This is YOUR West!
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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!
Our current special exhibition:
Italy’s Legendary Cowboys of the Maremma
Photographs by Gabrielle Saveri
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
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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
- Plenty of room to socially distance and strict COVID-19 cleaning protocols
- Just 50 miles to the East Gate of Yellowstone National Park, along one of the most scenic roads in the United States
- We have an EV charging station with room for 2 vehicles at a time
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 |
| Members | Free |
Stories of the West
Buffalo Bill, Butteri, and the 1890 Bucking Contest in Rome With Renee Lagreid At Buffalo Bill Center of the West Buffalo Bill in Rome February 9, 2023 5:30–7:30 p.m. Join […]
Old-timers and Early Day Women – Part 2 A free talk by Bob Richard with special guests Al and Pete Simpson Alan K. and Peter K. Simpson Thursday, February 16, […]
Please note: this event is sold out. Check here for tickets to other programs. History of Cassie's With Robyn Cutter and Melanie Singer At Cassie's Steakhouse March 9, 2023 5:30–7:30 […]
Living Land: Insights on Memory, Society, and Sacred Space With Dr. Gordon Ambrosino At Buffalo Bill Center of the West April 13, 2023 5:30–7:30 p.m. Join us the second Thursdays […]
Jeff Rudolph and Other Local Artists A free talk by Bob Richard Thursday, April 20, 2023 Noon–1 p.m. Sculptor Jeff Rudolph modeling in clay as an Artist-in-Residence in the Center […]
The History of Ranching on Rattlesnake Creek A free talk by Bob Richard Thursday, June 8, 2023 Noon–1 p.m. Mooncrest Ranch house in snow on upper Rattlesnake Creek, December 1950. […]
Buffalo Bill Dam, Shoshone Canyon, and Hayden’s Arch Buffalo Bill Dam and road through Shoshone Canyons, June 1965. MS 89 Jack Richard Photograph Collection. PN.89.40.8637.07 A free talk by Bob […]
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September 23, 2023 6 – 11:30 p.m. This western formal features live music and exquisite cuisine by Bravo Catering. The Patrons Ball is one of the signature social events of […]
Early Day Western Movies, including The Rider of the Painted Horse A free talk by Bob Richard Thursday, October 19, 2023 Noon–1 p.m. Members of the cast of "The Rider […]
The History of Pahaska Teepee Pahaska Teepee with visitors and automobiles. MS 006 William F. Cody Collection. P.6.1742A free talk by Bob Richard Thursday, December 21, 2023 Noon–1 p.m. Join […]