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The Western Heritage Center is a regional museum whose collections, exhibits and programs tell the stories of life in the Yellowstone River Valley. Located in historic downtown Billings, the building that houses the Western Heritage Center is the former Parmly Billings Memorial Library, a Richardsonian Romanesque structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Accredited by the American Association of Museums and an Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, the Western Heritage Center provides both long term and changing exhibits with interactive components, as well as educational programs for visitors of all ages. The museum cares for over 16,000 artifacts and an extensive collection that illustrates and documents the history of the Yellowstone River Valley.

Seasons Open: Open year-round

Hours Open: Hours are 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Tuesday through Saturday; closed Sunday and Monday.

Fees: $3-adults, $2-students & seniors (55 and over), Free-children (under 12) & members

For More Information, Contact:

Western Heritage Center

lisa@ywhc.org
www.ywhc.org
2822 Montana Avenue, Billings, MT 59101
406-256-6809 · fax 406-256-6850

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Longitude: -108.504471000
Latitude: 45.782703000
Elevation: 3126 FT (953 M)
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