Jackson Hole Historical Society reports higher attendance and expanded programs after opening new campus
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The Historical Society said its new museum campus increased admissions by about 60%, expanded education programs and camps, and is pursuing partnerships and exhibits focused on cowboy trades, indigenous history and Latino community history.
The Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum reported April 28 that its new museum campus, which opened in 2024, has driven a roughly 60 percent increase in admissions and allowed the nonprofit to expand education programs and research services.
"2024 was a big year for us," said Kirsten Corbett, director of exhibits and communications, standing in for Executive Director Morgan John. Corbett said the museum has added seven camps for children, expanded shoulder‑season offerings and increased space‑rental income and admissions revenue while operating an enlarged facility.
Corbett described upcoming exhibits and partnerships, including a July–December cowboy‑trades exhibit featuring local saddle makers and blacksmiths with live demonstrations and workshops, a speaker series that will include indigenous scholars and plans to document Latino history in the valley.
Funding: The museum requested a modest increase (about 5 percent) from town and county funds to return county support to pre‑pandemic levels. Corbett said town and county funding made up about 36 percent of the museum’s budget in 2020 and about 27 percent in the proposed budget, reflecting efforts to diversify revenue through admissions and rentals.
Ending: Officials thanked museum staff for the update and encouraged continued collaboration; Corbett invited further questions and provided contacts for follow‑up.