Nelson Museum of the West
Nelson Museum of the West is a museum in Laramie, Wyoming which is located on Carey Avenue. Nelson Museum of the West is situated nearby to the courthouse Judge Joseph M. Carey City Center, as well as near the police station Cheyenne Public Safety Center.- Opening hours:
May, September, and October: Monday—Friday 9:00 AM—4:00 PM
June—August: Monday—Saturday 9:00 AM—4:00 PM - Type: Museum
- Address: 1714 Carey Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 82001
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include City and County Building and Atlas Theatre.
City and County Building
Town hall
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The City and County Building, also known as the City-County Building, at 19th St. and Carey Ave. in Cheyenne, Wyoming, was built during 1917–1919. It was designed by architect William Dubois in Classical Revival style. City and County Building is situated 600 feet northwest of Nelson Museum of the West.
Atlas Theatre
Theater building
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The Atlas Theatre, also known as the Atlas Building, at 213 W. 16th St. in Cheyenne, Wyoming, was dating from 1887 and was built out as a theatre in 1908. Atlas Theatre is situated 750 feet southeast of Nelson Museum of the West.
Tivoli Building
Historic site
The Tivoli Building is a historic building at 301 West Lincolnway in downtown Cheyenne, Wyoming, and a part of the Downtown Cheyenne Historic District. Tivoli Building is situated 660 feet southeast of Nelson Museum of the West.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Cheyenne and South Greeley.
Cheyenne
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Cheyenne is the state capital and largest city of Wyoming. Cheyenne is a place that celebrates its history and "true Western" culture. It is not uncommon to see cowboy hats, boots, and the belt as daily attire.
South Greeley
Village
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South Greeley is a census-designated place in Laramie County, Wyoming, United States. It is part of the Cheyenne, Wyoming Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 4,733 at the 2020 census. The population was 4,217 at the 2010 census. South Greeley is situated 2½ miles south of Nelson Museum of the West.
Fox Farm-College
Village
Fox Farm-College is a census-designated place in Laramie County, Wyoming, United States. It is part of the Cheyenne, Wyoming Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 3,876 people at the 2020 census. Fox Farm-College is situated 2½ miles southeast of Nelson Museum of the West.
Nelson Museum of the West
- Categories: building, tourism, and tourist attraction
- Location: Laramie, Wyoming, Rocky Mountains, United States, North America
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Latitude
41.13362° or 41° 8′ 1″ northLongitude
-104.81771° or 104° 49′ 4″ westOpen location code
85HQ45MJ+CWOpenStreetMap ID
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