Werner Wildlife Museum
Discover the Werner Wildlife Museum, where exhibits and programs inspire curiosity about Wyoming’s rich natural heritage and wildlife diversity.
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The Werner Wildlife Museum is located at 405 E. 15th Street, just a short walk from the Casper College campus. Tours, group activities and special presentations are available by appointment.
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The museum and all events are free and open to the public.
Call us at 307-235-2108 if you have any questions.
The Werner Wildlife Museum was founded in 1964 by Herman Werner. In 1970, Werner donated the building and collections to Casper College. Today the collection has expanded from the original 36 exhibits to 450 birds, fish, and animals. The museum’s primary focus is native Wyoming wildlife but it also houses birds and animals from around the world.
A dozen murals bring color and a sense of habitat to displays. The Lair, an interactive area for children, is located in the diorama room on the Museum’s lower level. Outdoor amenities include a big backyard, a patio, and picnic area. Lucky visitors may even see antelope or deer grazing on the lawn.
The Wildlife Study Series takes place on the third Thursday of each month from February through October. Animal House for Children is offered in June, July, and August; though the programs are particularly designed for elementary students, all ages are welcome to participate. The museum hosts a fine arts and fine crafts show in November of each year.
The mission of the Werner Wildlife Museum at Casper College is to promote learning and appreciation of the Earth’s natural history through the preservation of collections, exhibits, and outreach as consistent with the mission and goals of Casper College.
Interested in programs dedicated to learning about animals that live right here in wonderful Wyoming? Want to meet other people who share your interests? Join us at Werner Wildlife Museum, 405 East 15th Street, on the fourth Thursday at 7 pm for presentations about wildlife science, mythology, stories of real life animal encounters, and a close look at the museum’s wild animal collection. Reservations for the following programs are appreciated but walk-ins are never turned away. Call the museum at 235-2108 for more information.