The Science Zone educates children on math and science through interactive exhibits. This museum features a color room equipped with a kaleidoscope as well as a human body exhibition and a bubble room. The Science Zone was formerly known as the Wyoming Science Adventure Center.Wyoming is most known for its rodeos! The Central Wyoming Fair and Rodeo takes place over two weeks in July. Participants from the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association take part in steer wrestling, bull riding and other events. You’ll also find a daily carnival with musical entertainment and rides.
The permanent collection at the Nicolaysen Art Museum and Discovery Center offers Western-themed art pieces from regional and, of course, local artists. You’ll also find traveling collections, special events and lectures such as a yearly art exhibit and sale. The discovery center at the museum features interactive activities for both children and adults, including the “Adult Docent Program” that helps you appreciate and understand contemporary art and “Preschool Picassos” lessons for your little ones.The Historic Trails West organization gives you a taste of what life was like for early colonizers heading West. You and your family can take tours on horses and in wagons that retrace the steps of the settlers on the California and Oregon Trails. The tours range from a five-day overnight trek to an hour trek. The guides will teach you about the region’s American Indians and the history of the paths. Some excursions include a re-enactment of the Red Butte Battle between the Native Americans and Army.
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