The Natural History Museum of Western Wyoming will be uniquely unlike other tourist
attractions in this area. This institution will provide a sense of place, a sense of
difference, and a sense of individuality in the community and the region. The three
main reasons guests will come to the Natural History Museum are:

To Experience
People want to experience something different from everyday life.
To Learn
People seek educational opportunities outside the normal classroom settings.
To Share
People look for the chance to share culture and information with others.

People want to experience, to learn, and to share. The Natural History Museum of Western Wyoming will provide these opportunities for its guests. It is most reasonable to anticipate that a first-class interpretive experience at the Natural History Museum of Western Wyoming could easily draw 50,000 guests annually. This is based on visitation to other major museums, sites, and attractions in the area.

Annual Visitation Statistics: 2004
Name Location Season Attendance
Buffalo Bill Historical Center Cody 12 months 212,260
Natural Museum of Wildlife Art Jackson 12 months 68,140
Historical Society and Museum Jackson 4 months 29,435
Chamber of Commerce Alpine 12 months 43,000(est.)

*Source: The Official Museum Directory 2000.
**Based on center being open on an average of six days a week.

 
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