Norris Geyser Basin Museum and Information Station
44.7265, -110.7036 · Park boundary: National Park Service
Situated on the ridge overlooking the Norris Geyser Basin, this historic building is staffed during the summer with rangers who provide park information and facilitate ranger programs. Visitors have been seeking information here since 1930 when the museum was built as a "trailside museum" to serve people traveling in their own automobiles without a guide. Restrooms are located in the parking lot.
- Every day
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Park information can be found on bulletin boards posted at the visitor center, as well as by using the NPS Yellowstone app.
- Winter Closure · Oct 4, 2026 – May 16, 2027 · Closed
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
Collect your passport stamp for the Norris Geyser Basin by stopping by the Yellowstone Forever bookstore, located near the Norris Geyser Basin Museum and Visitor Center.
The Norris Geyser Basin Museum is located 1/4-mile west of Norris Junction just off the Grand Loop Road. It can be accessed from three directions so check a map carefully before planning your trip.
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