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The Western Heritage Center is a regional museum whose collections, exhibits, and programs share the story of the Yellowstone River Valley.

The Western Heritage Center, in order to promote an appreciation of history and culture, tells the stories of the Northern High Plains centered on the Yellowstone River Valley. We do this by implementing comprehensive arts and humanities projects, programs and exhibits based on broad regional interest and need.

10/15/2026

Philip Page presents his "Cowboy Music and Storytelling" on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Tune into this exciting High Noon LIVE!

10/14/2026

We've got a great High Noon this week!

We're excited to welcome Philip Page for his Cowboy Music and Storytelling!

Special thanks to Humanities Montana for their support of this Our Montana Conversation!

10/09/2026

Are you coming to Harvestfest with Downtown Billings? Be sure to swing by the Western Heritage Center! Not only are we open, but we have new exhibits.

10/07/2026

We're partnering with This House of Books to bring a special High Noon lecture in October!

Join us October 8 to hear author, J. Hoolihan Clayton discuss her Discretion Series, a riveting fiction series based on real Montana events and people.

This is an IN-PERSON ONLY event. Regular admission rates apply. Members get in for free!

10/01/2026

Things are changing!

Stay tuned for our new exhibition, "At Home in Yellowstone," featuring objects from the Yellowstone Heritage and Research Center.

09/30/2026

Celebrate 125 Years of History & Art!

Join the Western Heritage Center during Downtown ArtWalk on Friday, Oct. 2 as we celebrate the 125th anniversary of our beautiful Parmly Billings Memorial Library building. Enjoy artwork inspired by the building, historic photographs and architectural drawings—and, of course, birthday cake!

09/24/2026

It's your LAST CHANCE to see "Hope in Hard Times!"

Explore the incredible photography of Eastern Montana from 1936-1940 before it comes down.

The gallery closes next week as we install the next amazing exhibition.

09/23/2026

Are you attending the History Conference?

Check out Lauren's presentation on Friday morning. She's joining MTHS Indigenous curator, Nina Sanders, for a discussion on historic photographers on the reservation. It's going to be fantastic!

Can't make it? There's still time to get your ticket for Saturday's Hidden Billings. This unique tour is sure to inspire new questions about Billings! Tickets available for purchase at https://bit.ly/4fdk8tb

09/22/2026

You're running out of time to explore the Hidden Histories and Curious Spaces in the Magic City!

Hidden Billings unlocks historic properties across the city for one afternoon only on September 26. Tickets available for purchase at https://bit.ly/4fdk8tb 🔑🏙️

09/21/2026

Montana's biggest history event is coming to Billings!

CULTURE KEEPERS, CATALYSTS, & COWBOYS, Montana's annual history conference will be in Billings this week, and we're a part of it!

Keep your eye out for Western Heritage Center activities and presentations throughout the conference.

To learn more, click here: https://mths.mt.gov/education/index3

Address

2822 Montana Avenue
Billings, MT
59101

Telephone

+14062566809

Website

http://www.ywhc.org/

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