About Us
Preserving the heritage and history of Sweetwater County since 1967.
Welcome to the Sweetwater County Historical Museum
Established in 1967, the Sweetwater County Historical Museum is housed in a renovated 1931 post office building. The museum preserves a collection of thousands of artifacts, a large historical photograph archive, and extensive local history research material.
Explore the stories of Native Americans, explorers, fur trappers, overland travelers, railroad workers, coal miners, cowboys, sheepherders, homesteaders, business people, and trona, oil, and gas workers who shaped our region.
Mission
Connecting people to the story of Sweetwater County by preserving and presenting its natural and cultural history.
Vision
To achieve strategic growth and become a premier center for education and culture in Sweetwater County and Wyoming.
Purpose
The museum preserves and presents the story of Sweetwater County, serving as a repository for records and providing educational resources for the public.