Campbell County Rockpile Museum — Attraction in Gillette

Open FREE to the public. Weapons display, old west buggies, fossils, native American artifacts, vintage clothing, coal industry information, and tons of history of the City of Gillette are all located in this amazing place. Some things are hands-on and have a picture of hands to let you know. Some things are not as this is a museum after all. Small souvenir area with postcards, coal candy, Wyoming found jade made into jewelry, fans, bonnets, glass bottle soda, and more. Remember that every $ you spend there helps keep this FREE museum's lights on. Also a fun spot to take a silly picture for 2 near the entrance. There is also a guest log you can sign when you enter. Brochures near the front that give you other touristy things to do in the area while here. My family had an amazing time here despite not getting to see the whole other building (cranky baby needed...

If you like history, this is a fun and interesting museum. Lots of Wyoming memorabilia, as well as recorded letters and pictures of WW II soldiers, a pictorial wall with colorful stories of all the past sheriffs of Gillette. and an area with dinosaur bones and indian artifacts that have been found. Lots of old saddles and wagons of all types on display. They have a train caboose with lots of information inside, 2 early settlement school houses, and a separate building annex where you can view an old blacksmith shop, several old printing presses, and sheep herder wagons. There is lots more to see, and it's free...

God forbid I pick up a few toys out of a pile in a bin to choose a few souvenirs for my kids! I have 2 in my hand and have the nerve to pick another one up and then put it back and Mr. Snerdly Coronavirus tells me not to touch anything I don't plan on buying! I thought that's why we had all just used sanitizer a couple minutes prior... they can keep their overpriced junk! Way to make people feel unwelcome...if they're that concerned, they should hang the toys on hooks so they can actually be seen or better yet just close their doors...