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Visitor tip
Call ahead at 307-760-0929 or email [email protected] to arrange a guided tour—staff members like Sue provide deeply informative mini-tours that visitors describe as memorable and inspiring, covering Wyoming's historic 'firsts' in women's rights
Visitor tip
Even if you can't bring pets inside, staff are flexible and accommodating—ask about brief guided tours you can rotate through while others wait outside with dogs in the courtyard area
Visitor tip
Register early for summer art workshops (July-August) including Collage, Paper Folding, Hand Quilting, and Mini Murals, as spaces are limited—workshops range from family-friendly to ages 10+
Quick Facts
- Type
- History Museum
- Focus
- Wyoming women's suffrage and pioneering women
- Admission
- Free
- Location
- Historic Downtown Laramie
- Special Feature
- Art workshops with local artists ($25 per person)
What visitors say
I was not able to visit inside (they show as temporarily closed), but the outside is absolutely worth a visit! The statue of Louisa Swain is lovely!
The world needs more places dedicated to the empowerment of women. A cute little museum right across the street from an excellent place to eat. A must for anyone who visits or stays and Laramie.
Wyoming is a historic leader of women’s rights when it comes to the right to vote and sit on juries. Stop in and learn more from the knowledgeable staff and informative displays. There are some neat artifacts and lots of beautiful…
From 18 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- Wyoming was the first place in the world where a woman voted in a general election on equal terms with men, with Louisa Swain casting that historic vote
- Wyoming produced the first woman governor in the United States, along with multiple other 'firsts' including first woman justice of the peace, first woman legislator, first woman on jury, and first woman of color legislator
- The museum offers free admission to view exhibits and features interactive art workshops including collage, hand quilting, and mini mural painting for ages 10 and up
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