Visitor Centers are the information hubs of Yellowstone National Park and are conveniently located near most lodging complexes. You can purchase books, maps and other information, and obtain current information about park attractions and interpretive programs offered in each of the park's "countries."

Albright Visitor Center
Informative displays will teach you about the park's human and natural history. "The Challenge of Yellowstone" is an informative film shown throughout each day, as well as other videos shown free of charge. Albright Visitor Center, open year-round, is located in the historic Bachelor Office Quarters at Mammoth Hot Springs. Phone: 307-344-2263.

Old Faithful Visitor Center
Learn all about geysers and predicting their eruptions. Watch an informative film called "Yellowstone: A Living Sculpture" showing through each day. Located near the famous geyser, the center is open during summer and winter seasons. Phone: 307-344-7381.

Canyon Visitor Center
Learn all about the bison at Canyon Center, located near the center of the park at the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. Open from early June through September. Phone: 307-242-2550.

Grant Village Visitor Center
Learn about the story of the 1988 Yellowstone fires. Learn about forest regeneration, a natural process occurring every 250 to 400 years. Watch an informative film called "Yellowstone, the Unfinished Song" shown throughout each day. The center is located on the west shore of Yellowstone Lake, open early June through September. Phone: 307-242-2650.

Fishing Bridge Visitor Center
Built from 1929 to 1930, this National Historic Landmark houses exhibits about Yellowstone's flora, fauna and geology. Learn all about the survival tactics of many of Yellowstone's creatures. Located at the north end of Yellowstone Lake, the center is open from early June through September. Phone: 307-242-2450.