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!
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Two new special exhibitions open at the Center of the West on May 20, 2023
Alfred Jacob Miller:
Revisiting the Rendezvous — in Scotland and Today
Tony Foster:
Watercolour Diaries from the Green River
Our current special exhibition, Italy’s Legendary Cowboys of the Maremma: Photographs by Gabrielle Saveri,
continues through August 6, 2023
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 |
Members | Free |
Stories of the West
Buntline and Burke – Points West Online
Nancy McClure
March 24, 2023
Chicken Soup – Points West Online
Nancy McClure
March 10, 2023
Indigenous Art Tools – Points West Online
Nancy McClure
February 16, 2023
Less is More When ‘Wrangling’ Bison – Points West Online
Nancy McClure
January 27, 2023
Choosing the right cowboy boots
Nancy McClure
December 21, 2022
Pheasant Flying Over Snow – Points West Online
Nancy McClure
December 20, 2022



