Orientation
Heart Mountain Interpretive Center is situated only 15 minutes from Cody, Wyoming—a town reminiscent of the old west experience. When you pull into the museum, you can’t miss the striking, craggy mountain in the distance known as Heart Mountain. The museum and interpretive center sit in the shadow of that mountain.
The Experience
Wandering through the museum and around the grounds of the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center is a sobering experience. Stories of the Japanese Americans who were detained there are full of heartbreak and triumph. These narratives—depicted through photographs, relics and museum exhibits—will leave visitors with lasting empathy and a better understanding of American history.

Special Exhibits & Events
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, summer events at Heart Mountain have been canceled for 2020. Explore a range of online programming on the Heart Mountain website, including original short films, in-depth presentations, and historic site tours.
There’s always room to learn
History cannot be altered, but we as a global community can strive to learn from the past. The museum is dedicated to passing on the Heart Mountain story to future generations, and addressing broader issues of race and social justice. Moreover, visiting the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center during a road trip through Wyoming is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about this complicated bit of American history.
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