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Tour a reconstructed 1865 military post located at a major river crossing on the Oregon, Mormon Pioneer, California, Pony Express, and transcontinental telegraph trail corridor. Explore central Wyoming’s regional history museum, featuring exhibits on prehistoric peoples, Plains Indians, ranching, the energy industry, and the City of Casper as well as the western emigrant trails and frontier army.

 

Museum Hours: May 1 - September 30
Open daily, 
8am - 5pm
Fort Buildings are open 8:30am to 4:30pm.
Pets on leashes are welcome on the fort grounds, however only official Service Animals are allowed inside the Museum.


Admission
Adults (19-61): $4.00
Seniors (62+): $3.00
Teens (13-18): $3.00
Youth: (6-12):  $2.00
Kids (0-5): FREE

Museum Hours: October 1 - April 30
Open Tuesday - Saturday, 
8am - 5pm
Fort Buildings are closed, but fort grounds are accessible.
Pets on leashes are welcome on the fort grounds, however only official Service Animals are allowed inside the Museum.


Admission
Adults (19-61): $2.00
Seniors (62+): $1.50
Teens (13-18): $1.50 
Youth: (6-12):  $1.00
Kids (0-5): FREE

 


Mission Statement
Fort Caspar Museum collects, preserves and exhibits materials related to the history of Fort Caspar, the City of Caspar, Natrona County, and central Wyoming.

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Fort Caspar News

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2024 CHPC Ornament Goes On Sale at Fort Caspar November 1st.

The 2024 Collector Ornament from the Casper Historic Preservation Commission will go on sale for $20 each at Fort Caspar Museum on Friday, November 1st.

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"Central WY Railroads" and "Historic Wyoming Maps" Exhibits On Display Now.

"Central WY Railroads" and "Wyoming Railroads" exhibits on currently on view.

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Local Author Book Signing Dec. 7th

Meet local authors and have them autograph their books at Fort Caspar Museum.

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Candlelight Christmas at the Fort is Dec. 7th.

Join us for a free, family friendly event at the Fort! Drop in between 5:30 and 8:30 pm..