Buffalo Bill Center of the West tickets cover five museums in Cody, Wyoming, and the Center’s hours change by season. Check its opening schedule and admission details before you plan your visit, especially because admission prices vary between the Center’s pages.
- Location: 720 Sheridan Avenue, Cody, Wyoming 82414.
- Seasonal opening pattern: daily for much of the year, with Thursday-to-Sunday opening from December through February.
- General admission includes all five museums and certain special exhibitions and programs.
- Admission is valid for two days within a seven-day period.
Check the Current Opening Schedule
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West has seasonal hours, so confirm the schedule that applies to your visit. From May 1 through September 15, it opens daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; from September 16 through October 31, daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
From November 1 through November 30, the Center opens daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The same daily hours apply from March 1 through April 30. From December 1 through February 28, it is open Thursday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Center closes on New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, and closes at 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Hours and ticket details can change, so check the official site before you go.
Choose the Right Admission Option
General admission covers all five museums and special exhibitions and programs designated as included in regular admission. The museums are the Buffalo Bill Museum, Whitney Western Art Museum, Plains Indian Museum, Draper Natural History Museum and Cody Firearms Museum.
Admission prices shown across the Center’s pages range from $23–$24 for adults, $22–$23 for seniors, $21–$22 for students and $17–$26 for children or youth. The age categories differ: one listing gives free admission to children age 5 and under, while another says children age 6 and younger are free.
Active U.S. military are listed as free, and Park County, Wyoming, youth ages 17 and under are eligible for free admission when accompanied by one adult.
Online purchases can lock in the price shown, and an online calendar lets you select a date and buy tickets. Admission is valid for two days within a seven-day period, which gives you the option to split your museum time across visits.
Ticket Rules to Confirm Before Visiting
Confirm the price and eligibility rules that apply to each person in your group before completing a ticket purchase. In particular, compare the Center’s age categories for children and youth, and check whether a student ID or an accompanying adult is required for the category you plan to use.
General admission includes only special exhibitions and programs designated as included in regular admission. If a particular program matters to your plans, confirm its admission terms on the Center’s official site.
For context on the museums included in general admission, read about what to see at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West.
Allow Time for Your Visit
You can plan anything from a two-hour visit to two days at the Center. A morning or afternoon works for an average casual visitor with children, while a full day suits visitors who want more time in the museums.
With five museums under one admission, decide how much time you want for each before setting out. A shorter visit can fit into a morning or afternoon; if you want a fuller look through the museums, allow a full day or use the two-day validity within a seven-day period.
How do you get from the hotel area to the Center?
If Yellowstone Regional Airport is your arrival point, the route from the airport to Cody is part of planning your trip into town.
The Center is about a 13-minute walk or a 2-minute drive from A Wyoming Inn, at 720 Sheridan Avenue in Cody. If you’re driving, the listed walk time is a practical comparison for planning the trip.
FAQs
What are the Buffalo Bill Center of the West hours?
Hours vary by season. The Center opens daily for much of the year, with Thursday-through-Sunday hours from December 1 through February 28; check the seasonal schedule above before planning your visit.
How much are tickets to the Buffalo Bill Center of the West?
Admission amounts vary across the Center’s pages, so confirm the current price and age categories when buying. General admission covers the five museums and designated included exhibitions and programs.
How long should you plan to spend at the Center?
A morning or afternoon works for an average casual visit with children. Visitors who want more time in the museums may plan a full day, and admission is valid for two days within a seven-day period.
Where is the Buffalo Bill Center of the West?
The Center is at 720 Sheridan Avenue, Cody, Wyoming 82414.