Western Heritage Center, Historical museum in downtown Billings, Montana, US
The Western Heritage Center operates from a Romanesque sandstone building with twin towers, housing 40,000 artifacts and photographs from the Yellowstone River Valley region.
The structure, built in 1901 as the Parmly Billings Memorial Library, gained recognition in the National Register of Historic Places in 1972 before becoming a museum.
The center maintains extensive collections and conducts oral history projects documenting the experiences of Crow and Northern Cheyenne tribal communities in Montana.
Visitors can explore the museum from Tuesday through Saturday between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with special programs available for military families during summer months.
The facility holds the distinction of being the first Smithsonian Institution affiliated museum established in the Northern Plains region of the United States.
Location: Billings
Accessibility: Accesible en silla de ruedas
Operator: Smithsonian Institute
Opening Hours: Martes-Sábado 10:00-17:00
Website: https://ywhc.org
GPS coordinates: 45.78062,-108.50560
Latest update: March 11, 2025 03:38
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