Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the museum is offering limited visitation as businesses progress through reopening phases. Most museum interactive are not available for use. High-touch surfaces such as stair banisters and handles are being sanitized frequently throughout the day, but we still ask that you also wash your hands and/or sanitize your hands before […]
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Art Kits
We would like to send special thanks to museum volunteers & staff who donated funds & supplies for these art kits. With our local youth dealing with such major life changes — restrictions on seeing friends, participating in group projects, etc. – we wanted to provide some basic art supplies for them. Local history & […]
April Governing Board Meeting
Due to the on-going coronavirus pandemic, the monthly governing board meeting will not be held at the museum. The public is welcome to participate via telephone. If you would like to attend in this manner, please email director Sylvia Bruner at director@jimgatchell.com to be included in the conference call.
Grow with the Gatchell
During this time of closures, including the museum, staff has put together a series of educational YouTube videos for individuals to view from you. We have also created a page on our website: https://www.jimgatchell.com/events-programs/grow-with-the-gatchell/ that includes supplemental links and resources to continue your educational experience. These videos are designed for the young and the young at […]
Museum Closure
The museum is currently closed to the public. Following recommendations set forth by the Governor of Wyoming and the President, we are trying to do our part in slowing the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus. Tentatively we are closed until April 6. Limited research and other services may be available. Please contact us by email with […]
School Programs
Flashlights, Dinosaurs, and more! This week kicks off our Light program with first grade students. They are touring the museum learning how we utilize sound and light to create a great museum visit. Then they learn how to display artifacts using flashlights. The week will end with our Dinosaur Expo program for second grad students. […]