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. Visitor centers and information stations are open daily during their seasons.
Ranger-led programs begin Memorial Day weekend. Select a link below to find out about facilities associated with that park area and their functions.
Albright Visitor Center (at Mammoth Hot Springs)
Open daily, year-round.
10/1-5/27
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
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.
Mammoth Warming Hut
12/21-3/6
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Vending machine snacks; cold drinks.
Indian Creek Warming Hut
12/15-3/6
Not staffed; no food or water.
Canyon Visitor Education Center
Closed 10/17
Interactive exhibits about Yellowstone's supervolcano and other aspects of its geology. A spectacular new film on the geology of Yellowstone: Land to Life reveals how powerful geologic forces from fire to ice have combined to create a unique landscape which supports an abundant variety of life. Information & bookstore.
Call 307-344-2550.
Learn more online about the Canyon area National Park Service visitor facilities.
Canyon Village Warming Hut
12/15-3/13
Approx. 9 a.m-3 p.m.
Vending machine snacks; cold drinks. Restrooms opens 24 hours a day.
Fishing Bridge Visitor Center
Closed 10/1
Exhibits on the park's birds, other wildlife, and lake geology. Information & bookstore.
Call 307-344-2450.
Learn more online about the Lake, Bridge Bay & Fishing Bridge area National Park Service visitor facilities.
Fishing Bridge Warming Hut
12/15-3/15
Vending machine snacks; cold drinks.
Grant Visitor Center
Closed 10/1
Exhibits & video on the role of fire in Yellowstone. Information & YA store.Call 307-344-2650.
Learn more online about the Grant Village and West Thumb area National Park Service visitor facilities.
Junior Ranger Station (at the Madison Information Station)
Closed 8/29
Learn more about the Junior Ranger program.
Madison Information Station
Closed 10/1
Information & bookstore. Call 307-344-2821.
Learn more online about the Madison area National Park Service visitor facilities.
Madison Warming Hut
12/15-3/15
Light snacks & hot drinks sold during the day; vending machine snacks available any time.
Museum of the National Park Ranger, Norris (1 mile north of Norris)
Closed 9/26
Call 307-344-7353
Exhibits & video at historic soldier station trace development of the park ranger profession. Chat with former National Park Service employees volunteering here.5/28-9/25 9 am-5 pm. Call 307-344-7353.
Norris Geyser Basin Museum & Information Station
Closed 10/1
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 Education Center
Closed 11/7-12/14
Reopens 12/15-3/15
Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Dynamic exhibits for all ages about hydrothermal
features. Geyser eruption predictions.
Information & bookstore. Call 307-344-2750.
Old Faithful eruption predictions: 307-344-2751,
during visitor center hours.
Visit the Old Faithful Virtual Visitor Education Center.
Old Faithful Warming Hut
12/15-3/15
Daytime only
Vending machine snacks; cold drinks.
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 Center
Closed 10/1
Information & bookstore. Call 307-344-2650.
West Thumb Warming Hut
12/15-3/15
No food or water available.
West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center: NPS Desk
9/6-11/6 8 am-4 pm
Closed 11/7-12/14
Information, publications. Call (307)344-2876.
West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce
Call 307-344-2876.
