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 >>
Special Exhibitions
An new special exhibition featuring the posters that spread the word when Buffalo Bill’s Wild West toured the country and the world opens at the Center of the West on May 18, 2024!
Our current special exhibition features the photography of James Bama
James Bama’s Photographs: Portraits of the West, is on view in our John Bunker Sands Photography Gallery, through August 4, 2024.
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
Wonders of Bird Migration
Chloe Winkler
March 22, 2024
Jade Vaquero auction benefits Cody Firearms Museum
Nancy McClure
January 22, 2024
Common Raven: Do They Sing and Other Interesting facts
Anne Hay
November 20, 2023
A Cautionary Tale: Modified 98k Mauser – Points West Online
Nancy McClure
November 17, 2023
How trees survive winter
Amy Phillips
November 13, 2023