Museums help keep history alive. They protect stories, art, and culture so future generations can learn from the past. But museums rely on community support to continue their work.

The Buffalo Bill Center of the West uses events like the Patrons Ball Fundraising Gala to raise funds that support its museums, programs, and preservation of Western history and culture.

The Patrons Ball Fundraising Gala will take place on September 19, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. This elegant black-tie evening brings supporters together inside the museums for dinner, conversation, and live music.

When you attend, you help preserve the stories, art, and heritage of the American West.

Get tickets here to support the Buffalo Bill Center of the West.

Patrons Ball Fundraising Gala
September 19, 2026
6–11:30 p.m.
This elegant, black-tie gala is one of the signature social events of the year in Wyoming, and a major fundraiser for the Buffalo Bill Center of the West.

Patrons from near and far gather to renew friendships, network with leaders of industry and government, and make new acquaintances. Immersed in Western art, culture, and the history of the West, this event allows Patrons to enjoy companionable conversation, an exquisite dining experience in the Center’s museums. After dinner, dance the night away to live music from the High Society Band!