Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave - Golden, CO
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N 39° 43.954 W 105° 14.316
13S E 479553 N 4398102
While all of Buffalo Bill’s life was synonymous with the Western adventure, his legendary status was gained during his years as a showman and founder of the Wild West Exhibitions.
Waymark Code: WMA2B1
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 11/05/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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The Museum illustrates the life, times, and legend of William F. Cody. It includes exhibits about Buffalo Bill's life and the Wild West shows, Indian artifacts and firearms. See Sitting Bull's bow and arrows, Buffalo Bill's show outfits, Frederick Remington's "Portrait of a Ranch Hand," and many other objects from the Old West in the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave.

Based on the latest research about Buffalo Bill, includes rare and never-before-seen artifacts including the Stetson hat worn by Buffalo Bill at the last performance before his death. Other rare artifacts include a peace pipe that belonged to Sitting Bull and the head of the last buffalo shot by Buffalo Bill. Posters, photographs and archival materials supplement the many artifacts in the exhibit that belonged to Buffalo Bill. Visitors also can hear early recordings of Buffalo Bill’s voice introducing the Wild West show and the “Buffalo Bill Farewell March,” played during the 1912 performance season. (from (visit link)
Theme:
Cultural History

Street Address:
987 Lookout Mountain Road Golden, CO 80401

Food Court: yes

Gift Shop: yes

Hours of Operation:
Summer Hours May 1 – October 31 Museum: Daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Gift Shop/Café: Daily 8:30 a.m. - Sunset Winter Hours November 1 – April 30 Museum: Tuesday – Sunday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Closed Christmas Day. Gift Shop/Café: Daily 9:00 – Sunset Admission: Adults: $5.00 Seniors (65+): $4.00 Children 6 – 15: $1.00 Children age 5 and under: free Group rates are available with advance reservations. Call 303-526-0744 for more information.

Cost: 5.00 (listed in local currency)

Museum Size: Small

Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
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