Plan Your Visit

High Iron
Is Coming to
Cheyenne

High Iron opens at the Wyoming State Capitol Grounds on July 4, 2026 — free, fully accessible, and open to all. No tickets. No reservations. Just come.

Current Residency
Wyoming State Capitol Grounds
100 W 21st St, Cheyenne, WY 82001
OpensJuly 4, 2026
ClosesSeptember 30, 2026
HoursTo be announced
AdmissionFree
AccessibilityFully ADA accessible
AdmissionAlways Free
OpenJul 4 – Sep 30, 2026
LocationCapitol Grounds, Cheyenne
AccessibilityFully ADA Accessible
Hours

When We're Open

Hours coming soon

We are finalizing our public hours for the Cheyenne residency. Sign up below to be notified, or follow us at @highironwy for updates.

What to Expect
DurationMost visits run 45 minutes to an hour. Come with time to linger.
ToursDrop-in guided tours available during open hours — no registration needed.
RecordingThe oral history recording station is open throughout the residency. Walk in and tell your story.
EventsProgramming scheduled throughout the summer. Check the Activations page for updates.
Getting Here

Find the Boxcar

[ Google Maps Embed ] Wyoming State Capitol Grounds

Wyoming State Capitol Grounds
100 W 21st Street
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001

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ParkingFree street parking available on 21st St and Capitol Ave. Additional lots within one block.
TransitCheyenne Transit (The STAR) serves the Capitol area. Check cheyennecity.org/transit for routes.
On Foot10-minute walk from downtown Cheyenne. Look for the boxcar — it's hard to miss.
Accessibility

High Iron Is Built
for Everyone

Full accessibility is not an afterthought — it is part of the project's core commitment to the communities it serves.

ADA Compliant

Wheelchair Accessible

Fully wheelchair accessible via ramp entry. The Capitol Grounds site is level, paved, and navigable from all access points.

Available Now

Bilingual Materials

All exhibit materials available in English and Spanish. Bilingual staff and volunteers present during select programming hours.

On Request

ASL Interpretation

Available for scheduled events with 72-hour advance notice. Contact highironwyoming@gmail.com to arrange.

All Ages

Family Friendly

All ages welcome. Stroller-accessible entry and pathways throughout. Youth programming available — see Activations for scheduled events.

Always

Free Admission

High Iron is free and will always be free. No tickets, no registration required. This is a public monument — it belongs to everyone.

Contact Us

Other Needs

Reach out at highironwyoming@gmail.com and we will do our best to accommodate. No request is too small.

Languages

Bilingual by Design

All materials are currently available in English and Spanish, with additional languages in development.

En
Available

English

All exhibit panels, oral history materials, and programming guides available in English.

Es
Available

Spanish / Español

All exhibit panels and core materials available in Spanish. Bilingual staff present during select hours.

Additional languages in development — contact us if your community has a specific need.

Group Visits

Bring Your Group

School groups, community organizations, and family groups are all welcome. Scheduled group visits include a guided tour, facilitated discussion, and time for oral history recording.

Educator guides and pre/post-visit materials available for K–12 groups. We tailor programming to your group's age range, curriculum connections, and language needs.

All group visits are free. Groups of 10 or more please book in advance.

Groups of 10 or more — please book in advance

Tour Schedule

High Iron Through 2029

After Cheyenne, the boxcar continues west along the I-80 corridor through Wyoming's former rail towns.

2024–2025
Laramie
Debut stop — September 2024
2026
Cheyenne
Wyoming State Capitol Grounds · July 4 – September 30, 2026
Opening Jul 4
2027
Rawlins
Carbon County · dates TBA
2028
Rock Springs
Sweetwater County · dates TBA
2029
Evanston
Uinta County · dates TBA