Albright Visitor Center and Museum
Albright Visitor Center and Museum
Albright Visitor Center and Museum
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jesse o
Jackson, WY6,480 contributions
May 2019 • Solo
Many visitors to Yellowstone from the north make a beeline for the apparent springs and are disappointed that’s all they can see. The more curious ones purchase a map and see where the boardwalks lead to other active areas but also alongside many historic areas of travertine deposit. But those who take advantage of the visitor center not only learn where the most active areas are, they also learn the area has constantly been changing for a long time. It’s not less active than 50 years ago, just constantly evolving.
The unexpected joy is discovery of unimagined museum displays lending context to the park at large.
Visiting here can get your holiday off to a more informed start.
The unexpected joy is discovery of unimagined museum displays lending context to the park at large.
Visiting here can get your holiday off to a more informed start.
Written April 25, 2020
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mynameisD
Portland, OR927 contributions
Sep 2022
This Visitor center is amazing, it's so educational inside with old photographs and animal information. I loved it.
Clean restrooms and friendly and helpful Park Rangers.
There is a herd of Elk with a large male that hang out across from the visitor center. The Rangers are out to help with traffic control as they mentioned he sometimes with attack a vehicle.
This is a fabulous stop, hang out for awhile and don't rush through this small town.
Clean restrooms and friendly and helpful Park Rangers.
There is a herd of Elk with a large male that hang out across from the visitor center. The Rangers are out to help with traffic control as they mentioned he sometimes with attack a vehicle.
This is a fabulous stop, hang out for awhile and don't rush through this small town.
Written October 9, 2022
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TravelArtGolf
Lafayette, IN1,467 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
We went to the visitor's center at the north entrance and were SO taken away by the setting, the interior and the museum inside. You MUST visit this site, even if you have already been in other YNP visitor's center.
This location is at the center of what WAS Fort Yellowstone. It is amazing to drive by all of the buildings that are restored and make up this complex. The most intriguing is the Albright Visitor's Center. There is a deep stone porch across the front with seating. Inside is an information area, a gift store, exhibits, and rest rooms are located downstairs.
Take a minute to familiarize yourself with all that the building offers now and to take in the architecture which has been so well preserved. Thank you National Park Service.
Parking is available on street in the areas around the visitors center. Pedestrian crossings are very well marked and pedestrians are respected. We saw a lot of elk here one evening. They were liking to lounge on the green lawns! That was an extra perk. Rangers were stationed nearby for protection of both animals and humans.
This location is at the center of what WAS Fort Yellowstone. It is amazing to drive by all of the buildings that are restored and make up this complex. The most intriguing is the Albright Visitor's Center. There is a deep stone porch across the front with seating. Inside is an information area, a gift store, exhibits, and rest rooms are located downstairs.
Take a minute to familiarize yourself with all that the building offers now and to take in the architecture which has been so well preserved. Thank you National Park Service.
Parking is available on street in the areas around the visitors center. Pedestrian crossings are very well marked and pedestrians are respected. We saw a lot of elk here one evening. They were liking to lounge on the green lawns! That was an extra perk. Rangers were stationed nearby for protection of both animals and humans.
Written October 27, 2016
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A C R
Smyrna, GA561 contributions
Sep 2016 • Family
The Albright Visitors center is in a historic Fort Yellowstone building and provides a a historical exhibit with the history of the park and its animals featured. If coming form the North Entrance this is a must visit in order to get your bearings set.
Written October 17, 2016
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dmacwi
Wisconsin223 contributions
May 2016 • Family
This newly remodeled center is excellent and a great first stop for those entering through the north entrance. The park rangers were very helpful with our questions. There are a lot of interactive exhibits as well.
For those who collect NPS Passport Stamps, there are a few located in the bookstore in this building.
For those who collect NPS Passport Stamps, there are a few located in the bookstore in this building.
Written May 18, 2016
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rogersober
Clermont, FL39,056 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
The center is a great place for information and cover from a he rain. I got the stamp done in the shop and info for more of our trip.
Written July 21, 2023
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a_road_more_traveled
Chicago, IL98 contributions
Jul 2021
Has a nice overview of the region and animals. Also has bathrooms. Good luck finding parking if you're here later than 7a.
Written July 30, 2021
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Dave C
Illinois1,804 contributions
May 2017 • Family
This is the central building in the first major stop coming from the north entrance into Yellowstone. It was originally an officer’s quarters – and an old stone building. Now it is an excellent source of information about Yellowstone including the surrounding old fort (which was the center of activity 100 years ago). You’ll recognize the building by the stone construction, large porch, and location on the corner. Inside is an information area, a gift store, exhibits, with rest rooms downstairs.
The Park Rangers operating the desk are very helpful. In addition, there are monitors near the desk that provide details of the camp sites, traffic and nearby lodgings. Included in all this is regular education on how far away you need to stay from the animals for safety.
At the time of year we went (late May) there were a dozen elk on the lawns outside the area!
Perfect way to start your trip into the park if coming from the north.
The Park Rangers operating the desk are very helpful. In addition, there are monitors near the desk that provide details of the camp sites, traffic and nearby lodgings. Included in all this is regular education on how far away you need to stay from the animals for safety.
At the time of year we went (late May) there were a dozen elk on the lawns outside the area!
Perfect way to start your trip into the park if coming from the north.
Written June 26, 2017
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jehenson81
Washington DC, DC25,937 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
As I was leaving the park, I decided to swing in the Albright Visitors Center. I started off by using their very clean bathrooms, then walked through the little exhibit they had. Finally, I went into the store and found something I missed buying at Old Faithful’s visitors center. Great place to either start or end your visit to Yellowstone.
Written April 22, 2024
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MyBucketListTrips
409 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Staff are very friendly and helpful. Clean restrooms. Informative and educational information and exhibit. Highly recommend a stop at this visitor center if passing through the North entrance to the park.
Written August 5, 2023
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Does it cost anything to enter into the national to your visitor center.
Written July 17, 2019
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