Slightly spooky and playing in the dark, Bailey's Tire and Auto Children's Exploration Series presents Halloween at the Museum!
Dress up in costumes and come walk through the spooky maze, listen to ghost stories, gather treats, take a hay ride, do crafts, shoot pumpkins from a sling shot and more!
The Riverton Museum is hosting Jack Schmidt for this Wyoming Community Bank Discovery Speaker Series on October 8th from 6-7pm.
Learn about the historic practice of Cowboy Poetry from Jack Schmidt! Jack Schmidt will be talking about the history of cowboy poetry, how it affected people, and where the practice of cowboy poetry is headed. Jack has been reciting cowboy poetry for decades now, carrying on the tradition of many famous cowboys like Tim McCoy.
This event is free and open to the public.
As part of the Bailey Tire & Pit Stop Travel Center Children’s Exploration Series, this Kids Corner will explore the early photography process of cyanotype, also known as Sun Prints. The process was developed in 1842 by Sir John Herschel and is still used by artists today. This project will emphasize children’s art and creativity, combining nature, science and art in the concepts of photography.
The Pioneer Museum is hosting an afternoon of learning some of the history of handmade crafts, and learning to make a simple rag rug. Materials and light refreshments provided, and we encourage teens and adults to attend.