Fantastic! Jim and Laurena at the smoke jumper school were amazing. Please don't miss their…read morepresentation on smoke jumping and the 1988 Yellowstone fire (it was @ 1pm when we were there)! And if you have little ones don't miss their youth smoke jumper school across the street at the original forest service cabins (on the West Yellowstone walking tour)! The museum was also fantastic. Amazing history. Well done!

The experience was amazing! The people there were very kind. We got to meet a real smoke jumper…read more You can do that every day at 1pm. You can learn a lot about the work that smoke jumpers do and about Yellowstone National Park.

With all that Yellowstone Park and the nearby area have to offer in the way of natural wonders and…read morehistorical references, sometimes there are nearby places that can pull it all together. On a road just outside the arch, a road that looks as though it ends at the forest service offices, is a tall building (for the area) that houses the most interesting collection of items and manuscripts, photos, maps, oral histories, and other data and records documenting the history of Yellowstone and the area. Although the library and the archives, affiliated with the National Archives, are viewable by appointment only for research purposes, the library and the lobby exhibits, which change from time to time, are available for the public during the week. There are tours available with a reservation between May and September. On the day I visited, there was an interesting exhibit on the depictions of Yellowstone Park in the media over the years, along with some displays about Yellowstone Lake and the early travelers on it. The second floor even has a telescope to watch the elk who sometimes wander onto the nearby grass. The people that work here are knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly. I had the impression they don't get a lot of visitors -- at least those whose focus is something other than getting into the park itself. As a tip: There's a lot of park. You won't get to it all in one trip. Take a few moments and see some of its history before you immerse yourself.

Dinosaurmania and a little Montana history added in . Planetarium too…read more Time walk thru history and learn geology , plate tectonics , plates and animals. Big Mike us star but the triceratops's are pretty cool too

I have been to a lot of museums and this one was just OK. Kinda pricey for the exhibits they had…read more Kids area was truly for small kids which again is unusual as adults/parents are usually able to engage in activities that are educational and fun for kids and adults like. This seemed more like a play area. Dinosaurs were cool and the frog exhibit with the live frogs you have to find in their habitat was my favorite exhibit. Free parking. You could spend a couple of hours there at the most.

I am an amateur photogapher and enjoy nature photography. We visited the Grizzley and Wolf…read moreDiscovery Center back in February of 2013 and it was truly a marvelous experience! There was considerable snow on the ground when we arrived and late in the afternoon a snowstorm moved in. That didn't stop us from taking pictures either of the two days we were there....and in fact, the snow just made it that much more interesting. We both loved it there - and we were already in our late 60s then! I highly recommend this place for people of all ages - and especially photographers!

Had a few hours and decided to visit the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center. Well, let me tell you it…read moredid not disappoint. There is a small fee when entering, which is good for two days. Unfortunately we were only able to go one day but if you have the time, it's a great place to see the Bears and other animals. We started off at the outside movie theater, which is amazing a huge screen with tons of seating. I'm sure it's filled during the summer months. We then made our way over to the Bears where the Ranger gave a speech about how to use bear spray which was very useful. Then they let out to the Bears they search for their food and came around so you can get a close look at them. They have a schedule set up for the times the Bears come out and the Rangers explain who they are and how they feed them. Then we made our way to the wolves and watch them walk around and interact with each other. As we made our way to the otter building, we saw the owls and eagles. The otters exhibit was very nice. It's indoors they put out the food first for the otters and then they have to find it so you see them running around and swimming . They're so adorable. The gift shop was very nice as well. It's a must see.

It's a small museum but very nice. As my husband lived in Livingston as a child and his grandfather…read moreworked at the roundhouse, it was especially interesting. The guide was very friendly and informative. I especially liked the history of movies made here.

