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Museums are popular tourist attractions because they provide fun ways to learn about history, science, and culture. As stewards of our civilization, they collect and exhibit items of significant importance, typically based around a theme, topic, or place. Many cover areas like art, natural history, or science, but some museums dedicate themselves to highly specific topics like mustard, play, hot air balloons, and even funeral history. Ultimately, museums present a window into different eras of society so people can learn about the past.

Collecting, preserving, and displaying items is not a new idea. The world's first museum dates to about 530 B.C., a project of Princess Ennigaldi-Nanna, a Babylonian who had a collection of Mesopotamian artifacts. The oldest public museums still in existence are the Capitoline Museums in Rome, a collection of art and archeology museums started in 1471. America's oldest museum predates our country's founding. The Charleston Museum, a preservation of South Carolinian Lowcountry history, opened in 1773.

Museums are important not just because they preserve important elements of our history and culture but also because they can improve our well-being. Naturally, museums promote education and learning and can also bring joy. Researchers studying art museums found that they can reduce depression and increase people's sense of belonging. Quiet museum environments allow people to slow down and relax, and looking at exhibits can reduce stress. Museums also foster community by hosting events, activities, and tours that encourage social interaction.

No wonder they attract nearly 900 million visits a year.

With over 30,000 museums in the country to choose from, there's something for everyone. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated museums in Wyoming on Tripadvisor as of Aug. 11, 2025. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see what museums are in your own home state.

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#29. Thal Glass Studio

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#29. Thal Glass Studio

- Rating: 4.9/5 (56 reviews)
- City: Wilson Jackson Hole
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#27. Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum

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#27. Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum

- Rating: 4.6/5 (144 reviews)
- City: Buffalo
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#23. National Bighorn Sheep Center

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#23. National Bighorn Sheep Center

- Rating: 4.5/5 (154 reviews)
- City: Dubois
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#20. The Historic Occidental Hotel Museum

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#20. The Historic Occidental Hotel Museum

- Rating: 4.6/5 (181 reviews)
- City: Buffalo
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#19. Trail End State Historic Site

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#19. Trail End State Historic Site

- Rating: 4.7/5 (110 reviews)
- City: Sheridan
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#18. Museum of the Mountain Man

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#18. Museum of the Mountain Man

- Rating: 4.7/5 (268 reviews)
- City: Pinedale
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#15. King's Saddlery and Museum

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#15. King's Saddlery and Museum

- Rating: 4.7/5 (285 reviews)
- City: Sheridan
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#13. Heart Mountain Interpretive Center

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#13. Heart Mountain Interpretive Center

- Rating: 4.9/5 (306 reviews)
- City: Powell
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#10. Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum

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#10. Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum

- Rating: 4.4/5 (415 reviews)
- City: Cheyenne
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#4. National Historic Trails Interpretive Center

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#4. National Historic Trails Interpretive Center

- Rating: 4.8/5 (561 reviews)
- City: Casper
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#2. National Museum of Wildlife Art

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#2. National Museum of Wildlife Art

- Rating: 4.7/5 (2,102 reviews)
- City: Jackson Jackson Hole
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#1. Buffalo Bill Center of the West

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#1. Buffalo Bill Center of the West

- Rating: 4.8/5 (4,778 reviews)
- City: Cody
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 51 states.

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