Museums & History

Tour Casper's Museums

Casper has some of the richest history throughout all of Wyoming and the West.

Throughout the 1800s, hundreds of thousands of pioneers passed through this area as they traveled on the Oregon, California and Mormon trails, while fur trappers and American Indians both spent time in this area long before the great migration westward.

Museums such as Fort Caspar and the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center, along with historic sites like Independence Rock and Martins Cove give visitors a look at what their experiences migrating West truly looked like.

But long before migrants arrived on our historic trails, the dinosaurs roamed this area and claimed it as their home before anyone else. Through years of digging and discovery, some of the worlds most complete displays of fossils were found right here, in and around Natrona County. The Tate Geological Museum is free and gives visitors hands on experiences with fossils, rocks, and gems.

But any visitor to Natrona County interested in our history shouldn't leave before taking a trek on the ruts of the Oregon Trail with Morris Carter and Historic Trails West in an authentic pioneer-covered wagon. Hear stories from what life was like on the trail as you eat dinner cooked in a Dutch oven along the banks of the North Platte River.

History in Casper
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Museums
With more than 10 museums, there’s no lack of history to explore in Casper. For an overview of the entire area…
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