Centennial, Wyoming – The Nici Self Historical Museum, located in Centennial, Wyoming at the base of the Snowy Range Mountains that features multiple exhibits preserving the history of what life was like in 20th Century Wyoming, just announced the launch of its newly designed website at niciselfmuseum.com. The completely revamped website features a new virtual tour of the buildings and exhibits, stories and history from the Centennial Valley, an easier way to donate online, member a member, and schedule private museum tours, as well as general improved functionality.

The museum, which is operated by volunteers from the Centennial Valley Historical Association, worked closely with Allison Pluda of Seneca Creek Studios, a local photography and design studio, to re-design the website to better serve the community and highlight the unique gem the museum already is, both historically and culturally. “I am honored to be able to create a new website for the Nici Self Historical Museum, especially since there is so much rich history in the Centennial Valley and many locals have not even been to the museum to explore what it has to offer,” said designer Allison Pluda of Seneca Creek Studios. “It feels good to be able to provide a better online experience for such a unique and valuable asset to the Centennial community. The museum is run entirely by volunteers from Centennial and relies on donations and memberships to keep the doors open. There is so much work that these volunteers already do. I am glad that I could help them out in any way and look forward to seeing how the museum’s online archive and virtual storytelling continues to grow in the future.”

The Nici Self Historical Museum’s new website will continue to be updated with news, local history, and events. Visitors are encouraged to explore the new website, read about local history, and sign up for the museum’s new mailing list.

The museum also just installed a brand new railroad crossing sign and a local community member recently donated a treasure trove of photos and stories of local skiing history as well. Be sure to visit the museum in person or check out the new website at niciselfmuseum.com.

About the Nici Self Historical Museum

Explore what life was like in 20th Century Wyoming and experience history preserved at the The Nici Self Historical Museum. Exhibits depict the history of ranching, mining, timber, lumbering, railroading, recreation, regional culture, early Western lifestyle, and homesteading life in the region. Celebrating southeast Wyoming’s Centennial Valley and the West, the museum is located at the base of the Snowy Range Mountains and Medicine Bow National Forest.

On the National Register of Historic Places, part of the museum is housed in the 1907 Centennial Railroad Depot and multiple other multiple historical buildings showcase a wide variety of artifacts and exhibits. It hosts collections of unique photographs from the American West, early Wyoming lifestyle, and unique items from turn of the century industries. Artifacts in the collection range from large ranching equipment to a tiny hummingbird nest. The exhibits include items like a clawfoot metal bathtub, uniforms and outfits from over 100 years ago, old horse-drawn wagons, a nice blacksmithing exhibit, and more.

The museum is managed and operated by the Centennial Valley Historical Association, a 501 (c)(3) organization, and a group of dedicated volunteers. It was organized in the early 1970s as part of a community effort to be recognized as a Bicentennial community. Berniece “Nici” Self was one of the founding members, and the museum is named in her honor.

The museum is located at 2734 Highway 130 in Centennial Wyoming and is free and open to the public from Memorial Day to Labor Day, Thursday through Monday, 12 PM to 4 PM. In September, the museum is open Saturday and Sunday, 12 PM to 4 PM. You can contact the museum to schedule a tour or arrange a visit outside of normal hours.

As a small community, the museum is always looking for volunteers to help staff their museum, or work on special projects. If you have an interest in local history and sharing that history with visitors, please contact them or stop by the museum and speak with one of their current volunteers. No special skills are required, and training is available.

The Nici Self Historical Museum is run by volunteers from Centennial, Wyoming and depends on donations and memberships to keep the doors open. Admission is always free, but your donations are greatly appreciated. Visit niciselfmuseum.com/donate to make a tax deductible donation or become a member. The museum has individual, family, lifetime, and business memberships.

To learn more about the Nici Self Historical Museum and Centennial Valley Historical Association, or to browse the brand-new website, please visit: niciselfmuseum.com and be sure to sign up for the mailing list at niciselfmuseum.com/newsletter.

Contact Information:

Nici Self Historical Museum
Centennial Valley Historical Association

2734 Highway 130

PO Box 201
Centennial, Wyoming 82055
(307) 742-7763
niciselfmuseum.com