The Dug Up Gun Museum is a real gem of an oddity. Now for those of you who have read some of my other blog posts, you probably know I really enjoy finding odd little museums. Well, the Cody Dug Up Gun Museum is a masterpiece of collecting, cataloging and presentation. Inside the Cody Dug Up Gun Museum resides a lifetime collection of exactly what  it says, Dug up Guns. Now if this sounds a little to weird, and to some it will, I must admit that my wife really rolled her eyes and pretty much thought I was a bit off bubble when I suggested we visit this museum. Most people in Cody go to the highly advertised and much more expensive Buffalo Bill Center of the West Museum. Well when we got done at the Dug Up Gun Museum we were both very pleased that we had stopped. Many moons ago, I think Hans said 30 years age, Hans was intrigued by a gun that he found and wondered what it was. Using his best sleuthing and forensic data, he skillfully figured out what he had found. Well the game is afoot. He found various guns and as he was a rare gun dealer, others found out that he was collecting and cataloging specimens. Over the next few decades Hans has built a wonderful collection that is beautifully displayed and incredibly curated.

Hans, the owner, has on display artifacts from all over the nation that make this a wonderful gem and a completely unique museum. Come to see this museum and you will be telling stories about it for years to come. This is an amazing and quirky slant on some true American history. I especially liked some of the unique derringers. See you there! (well at least the next time I am in Cody)