The Korell Center for Wyoming Heritage
The Official Museum and Cultural Center of the Wyoming Historical Society
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1075 S Federal Blvd
Riverton, Wyoming 82501
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"Where Wyoming's Wild and Human Histories Meet."
Formerly the Wind River Heritage Center, the newly minted Korell Center for Wyoming Heritage serves as the official museum and cultural center of the Wyoming Historical Society, thanks to a generous gift.
The Wyoming Historical Society invites those interested in donating their time, financial support, or unique talents to help bring this vision to life. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities or to volunteer for the upcoming “Sprint to Opening,” please reach out to info@wyshs.org.
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Wildlife Mounts
Historical Wax Figures
Trap Collection
Pioneer & Farm Equipment
Western Artwork
The History of the Korell Center for Wyoming Heritage
In the high-desert landscape of Riverton, Wyoming—a place defined by the confluence of the Big and Little Wind Rivers—stands a monument to the rugged resilience of the American West. Formerly known as the Wind River Heritage Center, the facility entered a transformative new chapter on February 16, 2026, when it was rebranded as the Korell Center for Wyoming Heritage. This acquisition by the Wyoming Historical Society (WHS) marked the society’s first physical flagship in its 73-year history, ensuring that the "wild and human histories" of the Cowboy State have a permanent stage.
The history of this center is not merely a record of a building or a collection; it is the life’s work of a single man whose presence still lingers in every hand-stitched pelt and every waxen gaze: Jacob "Trapper Jake" Korell.