Fishing Bridge Museum
The Fishing Bridge Museum is one of a series of "trailside museums" in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States, designed by architect Herbert Maier in a style that has become known as National Park Service Rustic. Its location is 32 mi southeast of Mammoth. Running it is the National Park Service.
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A museum, 32 mi southeast of Mammoth
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is West Yellowstone, 37 miles west. Where to stay ↓
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 11°, with about 72" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Best months: Jul and Aug
July and August are the mild months, with highs of 80–81°. When to go ↓
Established in 1931
Fishing Bridge Museum dates from 1931 and is run by National Park Service. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Fishing Bridge Museum
The Fishing Bridge Museum is one of a series of "trailside museums" in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States, designed by architect Herbert Maier in a style that has become known as National Park Service Rustic. It is one of three parts of a 1987-declared National Historic Landmark, the Norris, Madison, and Fishing Bridge Museums. It was not listed separately on the National Register of Historic Places as the other two were. Built in 1931, the Fishing Bridge Museum is the largest in the series, and is used as a small visitor center. The museum displays stuffed mounts of birds and animals found in Yellowstone Park.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1931
- Run by
- National Park Service
Rooms near Fishing Bridge Museum
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are West Yellowstone (57).
West Yellowstone
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
1,191 people · 25% vacation homes
37 mi west of Fishing Bridge Museum
Compare 3 towns
| Town | From Fishing Bridge Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Yellowstone 25% vacation homes | 37 mi west | 55 min | 57 20 hotels · 14 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 10 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 1,191 | $504K | B |
| Mammoth 58% vacation homes | 32 mi northwest | 50 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 campground | 62 | — | — |
| Jardine 24% vacation homes | 36 mi north | 55 min | 2 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 43 | — | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
While you are near Fishing Bridge Museum
All of these are within 53 miles.
Big draw17 mi National ParkYellowstone National Park4.8M visitors a year
Big draw219 mi MountainYellowstone volcano
Big draw53 mi National ParkGrand Teton National Park3.8M visitors a year
37 mi LakeYellowstone Lake
53 mi Scenic driveBeartooth Highway
412 mi Canyon & gorgeGrand Canyon of the Yellowstone
512 mi WaterfallYellowstone Falls
37 mi Park & preserveParting of the WatersPhoto credits
Yellowstone National Park: James St. John from Newark, Ohio, CC BY 2.0 · Yellowstone volcano: Ed Austin/Herb Jones, Public domain · Grand Teton National Park: Jon Sullivan, PD Photo., Public domain · Yellowstone Lake: NASA, Public domain · Beartooth Highway: Phil Armitage, Public domain · Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone: Brocken Inaglory, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Yellowstone Falls: Unknown, Public domain · Parting of the Waters: Ericshawwhite, CC BY-SA 3.0
Visiting Fishing Bridge Museum: the answers
What town is Fishing Bridge Museum near?
Mammoth, WY, about 32 miles northwest.
When is the best time to visit Fishing Bridge Museum?
July and August, with highs of 80–81°.
What is the closest airport to Fishing Bridge Museum?
Yellowstone (WYS), about 37 miles away.
Where should I stay near Fishing Bridge Museum?
West Yellowstone (37 mi, 57 places to stay).
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