Apgar Visitor Center
48.5231, -113.9885 · Park boundary: National Park Service
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Apgar Visitor Center is located 2 miles east of the West Glacier entrance to the park. Rangers are on duty to assist with trip planning. The visitor center is the hub for the Going-to-the-Sun Road shuttle system on the west side of the park.
- Every day
- 8:00AM - 5:30PM
The Apgar Visitor Center is open seven days a week in the summer. In the winters the Apgar Visitor Center is sometimes open on weekends.
- Fall Hours · Oct 5, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026 · Mon–Fri Closed, Sat–Sun 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Late Fall Hours · Oct 26, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026 · Closed
- Winter Hours · Dec 19, 2026 – May 8, 2027 · Mon–Fri Closed, Sat–Sun 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Passport Stamps are available in several locations including: Apgar Visitor Center, Logan Pass Visitor Center, St. Mary Visitor Center, Many Glacier Ranger Station, Two Medicine Ranger Station, Polebridge Ranger Station, Park Headquarters, and the train depot in West Glacier, MT.
Enter the park from Hwy 2 at West Glacier and proceed through the entrance station 2 miles to the visitor center.
Apgar Visitor Center is adjacent to a long paved parking lot and surrounded by a dense lodge pole pine forest. Past a flagpole a walkway leads in front of the visitor center, next to a series of exhibits. The building itself has large wooden columns and big glass windows and doors in front. Inside there are two service desks a few exhibits and a small book store.
Location, hours, and facility details confirmed against the National Park Service registry.
National Park Service registryChecked 2026-08-04
Where is Apgar Visitor Center?
Apgar Visitor Center in Glacier National Park is at Going-to-the-Sun Road, West Glacier, MT.
What services does Apgar Visitor Center offer?
Apgar Visitor Center in Glacier National Park lists automated external defibrillator (aed), baby changing station, bear spray purchase/rental, bicycle - rack, bus/shuttle stop, cellular signal, electrical outlet/cell phone charging, fire extinguisher, first aid kit available, gifts/souvenirs/books, historical/interpretive information/exhibits, information, information - maps available, information - park newspaper available, information - ranger/staff member present, information kiosk/bulletin board, internet/wifi available, junior ranger booklet available, parking - auto, parking - bus/rv, public transit, recycling, restroom, restroom - accessible, restroom - family, toilet - flush, trailhead, trash dumpster, trash/litter receptacles, water - bottle-filling station, water - drinking/potable, wheelchair accessible.
Is there a passport stamp at Apgar Visitor Center?
Yes. Apgar Visitor Center in Glacier National Park is a National Park Passport stamp location. Passport Stamps are available in several locations including: Apgar Visitor Center, Logan Pass Visitor Center, St. Mary Visitor Center, Many Glacier Ranger Station, Two Medicine Ranger Station, Polebridge Ranger Station, Park Headquarters, and the train depot in West Glacier, MT.
What is the phone number for Apgar Visitor Center?
Apgar Visitor Center in Glacier National Park can be reached on 406) 888-7800.
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