Plan Your Visit

Hours, Parking, Maps

The University of Wyoming Geological Museum is open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m and is closed Sundays and major holidays. Admission to the museum is free and we are open to the public.

The UW Geological Museum is located in the S.H. KNight Geology and the Earth Sciences Buildings, located on the NW side of campus  near 11th st and Lewis St. Please see below for additional information on access and parking. Look for the iconic copper-clad T.rex statue near the entrance of the museum to know you've arrived!

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picture of ourside museum and trex statue

Admission to the Museum is free, but we appreciate donations!

Everybody! The Museum is open to all visitors, students, and the public alike. 

The Museum is open Monday- Saturday from 10am to 4pm. We are closed Sundays and all University Holidays. 

We suggest parking in either the hourly parking section of the UW Ivinson Parking Garage (3rd floor of the garage at 11th and Ivinson Streets) or purchasing a day permit online and parking in the Brown zones near the museum. Parking is usually free on the weekends. For information about parking please visit the Parking Services Website. 

Parking off campus is possible and we suggest North and West of the museum along 8th, 9th, 10th, 11, and 12th street. Please be aware of the city permit parking regulations though. 

Day Parking permits cost $7.50/day 

Online Day Permit- Purchase Permits

Scratch Off Day Permit - Transportation Services Office

Yes, there is handicap parking, but you'll have to purchase a day permit to park in the designated spots. Please see the linked map for locations.