Madison Museum
The Madison Museum is one of a series of "trailside museums" in Yellowstone National Park designed by architect Herbert Maier in a style that has become known as National Park Service Rustic. Its address puts it 12 mi east of West Yellowstone. It comes under the National Park Service.
A museum, 12 mi east of West Yellowstone
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 4°. When to go ↓
West Yellowstone is the nearest base
West Yellowstone is 12 miles west, with 57 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best month: Jul
July is the mild month, with a high of 77°. When to go ↓
Established in 1929
Madison Museum dates from 1929 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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Every month near Madison Museum is set out below.
Madison Museum
The Madison Museum is one of a series of "trailside museums" in Yellowstone National Park designed by architect Herbert Maier in a style that has become known as National Park Service Rustic. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982, and is one of three parts of a 1987-declared National Historic Landmark, the Norris, Madison, and Fishing Bridge Museums. Built in 1929, the Madison Museum is the smallest of the three. It is sited on a small rise that overlooks the meadows and canyon of the Madison River, and still fulfills its function as an informal interpretive center.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1929
- Run by
- National Park Service
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1982)
Lodging near Madison Museum
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in West Yellowstone (57) and Island Park (31).
- 1Yellowstone
- 2Yellowstone volcano
- 3Yellowstone Lake
- 4Quake Lake
- 5Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
- 6Yellowstone Falls
West Yellowstone
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
1,191 people · 25% vacation homes
12 mi west of Madison Museum
Compare 5 towns
| Town | From Madison Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Yellowstone 25% vacation homes | 12 mi west | 20 min | 57 20 hotels · 14 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 10 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 1,191 | $504K | B |
| Island Park 81% vacation homes | 25 mi west | 35 min | 31 7 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 18 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 190 | $294K | — |
| Gardiner | 29 mi north | 45 min | 38 11 hotels · 2 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 16 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 647 | $633K | — |
| Hebgen Lake Estates 36% vacation homes | 18 mi northwest | 30 min | 5 1 hotel · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 85 | $563K | — |
| Mammoth 58% vacation homes | 24 mi north | 35 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 campground | 62 | — | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
While you are near Madison Museum
Other well-known places within 61 miles.
Big draw118 mi National ParkYellowstone National Park4.8M visitors a year
Big draw219 mi MountainYellowstone volcano
Big draw56 mi National ParkGrand Teton National Park3.8M visitors a year
327 mi LakeYellowstone Lake
430 mi LakeQuake Lake
61 mi DamTeton Dam
519 mi Canyon & gorgeGrand Canyon of the Yellowstone
619 mi WaterfallYellowstone FallsPhoto 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 · Quake Lake: Staplegunther at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Teton Dam: WaterArchives.org from Sacramento, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone: Brocken Inaglory, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Yellowstone Falls: Unknown, Public domain
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Asked about Madison Museum
What town is Madison Museum near?
West Yellowstone, MT, about 12 miles west.
When is the best time to visit Madison Museum?
July, with a high of 77°.
What is the closest airport to Madison Museum?
Yellowstone (WYS), about 13 miles away.
Where should I stay near Madison Museum?
West Yellowstone (12 mi, 57 places to stay), Island Park (25 mi, 31 places to stay) and Gardiner (29 mi, 38 places to stay).
Local tips in West Yellowstone
Ask a question, or answer one, in West Yellowstone’s Town Square.
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