Messenger's Old West Museum — Attraction in Cheyenne

We moved here in 2014 and have never gone to this museum. Shame on us!

Saw the sign, but it is hard to imagine anything really being there as it is located in an industrial area and at the entrance of a storage facility.

Taking a chance, my teenagers and I stopped by and decided to go in. Right from the start, you know you are in for a treat when you step in and are greeted by the nice young lady at the front desk. Taking a little walk around, she gave us a brief intro to the museum, assured us that there was no cost (donations only - $5 recommended on the sign per person - definitely worth it), and left us to wander around.

So much to see. From the hundreds of arrowheads to Western memorabilia in the first room, you would spend awhile just trying to read all the captions and see what is on offer.

Going through the double doors, it was like walking through a magical door into another world. It is far bigger on the inside than it looks on the outside.

From Conestoga wagons to a horse-drawn funeral coach to surreys (with a fringe on top), the next area was filled with all types of old cars that are part of a personally owned collection. There was a Model T roadster that is in pristine condition and is over 100 years old and several touring cars from the 20's and 30's.

For me, one of the highlights was the Coronation Coach that came originally from England or France and dates back to the 1800s.

Even my picky teenager loved the museum and wants to go back. This is a little jewel of a museum and we will be going to visit with friends and family.

I think better publicity or signage would be good, but the lady at the desk said they actually get quite a few visitors especially in the warmer months. There did not seem to be any heat in the big area with the vehicles, so take an appropriate jacket or sweater.

Also, if you are going to donate, best to take cash in smaller denominations as they do not break a large bill. I would pay $5 to go to this museum...

This museum is awesome! My little and I took a little homeschool trip here yesterday. The woman working, I didn't catch her name which is unfortunate, was so lovely to speak to. We felt very welcome as soon as we walked in. You can't tell from the outside of the building, but there is a lot to look at in this museum! From animals to arrowheads to vintage cars! It is free but donations are encouraged! Don't forget to sign the guestbook while you are here! My favorite part of the museum was seeing the quilts on display. They are just beautiful! My daughters favorite part was seeing the taxidermy wolves. This museum is definitely worth checking out if you're...

I am so surprised by this museum; it was, by far, the best business in all of Cheyenne. The gentleman at the front desk was very friendly and helpful, and the museum has fantastic exhibits. There are a number of well done taxidermied animals, and best of all, a series of old carriages and wagons. Unlike the other museums that display old carriages, Messengers has taken the time to set many of them up in diorama displays to show how they might be used; for instance, the chuck wagon had a campfire nearby and the table out with many era appropriate cooking supplies at the ready. I cannot express how much I admire what they have done...