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
The Canyon Visitor Center is located 1/8 mile southeast of Canyon Junction in the Canyon Village complex. The building was completed and open … 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
The Old Faithful Visitor Education Center features exhibits on Yellowstone’s hydrothermal features (geysers, hot springs, mudpots, and fumaroles), life in these extreme … 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
A small facility at the start of the West Thumb Geyser Basin boardwalks, where you can visit with a park ranger and gather … Read more
Here is an introduction to the key visitor centers you will encounter