Museum News

Tickets ON SALE for Stagecoach Film Premiere

For the first time ever, the famous Stagecoach ‘Sunday night service’ comes to the Center for the Arts for a western cocktail of film, live music and dance with the world premiere of the documentary film, The Stagecoach Bar: An American Crossroads. Buy tickets now at the Center box office, Big Hole Music in Driggs, […]

Mormon Row Historic Barns Tour

Date: 5/18/2012 update info Time: 2:00:00 PM – 4:30:00 PM Event Cost: $10 Venue: Jackson Hole Historical Society & Museum in Jackson,WY Contact: Sonja Howle Phone: (210) 364-7381 Email: Contact Sonja Howle via email Website: www.famousbarns.com Event Details: The Mormon Row Barns near Jackson Hole are some of the most photographed in the nation, and […]

History Museum To Announce Contest Winners

The Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum announces the winners of the Junior Historian activity newspaper contest on Tuesday, May 15. Children aged 6-11 were asked to submit both their coloring and naming entries for the newspaper’s mascots. The winners will be awarded museum gift certificates at 6:00 p.m. in the main exhibition gallery, 225 […]

“100 Days Until 100 Years:” Elk Refuge Party

Reminder to attend program, “100 Days Until 100 Years”  celebrating the establishment of the National Elk Refuge, Wednesday, May 2, 6-8:30 p.m., at the National Museum of Wildlife Art. Free and open to the public, this informal evening will be a lot of fun. Social hour is between 6 and 7 pm with light appetizers […]

Walk in an Indian’s Shoes: Family Program

Children and their families are invited to take part in an exciting program, “Walk in an Indian’s Shoes” on Saturday, May 12 from 11:00am to noon in the history museum classroom.  Following the sharing of native stories, children will sew a pair of moccasins with their parents’ help. American Indian music will accompany the “soleful” […]

History Museum’s Contest Extended

The Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum’s naming and coloring contest deadline has been extended until May 1, 2012. The museum needs help from children ages 6-11 to name two young historians—a boy and a girl—and a pika mascot that will be featured in the organization’s new activity book. The newspaper will be available for […]

100 Days to 100 Years: Refuge Celebration

The National Elk Refuge, the Jackson Hole Historical Society & Museum, the Murie Center, and the National Museum of Wildlife Art are pleased to host an evening of storytelling on Wednesday, May 2 from 6:00 to 8:30 PM at the National Museum of Wildlife Art. The free public event celebrates the 100–day countdown remaining until […]

Museum Seeking Executive Director

The Jackson Hole Historical Society & Museum seeks an Executive Director dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Jackson Hole.  The ideal candidate must possess excellent public relations, fund raising, and leadership skills, and work effectively with the Board of Directors to achieve the organization’s strategic plan and long range goals. To receive a […]

Families Plant a Spring Greenhouse

  A program designed to fight spring fever, the Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum invites families to learn about starting vegetable seeds indoors on Saturday, April 14. A guest gardener will be the featured storyteller. Participants during April’s Second Saturday Family Fun program will plant their own mini greenhouse using recycled materials—a project to […]