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!
Whitney Western Art Museum voted the "Best Art Museum" by Newsweek!
In this Readers’ Choice contest, expert panelists from the art world select ten nominees and then Newsweek readers vote on the winner. We’re in good company, topping a list that also includes the Art Institute of Chicago, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Denver Art Museum.
Congratulations to the Whitney for this well-deserved recognition of exceptional dedication and contribution to the art world.
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 >>
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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
- 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
Downy Woodpeckers: Small Drummers
Anne Hay
October 29, 2024
Migration Season
Amy Phillips
October 22, 2024
Hibernation versus Torpor
Amy Phillips
October 14, 2024
Conservation of Black-Footed Ferrets
Amy Phillips
October 14, 2024
The Truth About Bats
Bliss Bonner
October 11, 2024
Black-capped Chickadees, the Birds Whose Brain Changes
Anne Hay
August 29, 2024
White-Nose Syndrome: A Battle for the Bats
Bliss Bonner
August 16, 2024
A Summer in ‘The West’: 2024 Intern Experiences
Emmi Pargament
August 12, 2024