Programs

Dubois Geocaching Trek w/ Billy McKenney

October 10 @ 9:30 am with the Dubois Museum 

“Dubois Geocaching Trek” with Billy McKemey: Saturday, October 10, 9:30 a.m.

Join us at the museum to learn about Geocaching, and history from Billy McKemy.  Then we will go to use our new skills to find them in the field.

This is part of the Wind River Visitors Council Adventure Trek Series.  Please bring a sack lunch.  Space is limited.  $25.00 per person. Advanced registration required, no exceptions!  Call the Dubois Museum at 307-455-2284. 

Donations to support our museums: https://windriverccf.funraise.org/

Halloween Night at the Museum

October 16 &17 @ 6-9:00 pm at the Pioneer Museum 

“Halloween at the Museum” Oct 16 & 17th, 6-9PM

Visit the Pioneer Museum in Lander for this Children’s Exploration Series program for 2 nights of fun on October 16th and 17th from 6-9pm.

Get ready for a spooky time at the Pioneer Museum! We are back with our family friendly Halloween event. Enjoy the maze, try one of our activities, and of course get some treats! 

Costumes are greatly encouraged. Entrance fee is $5 per person. Call 307-332-3339 for more information. 

Donations to support our museums: https://windriverccf.funraise.org/

Fremont Haunts

October 28 @ 6:00 pm at the Riverton Museum 

“Fremont Haunts” October 28th, 6pm

The Riverton Museum is hosting Alma Law for this Wyoming Community Bank Discovery Speaker Series on October 28th from 6-7pm. Join the Riverton Museum for our annual Fremont Haunts speaker series event! Alma Law is a local educator and collector of ghost stories who will be presenting on his spooky stories and urban legends from the Fremont County area! Visit the Riverton Museum to learn some scary local stories before Halloween!

This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Riverton Museum at 307-856-2665.

Donations to support our museums: https://windriverccf.funraise.org/

Fall Fest

October 24 @ 3:00 pm at the Riverton Museum 

“Fall Fest” October 24th, 3pm

Join the Riverton Museum for our annual Fall Fest.

Stop by the museum anytime between 3pm-8pm. There will be fun games, activities, and snacks. Vote on your favorite pumpkin carved by local organizations and businesses.

We encourage you to come in your Halloween costume! Tickets will be available at the door for a nominal fee.

Donations to support our museums: https://windriverccf.funraise.org/

Kiwanis Club Halloween Party

October 31 @ 3:00 pm at the Dubois Museum 

“Kiwanis Club Halloween Party”: Saturday, October 31, 3-5pm

Kiwanis Club of Dubois, Museum Staff and Friends of the Dubois Museum join together the annual Halloween party.  The Dennison Lodge to provides a safe and fun place to wear Halloween costumes and play games while celebrating this last fall holiday before winter sets in

This program is free and open to the public.

Donations to support our museums: https://windriverccf.funraise.org/

Kids Corner: Fall Crayon Leaf Suncatchers

November 7 @ 10:00 am at the Dubois Museum 

“Kids Corner make Fall crayon leaf suncatchers”: Saturday, November 7, 10 a.m. 

Visit the Dubois Museum in Dubois for this Children’s Exploration Series program. Museum staff will teach them about why leaves change color.  Then we will take leaves, broken crayons and wax paper to create beautiful suncatchers.  Space is limited.  This program costs $3.00 per child. Advanced registration required, no exceptions!  Call the Dubois Museum at 307-455-2284. 

This program costs $3.00 for children ages 6 – 13. 

Donations to support our museums: https://windriverccf.funraise.org/

Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary

November 10 @ 6pm at the Riverton Museum

Join the Riverton Museum as we host the Wind River Wild

 Horse Sanctuary! Located outside of Lander, hear about the sanctuary, ranching, and how they care for over 250 mustangs! This Discovery Speaker event is brought to you by the Wyoming Community Bank.

This event is free and open to the public.

Donations to support our museums: https://windriverccf.funraise.org/

Victorian Christmas Card Class

November 14 @ 1:00 pm at the Pioneer Museum in Lander 

“Victorian Christmas Card Class” Nov 14th, 1-3PM

The Fremont County Pioneer Museum will be hosting class on November 14th making pin pricked Victorian Christmas Cards. All materials will be included, and reservations are required.

Cost is $5 per participant. Call 307-332-3373 or stop in to sign up.

Donations to support our museums: https://windriverccf.funraise.org/

Kids Corner: Make Christmas Cookies

December 5 @ 1:00 pm at the Dubois Museum 

“Kids Corner: Make Christmas Cookies”: Saturday, December 5, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. 

Learn the history behind Christmas sugar cookies, help make the dough, learn to roll it out, cut out and bake cookies.  Decorate the cookies.  Each child will take home a dozen cookies. 

Space is limited.  This program costs $3.00 per child. Advanced registration required, no exceptions!  Call the Dubois Museum at 307-455-2284. 

This program is for children ages 6 – 18. 

Donations to support our museums: https://windriverccf.funraise.org/

Holiday Open House

December 12 @ 11:00 am at the Dubois Museum 

“Holiday Open House”: Saturday, December 12, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. 

Join us at the museum for the annual Holiday Open House from 11-2. Refreshments, gift shop discounts, and the lighting of the museum. 

Donations to support our museums: https://windriverccf.funraise.org/

Old Fashioned Christmas

December 12 @ 6:00 pm at the Pioneer Museum in Lander

“Old Fashioned Christmas” Dec 12, 6-8PM

Join the Pioneer Museum for this Children’s Exploration Series event celebrating the holiday season at the Pioneer Village with our annual Christmas celebration on December 12 from 6-8pm.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we are ready to celebrate! Come see Santa, enjoy music, games, Santa, and more!

This program is free and open to the public. Call 307-332-3339 for more information. 

Donations to support our museums: https://windriverccf.funraise.org/

Holiday Fest

December 12 @ 2:00 pm at the Riverton Museum 

“Holiday Fest December 12th, 2pm

Join the Riverton Museum for our Holiday Fest on December 12th 2pm-8pm. Holiday crafts, activities, hot cocoa, and cookies will be available! Children can also take part in our Santa’s Workshop, where they can purchase a toy ($7) and build and paint it right here in Santa’s Workshop!

From 6pm-8pm, a live musical performance will take place.

Donations to support our museums: https://windriverccf.funraise.org/

How You Can Help

Ways To Give

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Annual Giving

Annual gifts of any size are always welcome. Learn more today about how you can give to any of our locations on an annual basis.

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Planned Giving

Making a planned gift is quite simple. Learn more today about how you can plan your gift to any of the Fremont County Museums.

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Make a Donation

Simply make a one time donation to your Museum of choice. Every bit helps!

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Projects

Children’s Exploration Series

Adventure Treks

Discovery Speakers

Historic Building Walking Tours