Salt Creek Museum Information

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Salt Creek Museum
531 Peake Street
Midwest, Wyoming

Pauline Schultz, Curator
P. O. Box 253
Midwest WY 82643
phone: (307) 437-6633 or (307) 437-6513

The museum's exhibits cover the Salt Creek oilfields from 1889 to present, oilfield workers and their families, and the history of the area.

HOURS:
Open by request; call (307) 437-6513 for an appointment.

ADMISSION: Donations only

EXHIBITS:
Permanent exhibits include a furnished doctor's office that was in use from 1937 to 1993, school room, kitchen, dining room, barber shop, and many household artifacts.

RESEARCH FACILITIES:
The Museum holds a full set of Midwest Refining Company Books from 1920-1930, which detail the operations in Salt Creek Oil Field. These may be loaned.

MUSEUM PUBLICATIONS:
Curator Pauline Schultz is currently researching and writing a book about the Salt Creek Oil Field.

The information above was obtained from the Wyoming Museum Information Board.
This information is kept as accurate as possible, however, it is recommended that you call ahead to any institution you plan to visit for operating hours and the exact location.

Please contact us with your comments, suggestions or inquiries.

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