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Casper Boasts a Mammoth Arts Community

The Nicolaysen Art Museum & Discovery Center, known locally as “The Nic,” offers free admission to its 25,000-square-foot space in the remodeled Mountain States Power Company building, which dates to 1924. The annual Nic Fest draws thousands to the museum and adjoining grounds for live music, activities including the Sidewalk Chalk Art Competition and a sale of works by artists from across the nation. The museum also holds an annual art show and sale in November as well as Wednesday Night... Read More »

Science Zone in Casper, WY, Offers a World of Education

The Science Zone in Casper, WY  provides informal science education for kids of all ages or even just kids at heart.This educational museum was launched through Casper City Council’s program, Casper’s Vision 2000. The Science Zone now meets the city’s needs for a hands-on experience where kids and adults can expand their knowledge of science, math, and technology that’s affordable too.The hours of fun and entertainment cleverly mask how much the kids are... Read More »

Casper Planetarium Shows Feature Stars

Travel beyond earth's orbit during the star-studded shows at the Casper Planetarium.The planetarium features the world's first all-dome, full color, single projector - a Konica-Minolta Mediaglobe. The Casper Planetarium opened in 1966 and has remained a popular attraction in Central Wyoming. It offers a variety of beyond-this-world shows, such as “Dawn of the Space Age,” which immerses audience members in a reconstruction of Man's first space walk. The planetarium is open to the... Read More »

Wyoming Symphony Orchestra Gives Casper Sweet Sounds

p { margin-bottom: 0.08in; } The Wyoming Symphony Orchestra in Casper has been electrifying audiences for more than 60 years. This group of musicians, led by music director and conductor Matthew Savery, performs throughout the year in a variety of settings and often with special guests that have ranged from the Casper Children's Chorale to world-class artists. Most concerts are held at the John F. Welsh Auditorium at the Natrona County High School. The WSO also performs at outdoor venues... Read More »

History Comes to Life in Casper

Don't just read about history, see, experience and re-live it at Casper's National Historic Trails Interpretive Center. Thousands of people traveled the Oregon, Mormon, California and Pony Express trails in the 1800s, etching their stories in American history. These tales are told through the facility's seven interactive exhibit areas and 18-minute multimedia presentation. The center aims to promote public understanding of both America's western native cultures and historic westward expansion... Read More »