Buffalo Nation Members Only Opening Celebration

Experience the story of America’s national mammal in Buffalo Nation, a special exhibition marking the 250th anniversary of the United States. Through art, artifacts, photography, natural history, and immersive design, the exhibition explores how the buffalo shaped the American West and continues to inspire today.

On January 30, the journey began with six Spotlight Exhibitions across our five museums and library, each highlighting unique perspectives on the bison’s role in culture, ecology, and history. The experience culminates on August 21 in an expansive, hands-on gallery filled with larger-than-life visuals, interactive storytelling, and engaging displays that bring visitors face to face with the enduring spirit of the buffalo.

Date: Friday, August 21
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Duncan Special Exhibition Gallery

Evening Schedule:

• 6:00 PM — Members Opening Reception Begins (Collier Rendezvous Hall). Appetizers and drinks.
• 6:15 PM — Welcome and Remarks by Rebecca West, CEO and Executive Director
• 6:25 PM — Traditional Buffalo Song and Drum Presentation performed by students from Wyoming Indian Middle School
• 6:30 PM — Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony. Guests enter the Duncan Special Exhibition Gallery for the first public viewing of Buffalo Nation.

For More Information:

Please visit centerofthewest.org/buffalo-nation

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