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!
Join us for our free Holiday Open House December 7 & 8!
Celebrate the holiday season with us here at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West on Saturday and Sunday, December 7 and 8! Please bring a non-perishable food item or new, still-packaged toy to be distributed to those in need in our community.
Enjoy free admission, tour our museums, shop the Points West Market sale, visit with Santa Claus from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. both days, see raptors at 1 p.m., and enjoy hot cocoa and candy canes, plus special deals on memberships.
And be sure to join local author Bob Berry as he signs copies of Yellowstone Yesterday & Today all day both Saturday and Sunday, and presents a talk about the book at 11 a.m. Saturday in our Coe Auditorium.
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 |
| Buffalo Bill Center of the West Members | Free |
| Active US Military | Free |
Stories of the West
