Yellowstone National Park is vast, covering over 2.2 million acres, and its visitor centers are strategically placed to help you make sense of this massive landscape. Rather than generic information desks, each center serves as a specialized “museum” with a distinct theme—ranging from the park’s explosive geology to its military history—tailored to the specific region it sits in.
- Albright Visitor Center and Museum (Mammoth)
The Albright Visitor Center and Museum (open 365 days a year) is located at Mammoth Hot Springs, five miles inside the North Entrance … Read more - Canyon Visitor Center
Located in Canyon Village, the Canyon Visitor Education Center is one of Yellowstone’s newest and most comprehensive facilities. While the Old Faithful center … Read more - Grant Visitor Center and West Thumb Information Station
The Grant Visitor Center is located on the shore of the West Thumb of Yellowstone Lake one mile off of the main park … Read more - Lake, Bridge Bay and Fishing Bridge Visitor Facilities
The Fishing Bridge Museum and Visitor Center is located one mile off the Grand Loop Road on the East Entrance Road. Built in … Read more - Madison Information Station
The Madison Information Station dates from 1929-30 and is a National Historic Landmark. Located at Madison Junction in the Madison Picnic Area, it … Read more - Norris Geyser Basin and Museum
The Norris Geyser Basin Museum is located 1/4 mile east of Norris Junction just off the Grand Loop Road. Built in 1929-30, it … Read more - Old Faithful Visitor Center
Opened on August 25, 2010, the Old Faithful Visitor Education Center is a state-of-the-art facility designed to help millions of visitors understand the … Read more - Tower District Ranger Stations
The Tower District has no visitor center, museum, or formal interpretive contact stations. The Division of Resource Management and Visitor Protection operates three … Read more - West Thumb Information Station
While the West Thumb area doesn’t have a singular “visitor center” building in the modern sense of Old Faithful or Canyon, it is … Read more
Here is an introduction to the key visitor centers you will encounter