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Wander Through the Original "Slow & Easy" Train Depot

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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

  • 5th Annual Frozen Fore
    5th Annual Frozen Fore
    Sat, Feb 15
    Saratoga Lake, Saratoga, WY
    Feb 15, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Feb 15, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    The Saratoga Museum invites you to be part of a chilly, thrilling winter event that’s made to melt hearts and raise funds: the 2025 Frozen Fore Ice Golf Tournament! The Frozen Fore has become a hallmark event here in Saratoga, drawing in adventurous golfers for an unforgettable day on the ice!
  • Book Signing with C.J. Box
    Book Signing with C.J. Box
    Sat, May 17
    Saratoga Museum
    May 17, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    May 17, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Fans of C.J. Box will be excited to meet the author at the Saratoga Museum for a book signing for the release of “Battle Mountain”, the latest in his Joe Pickett series.
  • Sleuthing with Joe Pickett
    Sleuthing with Joe Pickett
    Sat, Aug 16
    Location is TBD
    Aug 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Aug 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    The Saratoga Museum will be hosting its annual C.J. Box trivia night “Sleuthing with Joe Pickett”. The event kicks off with a cocktail hour with music and hor d’oeurves. C.J. Box will be present for a meet & greet!
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About the Saratoga Museum

The Saratoga Museum is housed in the town's c. 1915 Union Pacific Railroad Depot. Originally placed in Saratoga for the Saratoga and Encampment (S&E) lines, the goal of the rail line was to transport copper from Encampment and lumber from Saratoga. The depot is built out of cedar wood to help it resist bugs and the harsh weather of Wyoming.

 

The museum opened in 1980 but is no longer on its original site. When approached about opening a museum, the Union Pacific agreed to donate the building but not the land it was on. In 1979 the depot was moved across the river to its current home across from Saratoga's airstrip, Shively Field.

 

The museum provides an opportunity to explore the Platte Valley and offers the ability to preserve local artifacts and history. It is known for its gem, mineral, and fossil exhibits from both Wyoming and the world. From Chinese jade to diamonds found in Carbon County, the gem displays are the some of the most inclusive in Wyoming.

The museum grounds feature an original one-room cabin that was built by the Wiant family who are valley pioneers, and houses a blacksmith collection. The grounds are also home to an original emergency/noon whistle, a sheep wagon – which was donated by the Savage family, a pavilion for weddings, reunions and special events and a Union Pacific  caboose and rail car.

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PHONE NUMBER: 307-326-5511

CELL PHONE NUMBER: 307-710-3226

EMAIL: saratogamuseum@gmail.com

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