Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave

Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave The Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave in Lookout Mountain Park is part of Denver Mountain Parks system.
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Denver Mountain Parks are owned and stewarded by the City and County of Denver under Denver Parks and Recreation.

in 1917, William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody was buried on Lookout Mountain, with an estimated 20,000 mourners in attendanc...
06/03/2026

in 1917, William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody was buried on Lookout Mountain, with an estimated 20,000 mourners in attendance to pay their respects to the legendary showman.

Even after his passing, Buffalo Bill and his final resting place have inspired art and artisans for over a century. A perfect example is this evocative 1924 painting by W.R. Lockhart, Buffalo Bill’s Grave by Moonlight – Lookout Mt.



📷 Object ID # 73.0022

Starting today, join us every Wednesday in June, July, and August for this free 15-minute program. Talks will be given a...
06/03/2026

Starting today, join us every Wednesday in June, July, and August for this free 15-minute program. Talks will be given at 11:30 and noon.

Find us at William "Buffalo Bill" Cody's graveside to hear all about the rumors behind his burial.

Louisa Maude Frederici Cody was born in 1844. She was a talented dressmaker and seamstress from St. Louis, Missouri. L...
05/27/2026

Louisa Maude Frederici Cody was born in 1844. She was a talented dressmaker and seamstress from St. Louis, Missouri. Louisa had four children with her husband William “Buffalo Bill” Cody: Arta, Kit, Orra, and Irma. Outliving her spouse and children, she passed away in 1921 in Cody, Wyoming, at the age of 77.

Renovations in the retail portion of Pahaska, the original museum building, are in progress. Visitors will soon marvel a...
05/25/2026

Renovations in the retail portion of Pahaska, the original museum building, are in progress. Visitors will soon marvel at the beautifully restored historic wood floor. Stay tuned for announcements about the return of guest services. In the meantime, the museum remains open and is now on summer hours, open seven days a week from 9am to 5pm. https://buffalobill.org/visit-us/hours-and-admission/

Happy International Museum Day! 🤠🏛️ Did you know that the Buffalo Bill Museum was started by Cody’s foster son? In 1921,...
05/18/2026

Happy International Museum Day! 🤠🏛️ Did you know that the Buffalo Bill Museum was started by Cody’s foster son? In 1921, Johnny Baker—a star sharpshooter from the Wild West show—and his wife, Olive, partnered with the City and County of Denver to open the museum in Lookout Mountain Park. Pictured here is a rare look inside the original Pahaska building! The museum moved next door to its current location in 1977. Today, the museum welcomes over 80,000 visitors a year. Drop a 🤠 if you’ve ever made the trek up Lookout Mountain!

Starting today and going through Labor Day, admission to the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave is free for active duty milit...
05/16/2026

Starting today and going through Labor Day, admission to the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave is free for active duty military personnel and up to five of their immediate family members as part of the Blue Star Museums program!

How does it work? It's simple! Active duty personnel show their green Common Access Card at the front desk to receive the complimentary admissions.

Blue Star Museums is a collaboration between the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and museums across America to offer free admission to the nation’s active duty military personnel, including National Guard and Reserve, and their families each summer. The program begins on Armed Forces Day in mid-May and ends on Labor Day at the beginning of September.

For more information and to find other participating museums, click here:
https://www.arts.gov/blue-star-museums-map

April is Arab American Heritage Month! Did you know that Buffalo Bill’s Wild West included several Arab performers, many...
04/27/2026

April is Arab American Heritage Month! Did you know that Buffalo Bill’s Wild West included several Arab performers, many of whom immigrated to the United States from the Ottoman Empire? Pictured below is the iconic Ameen Abou Hamad Troupe, a group of acrobats known for their “human pyramid” stunts.



📷 Object ID # 71.0233

Horseback riding was a central aspect of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show. Cody, along with many other performers, would ri...
04/23/2026

Horseback riding was a central aspect of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show. Cody, along with many other performers, would ride on horseback while showcasing trick shots or acting in reimagined Western scenes. Buffalo Bill rode over twenty horses throughout his life, including Duke, who is pictured alongside the showman below.



📷 Object ID # 2014.006.7

🎨🌄 Draw Inspiration from the Top of Lookout Mountain! 🌄🎨Start your morning with creativity on Saturday, May 9 from 9:00–...
04/21/2026

🎨🌄 Draw Inspiration from the Top of Lookout Mountain! 🌄🎨
Start your morning with creativity on Saturday, May 9 from 9:00–10:30 a.m. at the Buffalo Bill Museum!
This guided sketching session offers a special behind-the-scenes experience, featuring historic images of Lookout Mountain. After a tour of the museum’s collections, you’ll head to the scenic observation deck to sketch with guidance from a professional art instructor.

✨ No experience necessary
🖌️ All supplies + museum admission included
👥 Ages 15+
📍 Meets at: Buffalo Bill Museum, 987 1/2 Lookout Mountain Rd, Golden, CO
👉 Save your spot: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/denver/activity/search/detail/106294?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true

Accessibility is important to us:
Sign language interpreters and real-time captioning (CART) are available upon request with at least three business days’ notice. Please email [email protected] for accommodations or any accessibility-related questions.
Come take in the view and create something memorable!

🎨✨ Sketch, Explore, Create! ✨🎨Join us on Saturday, April 25 from 9:00–10:30 a.m. for a unique guided sketching class at ...
04/09/2026

🎨✨ Sketch, Explore, Create! ✨🎨
Join us on Saturday, April 25 from 9:00–10:30 a.m. for a unique guided sketching class at the Buffalo Bill Museum!

Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the museum and find inspiration in historic prints and posters. Participants will take a guided tour of the collections, then sketch in the exhibit space with support from an experienced art instructor.

🖌️ No experience required
🎟️ All art supplies + museum admission included
👥 Ages 15+
👉 Register now: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/denver/activity/search/detail/106293?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true

Accessibility matters to us:
Sign language interpreters and real-time captioning (CART) are available upon request with at least three business days’ notice. Please email [email protected] for accommodations or any accessibility-related questions.
Spots are limited—don’t miss this inspiring morning of art and history!

Address

987. 5 Lookout Mountain Road
Golden, CO
80401

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+17208652160

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