Norris Geyser Basin Museum
The Norris Geyser Basin Museum, also known as Norris 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. Look for it 17 mi south of Mammoth. This is a site of the National Park Service.
A museum, 17 mi south of Mammoth
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is West Yellowstone, 20 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 1929
Norris Geyser Basin 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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Norris Geyser Basin Museum
The Norris Geyser Basin Museum, also known as Norris 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 is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is one of three parts of a National Historic Landmark, the Norris, Madison, and Fishing Bridge Museums, which were funded by Laura Spelman Rockefeller's grant of $118,000. Built 1929 - 1930, the Norris Museum is sited on a hill between the Porcelain Basin and the Back Basin of Norris Geyser Basin. Its central breezeway frames a view of the Porcelain Basin for arriving visitors.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1929
- Elevation
- 7,585 ft
- Run by
- National Park Service
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1983)
Staying near Norris Geyser Basin Museum
Nearest for a night are West Yellowstone (57) and Gardiner (38).
West Yellowstone
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
1,191 people · 25% vacation homes
20 mi west of Norris Geyser Basin Museum
Hebgen Lake Estates
85 people · 36% vacation homes
24 mi west of Norris Geyser Basin Museum
Compare 6 towns
| Town | From Norris Geyser Basin Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Yellowstone 25% vacation homes | 20 mi west | 30 min | 57 20 hotels · 14 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 10 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 1,191 | $504K | B |
| Gardiner | 23 mi north | 35 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 | 24 mi west | 35 min | 5 1 hotel · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 85 | $563K | — |
| Mammoth 58% vacation homes | 17 mi north | 25 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 campground | 62 | — | — |
| Jardine 24% vacation homes | 23 mi north | 35 min | 2 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 43 | — | — |
| Corwin Springs | 28 mi north | 45 min | 3 1 hotel · 2 lodges & cabins | 207 | — | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
What else is near Norris Geyser Basin Museum
Within 70 miles you can add these well-known places.
Big draw113 mi National ParkYellowstone National Park4.8M visitors a year
Big draw223 mi MountainYellowstone volcano
Big draw62 mi National ParkGrand Teton National Park3.8M visitors a year
324 mi LakeYellowstone Lake
410 mi Canyon & gorgeGrand Canyon of the Yellowstone
510 mi WaterfallYellowstone Falls
63 mi Scenic driveBeartooth Highway
70 mi DamTeton DamPhoto 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 · Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone: Brocken Inaglory, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Yellowstone Falls: Unknown, Public domain · Beartooth Highway: Phil Armitage, Public domain · Teton Dam: WaterArchives.org from Sacramento, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Questions before you go
What town is Norris Geyser Basin Museum near?
Mammoth, WY, about 17 miles north.
When is the best time to visit Norris Geyser Basin Museum?
July and August, with highs of 80–81°.
What is the closest airport to Norris Geyser Basin Museum?
Yellowstone (WYS), about 21 miles away.
Where should I stay near Norris Geyser Basin Museum?
West Yellowstone (20 mi, 57 places to stay), Gardiner (23 mi, 38 places to stay) and Hebgen Lake Estates (24 mi, 5 places to stay).
Notes from people in Mammoth
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.