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Welcome
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.

 

Hours: October 1 - April 30
Open Tuesday - Saturday, 
8am - 5pm
Fort Buildings are closed, but fort grounds are accessible. 


Admission
Adults: $2
Seniors (62+): $1.50
Teens (13-18): $1.50 
Kids (0-12): FREE

Hours: May 1 - September 30
Open daily, 
8am - 5pm


Admission
Adults: $4
Seniors (62+): $3
Teens (13-18): $3
Kids (0-12): FREE


Header for mission statementMission Statement
Fort Caspar Museum collects, preserves and exhibits materials related to the history of Fort Caspar, the City of Casper, Natrona County, and central Wyoming.

Fort Caspar News

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Spring Ghost Tours: Friday, April 28th only.

Hunt for paranormal activity at three locations at Fort Caspar. Limited number of tickets available for purchase at the Museum.

guidebooks

Guidebooks On Sale April 22nd.

Save 20% on guidebooks items in our gift shop on April 22nd.

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"Soldiers of the Republic" and "Stimson Colors Wyoming" exhibits on display now.

View cartoon commentary on 20th-century American agricultural life.

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Reading the West Book Club is on April 4th.

The April 4th discussion will be on "Crazy Brave" by Joy Harjo.