Family
and Children
The Buffalo Bill
Museum offers several
hands-on activities
and interactive
play areas where
kids of all ages
can explore Cowboy
and Indian materials.
Photo opportunities
abound and visitors
are encouraged to
bring their cameras!
Visitors
join Buffalo
Bill in the
Kid’s
Cowboy Corral.
Gallery
Guides, Worksheets
and Games
Make your visits
more entertaining
by downloading some
of our family-friendly
guides and games.
Hey
Parents! Do
you want to make
this trip more interesting
for your kids? Follow
these easy tips:
Bring a Camera.
There are plenty
of family memories
waiting to be
documented at
the Museum. If
they are old enough,
give the kids
a camera (disposables
are available
in the gift shop)
and ask them to
take pictures
of their favorite
things. When you
get home, use
the pictures to
have a discussion
about what they
discovered.
Download the Family
Guide.
Museums can be
overwhelming to
young visitors.
Our guide will
direct you to
some of the most
kid-centric items
that will introduce
the most important
elements of Buffalo
Bill’s life.
Read out loud.
Most of our labels
are short, perfect
for your young
readers to practice
their skills with
mom and dad.
Photo
opportunities at
the teepee and
cowboy/cowgirl cutouts.
Schools
and Teachers
Tours
Self
Guided
Groups may tour
the museum at their
own pace by booking
a Self-Guided Tour.
Groups with older
children may choose
to participate in
the “Buffalo
Bill Scouting Mission.”
This encourages
students to explore
the entire museum
and complete a two-page
worksheet. You may
also download your
own copy of the
worksheet for advance
tour preparation.
American
Indian Hands-on
Activity
Grades K –
6
Minimum: 10 students
/ Maximum: 48 students
*a minimum requirement
of one adult per
10 children is enforced.
A larger adult/child
ratio will result
in a cancelation
of the hands-on
program and the
substitution of
the self-guided
worksheet.
Teachers
will rotate their
students through
a series of inquiry-based
and hands on activities
to encourage dialog
and provide plenty
of tactile experiences.
Tour: Teachers
lead students through
an inquiry base
tour of the American
Indian Gallery.
A list of questions
and answers is provided.
Craft:
Children will recreate
their own “parfleche,”
and American Indian
carrying pouch,
using card-stock
paper, markers/crayons,
and yarn.
Hands-on Activity:
Trays of touchable
objects are available
for exploration
and discovery. Complete
interpretive materials
are provided. Examples
of items include
fur, trade goods,
and clothing.
Fee:
$1 per child
Up to 2 adults per
10 students free,
additional adults
$4.00
To
reserve a date
for your group
or class, call
303-526-0744.
There is plenty
of bus parking
onsite. We request
that the buses
be moved out of
the traffic lanes
after students
offload at the
Museum.
Please
send in one teacher
to check in, make
payment and confirm
final numbers.
The cashier will
provide gathering
instructions at
that time.
We
advise students
use the restroom
(located in the
lobby) before
their programs
begin.
The
Museum does not
have a coatroom.
If weather allows
we request that
jackets be left
on the bus.
There
are many picnic
areas onsite for
your lunch needs.
The museum does
not have covered
or indoor dining
areas available
at this time.
They are vulnerable
to the elements,
however, so be
prepared to make
other arrangements
if you arrive
on a rainy day.
-If your group
plans to visit
the gift shop
or to purchase
food, please notify
the Pahaska Tepee
Staff in advance
for their rules
and requests:
303-526-9367.
