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  • LEARN... Guided Tours

    LEARN...
    Guided Tours

    For regular visits to the museum, the gallery does not require a guide. However, if you would like to schedule a tour with a guide, we are happy to book tours for school, adult, scout, home school and other groups.

    We always need volunteers

    The museum is always looking for interested volunteers. If you would like to volunteer your time to help with guided tours, or any other opportunity please contact us. You can learn more about volunteering under the "Volunteer Opportunities" section of this website.

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  • SHOP... Books & Gifts

    SHOP...
    Books & Gifts

    Our Museum Bookstore & Gift Shop offers a large selection of books, gifts, maps, jewelry, toys and other items. Stop by the museum to browse our selection.

  • EXPLORE... Museum Events

    EXPLORE...
    Museum Events

    The Sweetwater County Historical Museum offers an array of fun and exciting events for history lovers of all ages. Check out our calendar of events to see what is currently happening and to get involved.

    We always need volunteers

    The museum is always looking for interested volunteers. If you would like to volunteer your time to help with guided tours, or any other opportunity please contact us. You can learn more about volunteering under the "Volunteer Opportunities" section of this website.

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  • The museum houses extensive archives of historic photographs, records, documents, and publications. As the primary repository for materials recounting the past of Sweetwater County, the museum serves as a valuable resource for authors, researchers, and other scholars of history.
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    Historical Research

  • Our exhibits explore Sweetwater County's story; spanning millions of years, beginning with an ancient lake with prehistoric life forms that later fueled the county's major industries such as coal & trona mining. The history is diverse and chronicles a long pattern of human occupation, beginning with the Shoshone & Ute tribes.
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    Museum Exhibits

  • Sweetwater County Historical Museum participates in several types of community outreach programs including special programs for elementary school classes that complement the curriculum of local and regional history, off-site exhibits and programs on a variety of subjects for adult groups.
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    Community Outreach

MUSEUM HOSTING DAY OF THE DEAD EVENT

Dancing Catrina skeletons and festive Day of the Dead style skulls decorate a poster in a blue and purple gradient. The bottom right includes pictures of two children in traditional dresses playing somberly in front of a fake tombstone in Clock Tower Park outside the Sweetwater County Historical Museum in Green River. Below that is a picture of children making sugar skulls below a purple tent in front of a sign reading Sweetwater County Historical Museum. A family mans the booth smiling at the camera. Text reads: 'JOIN US FOR A DAY OF THE DEAD celebration of Hispanic culture Saturday, October 12 CLocktower park, Green River 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM ACTIVITIES AND REFRESHMENTS: Food and drinks Temporary tattoos Photo both Scavenger hunt Story book booth Paper masks Arts/Crafts activities Don’t forget to visit the Museum’s Ofrenda Exhibit Dance performances begin at 1:00 PM. Local students from Coco Dance Camp will perform a variety of traditional hispanic dances. PHOTOS WITH PERFORMERS AVAILABLE AFTER PERFORMANCE Brought to you by Bridges for Community and Unity Sweetwater County Historical Museum'

Hours of Operation

Current Hours 
Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Closed Sundays & Major Holidays
FREE ADMISSION!

HEALTH GUIDELINES


Sweetwater County Museum is Open as of June 15, 2020

The following guidelines are in place for all visitors and staff until public health orders are lifted.  Please follow them while in the building.

 

Please be aware we are managing the number of visitors in the building at one time.

Please use hand sanitizer upon entering the building.

Please sign in to help with contact tracing if necessary.

Please use a face covering at all times while in the museum.

Please practice physical distancing and maintain 6 feet distance from other visitors and staff.

Please make sure to follow all signage, including marked directional arrows in the gallery.

Please use the elevator to access public bathrooms in the basement.

Use of the research library is by appointment only.

The museum gift shop is closed for browsing but staff is happy to assist with a purchase.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND FOR FOLLOWING THESE GUIDELINES!

Contact & Location

Sweetwater County Historical Museum
3 East Flaming Gorge Way
Green River, Wyoming 82935

(307) 872-6435

Sweetwater Museum Map

Just blocks from I-80 Exits 89 & 91