At the Hulett Museum & Art Gallery, exhibits range from dinosaurs and stagecoaches to the heritage of the Northern Plains; forested hills, trails, and fishing ponds shape the landscape around Hulett. There are also recurring events, including the Hulett Rodeo, held annually since 1947. You can choose what to explore based on your interests in culture, events, or nature.

History and Culture at the Museum

The Hulett Museum & Art Gallery’s mission is to collect and preserve the history and culture of northeastern Wyoming. It preserves prehistoric and historic artifacts; exhibit topics include dinosaurs, stagecoaches, and the heritage of the Northern Plains. The regional mission and specific topics offer two perspectives: you can consider Hulett’s cultural offerings through both their regional focus and individual exhibit interests.

Getting Around Town and the Surrounding Area

Most visitor amenities in Hulett are within a four-block area that can be explored on foot. This gives you a clear sense of the distances involved when getting around town.

The area around Hulett features scenic, forested hills, trails, and fishing ponds. Trails and fishing ponds each add their own character to this landscape. At night, the stars are visible from Hulett’s Main Street. This means that taking in the night sky is another way to experience the town, suited to a different time of day.

A Trail and a Route

The Tower Trail at Devils Tower is near Hulett and is 1.3 miles (2 kilometers) long. This offers a clearly named trail to choose from, alongside the trails in Hulett’s forested surroundings. Its length gives you a clear sense of the distance involved.

The scenic Spirit Highway (Highway 24) leads to Hulett from neighboring South Dakota. If you’re traveling from that direction, this gives you a named route to follow; its scenic character also makes the drive part of the experience.

Events Throughout the Year

Hulett has held the Hulett Rodeo annually since 1947. The Old West Invitational Turkey Shoot (OWITS) takes place every spring in Hulett; specific dates may vary from year to year. Hulett Ham & Jam is also an annual event in Hulett. Spring provides a seasonal guide for OWITS, while the annual recurrence of the rodeo and Hulett Ham & Jam can help with planning. If an event is the main reason for your trip, check that year’s dates in advance.

Tailor Your Search for Accommodation

The museum showcases the history and culture of northeastern Wyoming; events add recurring dates to consider, while the hills, trails, fishing ponds, and nearby Tower Trail represent the area’s natural side. The four-block area provides additional context for the location of most visitor amenities within Hulett. This can help you tailor your hotel search to the kind of stay you have planned.

Explore more destinations: Devils Tower, Moorcroft.

Go to the main travel overview: Crook County.