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Canyon Visitor Education Center

Passport stampWheelchair accessibleRestroomsIn Yellowstone National Park
The exterior of Canyon Visitor Education Center in summer.
Visit the Canyon Visitor Education Center to learn about geology of the Yellowstone volcano and get park orientation information. · NPS/Jacob W. Frank
Phone
307-344-7381
Town
Yellowstone National Park, WY
Services listed
33
Coordinates
44.7347, -110.4919
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44.7347, -110.4919 · Park boundary: National Park Service

About · Real sources only

Stop by the Canyon Visitor Education Center to learn more about the geologic story of the area, including the Yellowstone volcano, and view a room-size relief map of Yellowstone. You can also get orientation information, pick up a fishing permit (fees are payable by debit or credit card), shop for a souvenir, find out what ranger programs are available, watch a 20-minute film, or use the restrooms. Restrooms are available 24 hours a day.

Hours & season
Every day
8:00AM - 6:00PM

Canyon Visitor Education Center is located north of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River. Park information can be found on bulletin boards posted at the visitor center, as well as by using the NPS Yellowstone app.

  • March/April Closure · Mar 16, 2027 – Apr 16, 2027 · Closed
  • Spring Hours · Apr 17, 2027 – May 16, 2027 · Every day 9:00AM - 5:00PM
  • October Hours · Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 · Every day 9:00AM - 5:00PM
  • Winter Closure · Nov 1, 2026 – Dec 14, 2026 · Closed
  • Winter Warming Hut · Dec 15, 2026 – Mar 9, 2027 · Every day 9:00AM - 3:00PM

Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04

What's here · 33 listed by the NPS
Assistive Listening SystemsAssistive Listening Systems - T-Coil CompatibleAudio DescriptionAutomated EntranceAutomated External Defibrillator (AED)Baby Changing StationBear Spray Purchase/RentalCaptioned MediaElevatorFirst Aid Kit AvailableFishing Licenses IssuedGifts/Souvenirs/BooksHistorical/Interpretive Information/ExhibitsInformationInformation - Maps AvailableInformation - Park Newspaper AvailableInformation - Ranger/Staff Member PresentInformation Kiosk/Bulletin BoardLarge PrintLow-Vision AccessOpen CaptioningPermits IssuedRecyclingRestroomRestroom - AccessibleSign Language InterpreterTactile ExhibitTheater/AuditoriumToilet - FlushTrash/Litter ReceptaclesWater - Bottle-Filling StationWater - Drinking/PotableWheelchair Accessible

Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04

Passport stamp

The "Canyon Visitor Center" passport stamp is located in the Yellowstone Forever bookstore within the Canyon Visitor Education Center.

Getting there

The Canyon Visitor Education Center is located in the Canyon Village complex near the center of the Grand Loop Road system. It can be accessed from three different directions.

Photos · Real imagery only
A room-size relief map of Yellowstone National Park.
NPS/Jacob W. Frank
A snowcoach parked in front of a snow-covered visitor center.
NPS/Diane Renkin
Contact
AddressGrand Loop Road · Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Phone307-344-7381
EmailYELL_Information@nps.gov
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