Welcome to Crook County
Museum and Art Gallery!
Welcome to Crook County Museum and Art Gallery
Welcome to Crook County Museum, housed in the historic Old Stoney building in Sundance, Wyoming. Our museum offers an immersive experience with over 7,000 artifacts, showcasing the lives of Native American tribes, early pioneers, and legendary outlaws like the Sundance Kid. Whether you are a history buff or a curious traveler, there is something for everyone to explore!
Discover Our Featured Exhibits
Experience history like never before at the Crook County Museum! Stand in the Sundance Kid Trial Room, where Harry Longabaugh, famously known as the Sundance Kid, was tried in 1887. Explore Native American Heritage through cultural artifacts, tools, and traditional clothing from the region’s indigenous tribes. Step back in time with Life in the Old West, where you can walk through life-size reconstructions of a livery stable, mercantile, and frontier bunkhouse. Witness history unfold in The 1874 Custer Expedition, a detailed miniature display of the historic expedition through the Black Hills. Our Natural History of Wyoming exhibit, featuring fossils, geological wonders, and the diverse wildlife that shaped this region.
Discover Our Featured Exhibits
Experience history like never before at the Crook County Museum! Stand in the Sundance Kid Trial Room, where Harry Longabaugh, famously known as the Sundance Kid, was tried in 1887. Explore Native American Heritage through cultural artifacts, tools, and traditional clothing from the region’s indigenous tribes. Step back in time with Life in the Old West, where you can walk through life-size reconstructions of a livery stable, mercantile, and frontier bunkhouse. Witness history unfold in The 1874 Custer Expedition, a detailed miniature display of the historic expedition through the Black Hills. Our Natural History of Wyoming exhibit, featuring fossils, geological wonders, and the diverse wildlife that shaped this region.
From the Blog
The History Behind Old Stoney: From Schoolhouse to Museum
A Historic Landmark with a New Purpose
Built in 1923, the Old Stoney building has stood as a symbol of resilience and history in Sundance, Wyoming, for over a century. Constructed from locally quarried sandstone, the building was designed with durability and permanence in mind, reflecting the early 20th-century optimism in the growing community. Originally serving as Sundance High School, it became a center for education, shaping the minds of generations of students. For decades, the hallways echoed with the sounds of teachers instructing, students learning, and school events bringing the community together.
Life on the Wyoming Frontier: A Glimpse into the Past
Surviving and Thriving in the Old West
Life in Wyoming during the late 1800s was not for the faint of heart. Settlers faced harsh winters, unpredictable weather, and the challenge of taming an untamed land. They had to be resourceful, enduring months of isolation, foraging for food, and relying on their neighbors for survival. Everyday life required hard work and determination, from building homes with limited supplies to defending against natural and human threats.
Visiting the Crook County Museum and Art Gallery is an unforgettable experience for history lovers, families, and travelers exploring Wyoming.