Fort Caspar Museum — Attraction in Casper

Fort Caspar Museum is a must-visit for anyone interested in Wyoming history and beyond! The museum offers a fantastic mix of engaging exhibits that cover everything from pioneer life to the Pony Express and Native American cultures. The reconstructed fort is beautifully done, allowing visitors to walk through time and imagine life on the frontier.

The staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly passionate about sharing the area’s rich history. I especially appreciated the interactive elements that made the experience enjoyable for both adults and kids. The gift shop is also well-stocked with unique souvenirs and local crafts.

Whether you’re a history buff or just looking for an interesting way to spend the afternoon, Fort Caspar Museum won’t disappoint. It’s a wonderful place to explore Wyoming’s heritage and reflect on the people and events that shaped this region....

So much local history packed into one small place. If you go during the summer the buildings of the fort are open and it's really interesting to see how the fort was run. I found the indoor museum surprisingly cool. It was well laid out and had a lot of local Casper history in well made displays. My son found the turning stand of hundreds of arrowheads of different materials particularly fascinating. With my kids ages 9 to 3 we were able to spend an easy 45 minutes inside and another 45 minutes outside, but I could have spent much longer inside if on my own as there was so much to read/see/watch. Well worth the $4...

Fort Caspar Museum is a good place to go to learn about Caspar Collins. There are actual army dwellings here. They have put things in there that would be there at the time. There is a play area outside that has a couple slides and swings. You can bring a picnic lunch. There is even a place you can pay to camp here in a tent or camper. No cabins for rent however. The North Platte River is on the edge of the property and you can fish here with a fishing license. In the summer there are some activities that are done at the Fort.

TL:DR There is an indoor museum and an outdoor...