 1865 military post located at a major river crossing on the Oregon, Mormon Pioneer, California, Pony Express, and transcontinental telegraph trail corridor.
Explore central Wyoming’s regional history museum, featuring exhibits on prehistoric peoples, Plains Indians, ranching, the energy industry, and the City of Casper as well as the western emigrant trails and frontier army.
Summer Hours & Admission Fees
September & May: Open Daily Museum: 8am - 5pm
Fort Buildings: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Adults: $3.00 / Teens (13-18): $2 / Kids (0-12): FREE
June 1 to August 31: Open Daily
Museum: 8am - 6pm
Fort Buildings: 8:30am - 5:30pm
Adults: $3.00 / Teens (13-18): $2 / Kids (0-12): FREE
Winter Hours & Admission FeesOctober 1 to April 30:
Tuesdays thru Saturdays; closed Sundays & Mondays
Museum: 8am - 5pm
Fort Buildings: The buildings are locked for winter, however the fort grounds are accessible
Adults: $1.50 / Teens (13-18): $1 / Kids (0-12): FREE
Family Fun Event: An Old-Fashioned Valentine Workshop
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Fort Caspar Museum invites families to participate in hands-on activities on Saturday, February 4th, between 10:00 am to 1:00 pm to make old-fashioned Valentine cards. These hand-made cards of paper, ribbon, and doilies are sure to be treasured! This is a great activity for the entire family on a cold winter day.
Recommended for ages 5-12. The activity is included with paid admission. Children 12 & Under are Free, Youth 13-18 are $1.00 and Adults are $1.50. All participating children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information call Curator of Education Erin Rose at 235-8462.
In Pursuit of Equality
February 2 thru March 24, 2012Using period photographs and text panels, this exhibit tells the story of Nelly Tayloe Ross, Thyra Thomson, and Elizabeth Byrd, three Wyoming women who, through their actions as elected office holders, challenged and changed the conventional understanding of equality in Wyoming during the 20th century. The exhibit was organized by the American Heritage Center in Laramie. For more information, click here, or call the Museum at 235-8462.
Re-election poster for Nelly Tayloe Ross, first woman governor
Firearms from the Museum's Collection
On view through November 2012
Explore a sampling of handguns from the Museum's own collection that were used for personal protection and target shooting; military weapons; iconic guns of the old West; sporting shotguns used for hunting; and a selection of small caliber rifles.
Wine & Dine Your Valentine at
"Date Night at the Museums"
(benefiting the Casper Museum Consortium)
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10 2012
5:30 TO 10:00 P.M.
Join the fun and support Casper’s fine museums! A private bus will transport you to these fine museums, and you can enjoy delicious catered hors d'oeuvres and fun drinks at these sites:
- The Science Zone
- Tate Geological Museum
- WY Veterans’ Memorial Museum
- Werner Wildlife Museum
Please RSVP by February 3rd. Reserve your spot online at www.caspermuseums.org (credit card) or at the Werner Wildlife Museum, 235-2108 (cash or check). Click here for more information.
Volunteers Needed!
Are you interested in history?
We are looking for volunteers to help with the Front Desk and with School Tours.
Do you enjoy working with children?
You can help us by being a docent with School Tours. A docent is a volunteer who provides interactive learning experiences through tours, lectures, and hands-on activities. Docents will give one tour (about 90 minutes) a week during the spring session, fall session, or both.
- Spring: April 15-May 31
- Fall: September 1– October 15
For more information about the docent program click here, call Erin Rose at 235-8462, or email.
Are you a Junior Ranger at a national or state park?
Then the Junior Army Scout Book is for you!
For ages 5-12. Available all year. FREE activity book with admission. Earn a certificate and cool temporary tattoo.
Learn about Fort Caspar Museum & Wyoming history with engaging activities.
- Connect the Dots
- Emigrants Move West
- Man Your Post
- Home Sweet Home
- Wyoming Populations
- What Happened Here?
- Sutler Store Math
- Cattle Ranching Crossword
- I Spy a Sheepwagon
- Fort Caspar Museum Bingo
- Stepping Through Time