We selected this venue sight unseen because we loved the location and unique setting. As an…read moreout-of-state couple planning a destination micro-wedding, we understood the importance of communication and organization and worked hard to meet every requirement throughout the planning process. From the beginning, we communicated that our wedding would be held on a Saturday afternoon from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. We met every deadline, completed every checklist, and provided all requested vendor contracts through the venue's shared Google Drive. Our original plans included catering, a bartender, and wedding cake. Approximately one month before the wedding, after receiving permission, we added a photo booth vendor. During our site visit, we clearly discussed our timeline, guest count, and event needs. We were told that being slightly over the stated guest count limit of 40 would not be an issue. Unfortunately, it later became apparent that important details from that meeting may not have been documented. One of our biggest concerns arose when we submitted our final timeline and were then informed that the museum would remain open to the public during portions of our wedding. This was unexpected and created significant stress during the final stages of planning. As the wedding approached, communication became increasingly difficult. Questions that had already been answered often had to be revisited, and it frequently felt as though information provided in writing was not being reviewed. Because we lived six hours away in another state, we even had our photographer assist with communications in an effort to keep planning on track. There were also several operational issues during setup and on the wedding day. We received conflicting information regarding beverage delivery and storage, our bartender was not informed where beverages had been placed, guests received little guidance regarding parking, and the PA system was not functioning when the ceremony was scheduled to begin. We also encountered challenges coordinating placement of the photo booth and cake delivery, resulting in last-minute adjustments that could have been avoided with clearer communication. The venue itself is beautiful and provided a wonderful backdrop for our wedding. However, the planning and coordination experience was significantly more stressful than it needed to be. Future couples, especially those planning destination weddings, would benefit from clear written documentation of all conversations, detailed confirmation of event logistics, and early clarification regarding public access, setup requirements, and day-of venue support. While our wedding day was ultimately beautiful thanks to our vendors, family, and friends, the venue coordination process was the most challenging part of our wedding planning experience. What was most disappointing was our attempt to address these concerns after the wedding. On the Monday following the event, we contacted the Executive Director hoping to provide feedback and better understand what had happened. Instead of discussing the communication and customer service concerns we experienced, much of the conversation focused on the venue's staffing costs and the amount of staff time allegedly spent supporting our event. During that conversation, we were repeatedly told that "it is human nature to take advantage" and that we had received "a screaming deal." The Executive Director also stated that the package we booked had since been discontinued and suggested the venue may move to a time-and-materials pricing model in the future. The implication seemed to be that our event had required significantly more effort than anticipated. However, when we asked what specific staff time had been spent on our wedding or requested documentation supporting those claims, no data or records were provided. Throughout the planning process and our post-event discussion, there appeared to be a recurring pattern of responsibility being shifted elsewhere when issues arose. Questions that had already been answered resurfaced, information we had submitted appeared not to have been reviewed, and operational challenges were often attributed to vendors, staffing, or circumstances rather than acknowledged as communication or coordination breakdowns. As customers, we were not seeking compensation or special treatment. We simply hoped for acknowledgment of the challenges we experienced and a constructive conversation about how similar issues could be avoided for future couples. Unfortunately, we left the conversation feeling that our concerns were minimized rather than genuinely heard and addressed. A beautiful venue should be matched by strong communication, accountability, and customer service. While our wedding day was ultimately successful thanks to our other exceptional vendors, family, and friends, the venue coordination and nontransparent experience was by far the most difficult part of our wedding planning journey.

Great exhibits that will educate you on all that is Montana. I Recommend it for sure.read more

Very interesting museum. Don't forget to go out back to blacksmith shop and schoolhouse. The train…read morecaboose in front is fully outfitted with bunks and workstation reflecting the era.

Am I a nerd? Yes. Do I drag my travel partner to odd museums? Also yes. This was one that I wasn't…read moreabout to miss. It's in an office building, oddly perfect for a computer and robotics museum. It appears to be staffed by IT college students who are just as excited to talk tech as I am to listen to them talk tech. They geek out about the evolution of the tablet and how far computer memory and storage has come-and you can see some of the early iterations of computers here! It may not be the most interactive or hands-on museum, but it does help bring some of the textbook information to life, which is pretty cool. Even coming from a nerd.

Very cool trip thru the history of information flow...cuneiform tablet, antitykra machine,…read moreGutenberg press with books, enigma machine, robots, early computing, current computing...very fun

The little house has a nice story on how it became to be here and made into a museum. We came…read morethrough town mid Oct. when it was closed however the wonderful ladies that volunteer here happen to be putting up lights on buildings and fencing on the property for the holidays before the snow got too deep. So while we were taking pictures and peeking in the windows a sweet lady came over and opened the door and let us in and told us about the school house and a little history. It was a wonderful group of women who made this happen and if you happen to be driving into the area make sure you stop in and say hi. I believe their season in Memorial to Labor Day.

Set off on the side of Gallatin Road, lost next to a nearby business, Little Bear School House…read moreMuseum caught my eye only because of the mismatch between the nearby modern business and the small, little-house-on-the-prairie building with the big sign. Although the museum was listed as open according to the hours posted, there was no one there. I was limited to peering in the windows to see a traditional one-room school house with a few desks and various era-specific items on the walls and shelves. There was also an information desk with what looked like flyers on the history of the school house. I was able to spend time freely walking on the property, looking at the rusted farm implements and the nearby fields from the well-manicured grass and the small gazebo located a short walk away from the school house. After catching a glimpse of what was probably the outhouse located several yards from the school building, I decided I would refrain from complaining about how tough I had it walking two blocks to school in the snow. Perspective. This museum gives perspective.

The staff here was so friendly and the museum was incredibly informative and interesting. Would…read moredefinitely recommend and visit.

Awesome little museum to see if you are in Bozeman. Several artifacts from the area, mock up rooms,…read morelots to read and a video to see the history of the area. It is housed in an old jailhouse so the kids enjoyed being locked up for a minute. Only $5 for adults and kids are free.

# WARNING: lotta snakes at this section of Yellowstone. And temperamental geothermal ground. Stay…read moreon the boardwalk. Keep your eyes peeled. + Thank goodness for sufficient well-maintained restrooms. ~ Initially when I saw over 5 ppl lined up at the single vault toilet at the Upper Terrace Lot (X77R+PP Mammoth, WY), my heart sank. Since I really needed to go, I drove 5min farther north to MHS' other bigger parking lot, and huzzah! Enough restrooms to go around for everyone! (X7FW+X7 Mammoth, WY). + And about the bullsnakes or gopher snakes fighting, I'm glad they were doing it on the thermal ground, not on the boardwalk. Don't bring your pets, and watch your kids. Pets have died wandering off the boardwalk, and humans have suffered 90%-body severe burns following suit. Lotta aptly named palette springs here. Nature is wondrous!

Very cool. I liked how on the design of the rocks it kinda looked like something was oozing off…read more The parking wasn't spectacular tho. I would recommend parking by the bathrooms and seeing it from there. Overall cool place and must visit in Yellowstone National Park.