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Yellowstone has National Park Service operated visitor facilities in each of the areas listed below. Exhibits cover a wide range of natural and cultural history subjects. Select a link below to find out about facilities associated with that park area and their functions.
Visitor Center Opening and Closing Dates:
Spring—Summer
Albright Visitor Center
Open daily, year-round.
Through April 16: 9 am–5 pm
April 17–May 22: 9 am–6 pm
May 23 & thereafter: 8 am–7 pm
Exhibits on wildlife and history; films on Yellowstone and the national park idea. Information & Yellowstone Association book store.
Call 307-344-2263.
Learn more online about the Mammoth area National Park Service visitor facilities.
Canyon Visitor Education Center
Open daily beginning May 9.
May 9–22: 9 am–5 pm
May 23 & thereafter: 8 am–8 pm
Interactive exhibits about Yellowstone’s supervolcano and other aspects of its geology. Information & YA store.
Call 307-344-2550.
Learn more online about the Canyon area National Park Service visitor facilities.
Fishing Bridge Visitor Center
Open daily beginning May 23: 8 am– 7 pm
Exhibits on the park’s birds, other wildlife, and lake geology. Information & YA store.
Call 307-242-2450.
Learn more online about the Lake, Bridge Bay & Fishing Bridge area National Park Service visitor facilities.
Grant Visitor Center
Open daily beginning May 23: 8 am–7 pm.
Exhibits & video on the role of fire in Yellowstone. Information & YA store.
Call 307-242-2650.
Learn more online about the Grant Village and West Thumb area National Park Service visitor facilities.
Junior Ranger Station (at the Madison Information Station)
Open daily beginning May 30: 9 am–6 pm.
Learn more about the Junior Ranger program.
Madison Information Station
Open daily beginning May 23: 9 am–6 pm
Information & YA store. Call 307-344-2821.
Learn more online about the Madison area National Park Service visitor facilities.
Museum of the National Park Ranger, Norris
Open daily beginning May 23: 9 am–5 pm.
Exhibits & video at historic soldier station trace development of the park ranger profession. Chat with former National Park Service employees volunteering here.
Norris Geyser Basin Museum & Information Station
Open daily beginning May 23: 9 am–6 pm.
Exhibits on the hydrothermal features of Yellowstone. Information & YA store.
Call 307-344-2812.
Learn more online about the Norris area National Park Service visitor facilities.
Old Faithful Visitor Center
The visitor center is in temporary quarters near the Old Faithful Lodge. Please look for signs or ask for directions upon arrival in the area.
Open daily beginning April 17.
April 17–May 22: 9 am–6 pm
May 23 & thereafter: 8 am–7 pm;
information window until 8 pm
Award-winning film about hydrothermal features. Geyser eruption predictions. Information & YA store. Call 307-344-2750.
Learn more online about The Future Old Faithful Visitor Education Center and visit the Old Faithful Virtual Visitor Education Center.
No visitor center or contact stations available at Tower but learn more online about what NPS services are available at Tower-Roosevelt.
West Thumb Information Station
Open daily beginning May 23– Sept. 30: 9 am–5 pm
Information & YA store.
West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center
NPS desk open daily beginning April 17, 8 am–4 pm; May 23 & thereafter, 8 am–8 pm
Information, publications. Call (406)646-7701.
West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce staff
Through April 30: 8 am – 5 pm, Monday – Friday
May 1 – Sept 30: 8 am – 6 pm, Daily
Oct. 1 & thereafter: 8 am – 5 pm, Monday – Friday
Call 406-646-7701
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