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 new exhibition featuring the photography of James Bama opens in October!
Our two other special exhibitions close October 22:
Alfred Jacob Miller:
Revisiting the Rendezvous — in Scotland and Today
Tony Foster:
Watercolour Diaries from the Green River

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
Charlie Russell’s Tough Year
Eric Rossborough
July 26, 2023
What are Preening and Rousing?
Anne Hay
July 10, 2023
St. Labre Spring Visit April 2023
Hunter Old Elk
May 24, 2023
What is phenology and why does it matter?
Amy Phillips
May 24, 2023
A Green River Journey – Points West Online
Nancy McClure
May 17, 2023
A Rendezvous Revisited – Points West Online
Nancy McClure
May 10, 2023
The Wild West at Ambrose Park – Points West Online
Nancy McClure
April 21, 2023



