
Welcome to the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave!
The Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave is one of the most popular cultural and historic attractions in the Denver and Golden metro areas. Over 80,000 guests tour the museum annually and half a million people visit the gravesite and enjoy the breath-taking views from the museum’s observation deck.
Come learn about William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody, one of the most famous people of his time, and his Wild West show. See for yourself why he wanted to be buried on top of Lookout Mountain.

Summer Hours
May 20 – October 31
Open seven days a week
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Winter Hours
November 1 – May 19
Tuesday – Sunday
(Closed Mondays)
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The museum is closed on Thanksgiving, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day
Events

Event Details
Free admission to the museum on Thursday, February 26, in honor of Buffalo Bill’s Birthday! Stop by for free entry to the museum, a birthday
Event Details
Free admission to the museum on Thursday, February 26, in honor of Buffalo Bill’s Birthday! Stop by for free entry to the museum, a birthday craft, and fun handout at check-in.
This is a nonticketed event and reservations are not required. For groups of 10 or more, please fill out and email in our reservation form at https://buffalobill.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Group-Reservation-Request-Form-blank.pdf.
Sign language interpreters and real-time captioning (CART) are available upon request with three business days’ notice by emailing [email protected]. For other disability-related accommodation requests or concerns, please contact the museum at the same email address.
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Event Details
Visit the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave on the first Wednesday of the month from November through April and enjoy free admission. Free dates in 2025 include November
Event Details
Visit the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave on the first Wednesday of the month from November through April and enjoy free admission. Free dates in 2025 include November 5 and December 3. Free dates in 2026 are January 7, February 4, March 4, and April 1.
For groups of 10 or more please make a reservation. All visits are self-guided. You can fill out a reservation form here.
Sign language interpreters and real-time captioning (CART) are available upon request with three business days’ notice by emailing [email protected]. For other disability-related accommodation requests or concerns, please contact the museum at the same email address.
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Location
Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave
987 1/2 Lookout Mountain Road Golden, CO 80401
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series

Event Details
Visit the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave on the first Wednesday of the month from November through April and enjoy free admission. Free dates in 2025 include November
Event Details
Visit the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave on the first Wednesday of the month from November through April and enjoy free admission. Free dates in 2025 include November 5 and December 3. Free dates in 2026 are January 7, February 4, March 4, and April 1.
For groups of 10 or more please make a reservation. All visits are self-guided. You can fill out a reservation form here.
Sign language interpreters and real-time captioning (CART) are available upon request with three business days’ notice by emailing [email protected]. For other disability-related accommodation requests or concerns, please contact the museum at the same email address.
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Location
Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave
987 1/2 Lookout Mountain Road Golden, CO 80401
25apr9:00 am10:30 amSketching in the Exhibit Galleries

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Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Buffalo Bill Museum and be inspired by historic prints and posters. Participants will have a guided tour of the
Event Details
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Buffalo Bill Museum and be inspired by historic prints and posters. Participants will have a guided tour of the museum’s collections and sketch in the exhibit area under the guidance of an art instructor. No experience required! All art supplies and museum admission are included in the price. Questions? Email the museum at [email protected] or call 720-865-2160.
Event is ages 15+. Please register here: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/denver/activity/search/detail/106293?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true
Sign language interpreters and real-time captioning (CART) are available upon request with three business days’ notice by emailing [email protected]. For other disability-related accommodation requests or concerns, please contact the museum at the same email address.
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02may10:00 am11:30 amFamily Nature Walk-Ute Language: The Living World

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Join the Buffalo Bill Museum Team for a special program led by a Ute Mountain Ute elder who is a retired National Park Service ranger.
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Join the Buffalo Bill Museum Team for a special program led by a Ute Mountain Ute elder who is a retired National Park Service ranger. You’ll learn the Ute names for plants, animals, and geological features as we explore Lookout Mountain Park. Please come prepared for this easy half-mile hike, which includes a few stairs. Meets on the observation deck at the Buffalo Bill Museum. Questions? Email the museum at [email protected] or call 720-865-2160.
Event is for ages 5+. Please register here: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/denver/activity/search/detail/106383?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true
Sign language interpreters and real-time captioning (CART) are available upon request with three business days’ notice by emailing [email protected]. For other disability-related accommodation requests or concerns, please contact the museum at the same email address.
Time
Location
Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave
987 1/2 Lookout Mountain Road Golden, CO 80401
09may9:00 am10:30 amSketching on the Observation Deck

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Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Buffalo Bull Museum and be inspired by historic images of Lookout Mountain. Participants will have a guided tour of the museum’s collections
Event Details
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Buffalo Bull Museum and be inspired by historic images of Lookout Mountain. Participants will have a guided tour of the museum’s collections and sketch on the museum’s observation deck under the guidance of an art instructor. No experience required! All art supplies and museum admission are included in the price. Questions? Email the museum at [email protected] or call 720-865-2160.
Event is for ages 15+. Please register here: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/denver/activity/search/detail/106294?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true
Sign language interpreters and real-time captioning (CART) are available upon request with three business days’ notice by emailing [email protected]. For other disability-related accommodation requests or concerns, please contact the museum at the same email address.
Time
Location
Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave
987 1/2 Lookout Mountain Road Golden, CO 80401



