Fremont County Museum System

10/16/2026

“Halloween Night at the Museum” Oct 16 & 17th, 6-9PM
Visit the Pioneer Museum in Lander for this Children's Exploration Series program for 2 nights of fun on October 16th and 17th from 6-9pm.

Get ready for a spooky time at the Pioneer Museum! We are back with our family friendly Halloween event. Enjoy the maze, try one of our activities, and of course get some treats!

Costumes are greatly encouraged. Entrance fee is $5 per person. Call 307-332-3339 for more information.

Donations to support our museums: https://windriverccf.funraise.org/

10/05/2026

“Polished Corners of the Temple Wall with Lea Cavalli Schoenewald” October 7th 6pm

The Riverton Museum is hosting Lea Cavalli Schoenewald for this Wyoming Community Bank Discovery Speaker Series on October 7th from 6-7pm. Schoenewald is a retired teacher who published "Polished Corners of the Temple Wall," a book on Ivinson Hall which was a boarding school for girls in Laramie from 1921-1957. Come hear stories about what it was like to attend the school and the history of its establishment.

This event is free and open to the public.
Donations to support our museums: https://windriverccf.funraise.org/

10/05/2026

Ready to support the Fremont County Museums with a beautiful piece of American flatware history?

Bid on this nearly complete flatware set marked “Made by Alvin.” Founded in 1886, Alvin became a well-known American maker of sterling silver and silver-plated flatware, producing everything from elegant everyday pieces to elaborate, historically inspired patterns. The company was later acquired by Gorham, which continued producing pieces under the Alvin name for decades.

This nearly complete set offers a chance to add a piece of Alvin’s long history of American tableware to your collection.

This flatware set will ONLY be available at the silent auction at the Rare Relics Roadshow, October 10th at the Lander Community and Convention Center.

And don’t forget to reserve your appraisal time for the Rare Relics Roadshow, October 10 at the Lander Community Center!

https://rarerelicsroadshow.funraise.org

10/05/2026

Ready to support the Fremont County Museums with a piece of brand-new, hand-crafted Western gear?

These Goetz Custom Leather Chinks are brand new and showcase the craftsmanship of Scott Goetz, who has been creating high-quality custom leather gear for 35 years.

Scott combines a 5 oz. taupe, melo-tan cowhide body with a timeless floral and basket stamp pattern. The belt and leg pieces are crafted from 8 oz. Herman Oak vegetable-tanned leather, featuring a black background, natural floral and edging details, and striking black stitching. A double-loop braid on the fringe provides the finishing touch.

Classic Western styling meets experienced craftsmanship in a pair of chinks designed for durability, comfort and performance—and generously donated to benefit the Fremont County Museums.

This item will ONLY be available at the silent auction at the Rare Relics Roadshow, October 10th at the Lander Community and Convention Center.

And don’t forget to reserve your appraisal time for the Rare Relics Roadshow, October 10 at the Lander Community Center!

https://rarerelicsroadshow.funraise.org/

10/05/2026

10/01/2026

“Crystal Cave Trek” Thursday October 1, Tuesday October 6, 9:00 a.m.

Join us at the museum to leave for this trek to the crystal cave on the historic CM Ranch. Cheryl O’Brien will tell us about the history of the CM Ranch, geology & Carolyn Gillette will lead us to the cave. This trek is moderately difficult hike, about 3 miles. We may be walking through some water.

This is part of the Wind River Visitors Council Adventure Trek Series. Space is limited. $25.00 per person. Advanced registration required, no exceptions! Call the Dubois Museum at 307-455-2284.

Donations to support our museums: https://windriverccf.funraise.org/

09/30/2026

Meet the appraisers!
Levi Hanson will be in-house at the Rare Relics Roadshow on October 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Lander Community & Convention Center, ready to take a look at your treasures and share his expertise.

Levi has been dealing in coins for three years through his business, WyoCoins in Lander. He first began collecting coins 13 years ago after developing a strong interest in numismatics through a collection he inherited from his grandfather.

Levi's areas of interest include U.S. coins, world coins, and, to a lesser extent, ancient coins. He has a genuine passion for the historical and artistic aspects of numismatics, and says "Coin collecting and dealing are more than simply a business - they are a lifelong passion and a way of life."

The Rare Relics Roadshow
Bring Your Treasures. Learn Their Value.

October 10 • 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Lander Community & Convention Center
Presented by the Wind River Cultural Centers Foundation, benefiting the three Fremont County Museums.

09/30/2026

Ready to support the Fremont County Museums with a piece of Western history?

Bid on "Quannah Parker, Comanche" a historic photograph featuring Quannah Parker, a sub-chief of the Quohada band of Comanche and one of the last prominent war chiefs of the West. Later a respected peacetime leader, Parker is pictured on horseback in this striking historic image, published by Indigena Fine Art Publishers.

This historic photograph will ONLY be available at the live auction at the Rare Relics Roadshow, October 10th at 6:00pm at the Lander Community and Convention Center.

And don’t forget to reserve your appraisal time for the Rare Relics Roadshow, October 10 at the Lander Community Center!

https://rarerelicsroadshow.funraise.org/