Dubois Museum - Wind River Historical Center

Dubois Museum - Wind River Historical Center

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About Us

The Dubois Museum: Wind River Historical Center is one of three museums operated by Fremont County. Located in the Upper Wind River Region, the Dubois Museum focuses on Native American history & culture, the Tie Hack Industry, Guest Ranch history and geology.

Images

Painted Elk Hide
CM Ranch collection
Geology Trek
Bomber Crash Site
School Tours
Children's Programs
Embedded Big Horn Sheep Horns
Dubois Museum Day

Events

Butch Cassidy at Jakey's Fork
Butch Cassidy at Jakey's Fork
  • Then we will visit historic places along the Jakey’s Fork, including the cabin where Butch Cassidy spent the Christmas of 1889.
  • Saturday May 17, 2025
Wild Plants of the Mason Draw with Lynn Steward and Dr. Randall Terry
Wild Plants of the Mason Draw with Lynn Steward and Dr. Randall Terry
Historic T-Cross Ranch Tour
Historic T-Cross Ranch Tour
Kids Corner: Nature's Hide and Seek
Kids Corner: Nature's Hide and Seek
  • The program and activity will encourage children to discover the fascinating role that color plays in helping animals survive in the wild.
  • Saturday Jun 14, 2025
Shoshone Peoples and Their Traditional Foods
Shoshone Peoples and Their Traditional Foods
  • He learned from his grandmother and other Shoshone elders. Today he practices traditional food and harvesting and processing plants.
  • Saturday Jun 21, 2025
Historic Ramshorn Ranch Tour
Historic Ramshorn Ranch Tour
  • Join us at the museum to leave for the Ramshorn Ranch located in the DuNoir Valley west of Dubois. This ranch has some of the most beautiful views as well as a
  • Saturday Jun 28, 2025
The Oldest Dinosaur in North America
The Oldest Dinosaur in North America
  • These include North America’s oldest dinosaur “Ahvaytum bahndooiveche” named in the Shoshone language found near Dubois.
  • Sunday Jun 29, 2025
Kids Corner: Make Your Own Petroglyph
Kids Corner: Make Your Own Petroglyph
  • Come learn about the significance of the ancient rock art forms of petroglyphs and pictographs. Learn to make your own rock art with modern designs.
  • Saturday Jul 5, 2025
“Dubois Museum Day”
“Dubois Museum Day”