April 2, 12–1 p.m. | Coe Auditorium Leon G. Higley is a Professor of Applied Ecology and Forensic Science in the School of Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He has a BA in chemistry from Cornell University and an MS in entomology and PhD in entomology and crop physiology from Iowa State University. […]
Meeting dates and times for the Spring 2026 Beck Lake Bird Surveys. It’s a very friendly/welcoming group so don’t be shy. It’s okay too if you can’t make every date, or can only make dates in April, etc. Below are the dates and times for the surveys. We meet 1-hour after sunrise once a week […]
Step into the world of contemporary Native American rodeo in this striking photography exhibition by Amsterdam-based artist Doug Hancock. Shot on Kodak film across the Black Hills and Northern Plains, the images capture the skill, courage, and spirit of today’s Native cowboys and cowgirls. Honoring the legacy of the Buffalo Riders—Indian horsemen whose traditions reach […]
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West partners with ZooMontana to celebrate Slow Art Day in 2026. What is Slow Art Day? According to slowartday.com, Slow Art Day focuses on “slow looking and its transformative power”. Museums around the world participate by pre-selecting artworks worthy of 5-10 minutes of intentional observation and inviting their visitors […]
Meeting dates and times for the Spring 2026 Beck Lake Bird Surveys. It’s a very friendly/welcoming group so don’t be shy. It’s okay too if you can’t make every date, or can only make dates in April, etc. Below are the dates and times for the surveys. We meet 1-hour after sunrise once a week […]
Exclusive Tours invites you to answer the call of independence and join us the afternoon before the Cody Firearms Museum unveils its major Arms of the Revolution exhibition. This intimate experience invites guests to hear directly from three leading experts who bring the weapons, evidence, and pivotal moments of the American Revolution to life. As part of […]
Join Us for Opening Night! Member’s Only Preview! Appetizers & Cash Bar Step into history at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West with the opening of Arms of the Revolution, a remarkable new exhibition showcasing the firearms that shaped America’s fight for independence. Created in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary, this exhibition features […]
In celebration of The Buffalo Nation exhibition at the Center of the West, Local Lore kicks off the 2026 season with a look at bison and other wildlife in Yellowstone National Park. Retired National Park Rangers Bob Richard, Brad Ross, and John Lounsbury will share stories of Yellowstone’s bison, along with memorable tales from their […]
FREE for members 10:00-11:30 am | Check in at the main entrance or check your email for a link to attend virtually! You’re invited to enjoy coffee, refreshments and the company of other members as one of our curators speaks on a topic related to their content area – special projects, recent acquisitions, significant objects, and future plans. A great way to learn what’s going on behind-the-scenes […]
McCracken Research Library Book Club 2026 Buffalo Bill Center of the West In celebration of the Center of the West’s Buffalo Nation: America at 250, the McCracken Research Library invites readers to explore the powerful history, ecology, and cultural legacy of the American bison through a thoughtfully curated four-book series. May Selection: Last Stand: George Bird Grinnell, […]
McCracken Research Library Book Club 2026 Buffalo Bill Center of the West In celebration of the Center of the West’s Buffalo Nation: America at 250, the McCracken Research Library invites readers to explore the powerful history, ecology, and cultural legacy of the American bison through a thoughtfully curated four-book series. May Selection: Last Stand: George Bird Grinnell, […]
Abstract: For thousands of years before their near-extinction in the 1800s, enormous herds of bison moved and grazed across the Great Plains, creating a mosaic of habitats. Now, there is growing momentum behind restoring bison to their native landscapes. But in modern, managed settings, can bison still fill their historic role as ecosystem engineers? The […]