Last updated: July 6, 2022
Place
Fremont County Pioneer Museum
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Quick Facts
Location:
1143 Main Street, Lander, WY 82520
Significance:
Interprets travel on the overland trails
Amenities
5 listed
Accessible Rooms, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Parking - Auto, Parking - Bus/RV, Restroom - Accessible
Learn about the lives of people who were brought to Lander, Wyoming on the overland trails. You’ll discover stories about those who ended their journey here to established homes and those who simply passed through along their journey. Explore the Mechanical Gardens to learn about the machinery and tools that helped people build new lives in this unfamiliar territory and visit the museum exhibits to learn more about the different types of people who lived here throughout time: indigenous communities, miners, ranchers, railroad workers, and more!
Site Information
Location (1443 Main Street, Lander, WY 82520)
Located near the base of the Wind River Mountains in central Wyoming, the Fremont County Pioneer Museum contains collections on the many people who lived in the area, from indigenous communities to travelers on the overland trails.
The museum shares a site with the Museum of the American West, which includes a replica pioneer village featuring many restored historic structures to help interpret the history of the region.
A large parking lot in front of the building provides ample parking for visitors including those travelling in large vehicles like busses and trailers. The museum grounds also offer outdoor seating for the visitor’s convenience.
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