This is YOUR West!
Center of the West admission includes five amazing museums, all under one roof! Explore the Center on your journey through Yellowstone and the West!
Museums
Five massive museums under one roof. Explore stories and objects of the Wild West. Explore >>
Experiences
Get hands-on with authentic dining, entertainment, and outdoor fun with a western twist. Explore >>
Plan Your Visit
All the tools you need for a Yellowstone vacation that’s enriching and exciting for all ages. Explore >>

A must-see on your adventure to or from Yellowstone National Park
- Five massive museums on Native American culture, famous cowboys + cowgirls, timeless western art, and more
- Hands-on experiences like chuckwagon dinners, live birds of prey, and behind-the-scenes tours
- We're a Smithsonian Affiliate, located just 50 miles from the East Gate of Yellowstone National Park, along one of America's most scenic roads
- Your ticket is good for two days of exploring all five museums!
- We have an EV charging station with room for 2 vehicles at a time, so you can head out on your incredible Yellowstone adventure after your visit
Hours
May 1 – Sept. 15 | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
Sept. 16 - Oct. 31 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Nov. 1 - Nov.30 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Dec. 1 - Feb. 28 | Thu. - Sun., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Mar. 1 - Apr. 30 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Closed NYD, Thanksgiving, Christmas |
Rates
Adults | $23 |
Seniors | $22 |
Students with valid ID | $21 |
Kids 6-17 | $16 |
Kids <5 | Free |
Buffalo Bill Center of the West Members | Free |
Active US Military | Free |
Stories of the West
Common Raven: Do They Sing and Other Interesting facts
Anne Hay
November 20, 2023
A Cautionary Tale: Modified 98k Mauser – Points West Online
Nancy McClure
November 17, 2023
How trees survive winter
Amy Phillips
November 13, 2023
Photo: Bald Eagle in Flight – Points West Online
Nancy McClure
November 10, 2023
Charlie Russell’s Tough Year
Eric Rossborough
July 26, 2023



