. . . is a local history museum that tells the story of the 20th-century
homesteaders who brought Riverton to life in 1906 and helped it grow to
its present status as the largest commercial center in west-central Wyoming.
The museum displays artifacts that illustrate life at a time when the Old
West was fading, but when many still believed that the pioneer spirit could
lead to a bright future. The museum is housed in one of Riverton's earliest
brick buildings; the home of the Riverton Methodist Church from 1916 to
1960.
No admission fee is charged but donations are welcome. The museum is open
from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, throughout the year.
It is closed for major holidays. An extensive research library provides
access to published and primary source material about local and Wyoming
history.
Call 307-856-2665 for information. The museum is located at 7th East
and Park Avenue, one block west of the Pizza Hut restaurant on Highway 26
(N. Federal Boulevard).
Learn about the history of Riverton.
To contact the Riverton Museum by e-mail send messages to lrnjost@yahoo.com.