Western Heritage Center, Billings

Name: Western Heritage Center
Address: 2822 Montana Ave, Billings, 59101-2305, United States
Telephone: +1 406-256-6809

#11 among attractions in Billings

Top attraction, Museum, History museum

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The Western Heritage Center is a regional museum located in historic downtown Billings, Montana, United States. The museum is housed in the historic Parmly Billings Memorial Library, built in 1901. The building is a stately Richardsonian Romanesque structure with twin towers, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Western Heritage Center displays original exhibits about south-central Montana and the Northern Plains and houses oral histories and artifacts about the history of the Yellowstone River Valley. The museum celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2021. ()

Built: 1901 (123 years ago)Coordinates: 45°46'50"N, 108°30'18"W

Address

2822 Montana AveSouth SideBillings 59101-2305 United States

Contact

+1 406-256-6809

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Western Heritage Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dehler Park, Yellowstone Art Museum, Moss Mansion, St. Patrick's Co-Cathedral.

0.8 miNW
Arenas and stadiums, Baseball, Sport venue
Dehler Park, Billings
20 min walk • Dehler Park is a multi-use stadium in Billings, Montana. It is primarily used for baseball and is the home of the Billings Mustangs of the independent Pioneer League. It is also the home field of the Montana State University Billings Yellowjackets. The ballpark opened on June 29, 2008 and has a capacity of 3,071 people.
~1960 ftN
Museum, Art museum
Yellowstone Art Museum, Billings
10 min walk • The Yellowstone Art Museum in downtown Billings, Montana is the largest contemporary art museum in Montana.
0.5 miW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Moss Mansion, Billings
14 min walk • The Moss Mansion Historic House Museum is located at 914 Division Street in Billings, Montana, United States. It is a red-stoned mansion built in 1903 by Preston Boyd Moss and his wife, Martha Ursula Woodson Moss,. Mr. and Mrs.
~1610 ftW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Patrick's Co-Cathedral, Billings
8 min walk • St. Patrick's Co-Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in Billings, Montana, United States. Along with St. Ann's Cathedral in Great Falls, Montana it is the seat of the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings.
~940 ftN
Theater
Acme Building, Billings
5 min walk • The Acme Building is a historic three-story building in Billings, Montana. It was designed in the Western Commercial style with Classical Revival and American Craftsman features on the facade, and built in 1911-1912.
~1270 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Alberta Bair Theater, Billings
7 min walk • The Alberta Bair Theater is a performing arts center in Billings, Montana. It hosts performances ranging from local groups to nationally touring performers. Its address is 2801 3rd Ave North, on land that was previously the homestead of businessman Charles M. Bair, located in what is now downtown Billings.
~830 ftE
Italianate architecture
L and L Building, Billings
4 min walk • The L and L Building is a historic two-story building in Billings, Montana. It was designed in the Italianate style, and built in 1893-1896 by Sam and Yee Quong Lee, two brothers who were born in China and emigrated to the United States in 1865.
1.4 miNW
Universities and schools
Montana State University Billings, Billings
35 min walk • Montana State University Billings is a public university in Billings, Montana. It is the state's third largest university. Its campus is located on 110 acres in downtown Billings.
~1160 ftNE
45°46'59"N • 108°30'7"W
Toucan, Billings
6 min walk • Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Western Heritage Center open?

Western Heritage Center is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Western Heritage Center?

Nearby attractions include L and L Building, Billings (4 min walk), Acme Building, Billings (5 min walk), Toucan, Billings (6 min walk), Alberta Bair Theater, Billings (7 min walk).

How to get to Western Heritage Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Western Heritage Center:

Bus

City of Billings MET Transit Transfer Center (9 min walk)
Jefferson Lines (20 min walk)