Museum of the National Park Ranger

Wheelchair accessibleIn Yellowstone National Park
A wooden boardwalk leads past pine trees to the Museum of the National Park Ranger
The Museum of the National Park Ranger is housed in a former soldier station built in 1908 when the US Army was in charge of Yellowstone. · NPS/Diane Renkin
Phone
307-344-7381
Town
Yellowstone National Park, WY
Services listed
10
Coordinates
44.7378, -110.6970
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44.7378, -110.6970 · Park boundary: National Park Service

Once a US Army outpost built in 1908, this visitor center houses exhibits that celebrate the history of the park ranger profession. The current structure replaced previous structures dating back to 1884.

Every day
10:00AM - 4:00PM

Once a US Army outpost built in 1908, this visitor center houses exhibits that celebrate the history of the park ranger profession. The current structure replaced previous structures dating back to 1884.

  • Winter Closure · Sep 8, 2026 – Jun 11, 2027 · Closed

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

First Aid Kit AvailableHistorical/Interpretive Information/ExhibitsInformationInformation - Maps AvailableInformation - Park Newspaper AvailableInformation - Ranger/Staff Member PresentInformation Kiosk/Bulletin BoardTactile ExhibitTrash/Litter ReceptaclesWheelchair Accessible

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

Located off the Grand Loop Road at the entrance to Norris Campground.

Two bison stand in a green field in front of a flagpole and the Museum of the National Park Ranger.
NPS/Jim Peaco
AddressGrand Loop Road · Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Official pageOn nps.gov →
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