Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center
The Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center is a museum near Williston, North Dakota. Its location is 6 mi north of Yellowstone Township. First among the places near it is Fort Union Trading Post, at 2.6 mi.
A museum, 6 mi north of Yellowstone Township
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 3°, with about 30" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Sidney, 20 miles southwest. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun and Sep
May, June and September are the mild months, with highs of 69–78°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Month by month
Use the months below to time a visit to Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center.
Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center
The Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center is a museum near Williston, North Dakota. It is dedicated to telling the story of the confluence of the Yellowstone and the Missouri Rivers in the western section of North Dakota near the Montana border. It features exhibits on the geography, geology, and history of the area. The interpretive center is located one-half mile east of historic Fort Buford near Williston, North Dakota. It also offers dramatic views of the Missouri and Yellowstone Rivers.
- Type
- Museum
Where to stay near Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center
The closest lodging is in Williston (32) and Sidney (9).
Williston
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
29,522 people
21 mi northeast of Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center
Sidney
6,217 people
20 mi southwest of Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center
Judson Township
377 people
15 mi northeast of Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williston | 21 mi northeast | 30 min | 32 27 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 29,522 | $286K | C− |
| Sidney | 20 mi southwest | 30 min | 9 7 hotels · 1 motel · 1 RV park | 6,217 | $237K | C |
| Fairview | 10 mi south | 15 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B | 882 | $172K | — |
| Judson Township | 15 mi northeast | 25 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 377 | — | — |
| Yellowstone Township | 6 mi south | 10 min | 1 1 RV park | 473 | $303K | — |
| Trenton | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 1 1 hotel | 406 | $305K | — |
| Trenton Township | 10 mi northeast | 15 min | 1 1 hotel | 679 | $321K | — |
| Missouri Ridge Township | 23 mi northeast | 35 min | 5 3 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 1,662 | $255K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Nearby, too
These lie within 68 miles as the crow flies.
13 mi National Historic SiteFort Union Trading Post National Historic Site10K visitors a year
68 mi MuseumGlendive Dinosaur and Fossil MuseumPhoto credits
Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site: Xerxes2004 (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Glendive Dinosaur and Fossil Museum: Ian Juby (http://creationwiki.org/User:Ianjuby), Public domain
Asked about Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center
What town is Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near?
Yellowstone Township, ND, about 6 miles south.
When is the best time to visit Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center?
May, June and September, with highs of 69–78°.
What is the closest airport to Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center?
Sidney - Richland Regional (SDY), about 22 miles away.
Where should I stay near Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center?
Williston (21 mi, 32 places to stay), Sidney (20 mi, 9 places to stay) and Judson Township (15 mi, 3 places to stay).
Notes from people in Yellowstone Township
No one has shared advice yet; Yellowstone Township’s Town Square takes questions.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.