This is YOUR West!
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!
Upcoming Events:
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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
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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 |
| Members | Free |
Stories of the West
