Wyoming Pioneer Memorial Museum
Notice: Site status — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- wyoparks.wyo.gov(307) 358-9288
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Fire restriction Site statusWyoming Pioneer Memorial Museum is open year-round. Please refer to our hours of operation prior to your visit. You may also contact site… (more)
Wyoming Pioneer Memorial Museum is open year-round. Please refer to our hours of operation prior to your visit. You may also contact site Superintendent, Jenna Thorburn at 307-358-9288 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Wyoming Pioneer Memorial Museum is a 1-acre state historic site in Converse County, in Douglas.
Things to do include historic sites.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park — Summer | Tue–Sat | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Summer hours |
| Mon–Sat | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Summer hours | |
| Park — Fall | Tue–Sat | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Fall hours |
| Wed–Sat | midnight – 4 p.m. | Fall hours |
Official wording
2026 Hours of Operation
Summer Hours: May 2026 Tuesday thru Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CLOSED Memorial Day June thru September 7th 2026 Monday thru Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fall Hours: September 8 to November 30th Tuesday thru Saturday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. CLOSED last week in October to prepare museum for our "Holiday Cheer at the Pioneer" event November 14th. December 1 thru April 30 Wednesday thru Saturday, 12 am - 4 pm ****ALL researchers must make in person appointments at least one week in advance***** ***ALL research requests via email or phone must give us at least 3-4 weeks notice from May thru August****
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Denver).
Fees and passes
Parks: per vehicle per day ($7 resident / $12 non-resident).
Statewide fee rule from Wyoming's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Wyoming park passes
- Annual Day Use Pass (resident) — $48 first vehicle ($42 early-bird Dec 1–Feb 15); $24 additional vehicle. Day-use fees at Wyoming state parks and historic sites for the calendar year, one vehicle Details
- Annual Day Use Pass (non-resident) — $96 first vehicle ($89 Dec 1–Feb 15); $48 additional vehicle. Day-use fees for the calendar year, one vehicle Details
- Annual Camping Pass (residents only) — $89.60 first vehicle; $44.80 additional vehicle. Camping fees only (does not cover day use) Details
- Wyoming Resident Veterans Lifetime Pass — Free (eligibility: Wyoming resident veteran, 50%+ service-connected disability). Free day use and camping for life Details
From the Wyoming state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- reserve.wyoming.gov
- Phone
- 877-996-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
Historic sites and tours
Amenities
Facilities
- Nature center or museum
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- Wyoming Pioneer Memorial Museum, 400 W Center St
Douglas, WY 82633 - Nearest town
- Douglas
- Coordinates
- 42.7601, -105.3925
- Phone
- (307) 358-9288
Google Maps directionsApple Maps
Directions from the park
Located on the Wyoming State Fairground in Douglas, WY, the Wyoming Pioneer Memorial Museum is dedicated to the documentation of the past.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Wyoming State Parks list + Wyoming Historic Sites list (Joomla article pages)
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology