Reviews of Old Faithful Visitor and Education Center (Travel Agency)

David H. Nguyen

It's decent. They show 2 different movies that teach you about old faithful and the park they are completely free and run all day long. Some educational exhibits too. Also can ask for info/help.

Terry Frost

Warm clean facility with interesting info on Yellowstone inside. Staffed by friendly people. Top notch.

Kevin Cloud

Yellowstone as a whole was great. I thought old faithful was good, but other parts of the park were more interesting. Also, signage around the visitor center could be a little clearer.

Ravneet Kaur

Old Faithful was an incredible experience. Nature at its best.

bharat c

A must see place if you are in Yellowstone. You will be amazed to see the crowd that comes across to watch the show. The predictions are almost always accurate. they do have a dinning and a snack bar.

John SWEAT

Great place to visit

Andy Anderson

Was cool to see old faithful erupt

David Reed

Something everyone should see at least once in their life time.

Joseph Hefley

The site of the (dare I say legendary?) Old Faithful. The visitor center includes educational exhibits, movies, and information about the park and surrounding areas. They have a pretty accurate (approximate) time for the next eruption of Old Faithful. Was a good time with the family.

American Heritage Properties Colorado

It's an overpriced visitor center of course just be careful not to overspend money there

Matt Leonard

Not at all what I was expecting. The rangers sat us all down in the auditorium and locked the doors. They kept us in there for an hour, but now I can understand a little Chinese.

Jon Yan

Indoor spot to see the geyser and rangers update times

Lynley Cordell

I love it every time we go, 5 times so far. The park is well taken care of and the workers are very helpful. We LOVE the wildlife and all the sites to visit. We will be going back. We camp everytime we go, the camp grounds are taken care of nicely.

Lila Hoffman

I just ran in to use the restroom and it was really nice!

Nancy Robinson

Educational VC located near Old Faithful. Don't forget to check out the other geysers on trails there.

Chien-Chang Chen

The building looks awesome, but it closes too early

Angela Chen

Very nice center, helpful rangers. Well signed for what time Old Faithful (and other geysers) are expected to go off. There is a very cool and informative science exhibition hall - sort of like an interactive museum. Would definitely recommend kids do the junior ranger program!

Sherry Krcatovic

Beautifully done, great history and information on wildlife from the area, great way to spend your time while waiting for the next geyser. Get out early to get a good seat for viewing the geyser. Visit the gift shop, great local artisans ceramics and other crafts available.

Bryan Neubeck

Thought it would be a little more exciting.

Mary Ann Perez

I've been here 3 separate visits, and in many other National Parks, from Maine to California. This is the most educational, interesting, complete and non-insulting one I"ve ever seen, anywhere!!! I didn't want to leave! My husband has taught Earth Science and all levels of Physics for high school, including AP, after a career in telecommunications engineering, and HE has been fascinated by everything he's seen, especially the Old Faithful exhibits. There are parts you read, parts you hear and watch, and really well-designed and executed panels that are interested and fun for everyone! WHAT MORE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW???

Cindy Rowe

What a beautiful place a must go to place. I love to travel and I must say I'm so thankful to see Gods creations it never cease to amaze me

george robertson

Beautiful visitor center, lots to see and learn, but if you're going in the summer, it is EXTREMELY crowded, so be prepared to Wade through swarms of visitors, foreign and domestic.

Maddie Cox

This was an amazing experience i recommend it to anyone near or at Montana

Ryan Jensen

Not sure if Susan in the gift store will see this. She gave our little girl a stuffed bear and it has been a week and our girl still carries it around, talks to it and gives it lots of hugs. Thanks Susan! You helped make our girl's first Yellowstone trip a special one!

prashanth goud kunuru

Yellowstone is one the best National park With unique wildlife and dramatic earth disturbances. I would say this is the must visit park atleast once in a lifetime. Old Faithful is the 2nd best for inside the yellowstone. You get to see the Natural wonder (geysers) for every 90 minutes. Please try to check the timings of eruption online and go to this place. So that you dont have to wait long just for eruption.

M. Javier Silva

Awesome! Bring an umbrella...for the sun.

K Z

Great place to learn a bit and see what time old faithful will blow. Great clean bathrooms too!

Lucie

Absolutely great visitor centre with loads of interesting information about the geyser which is especially great as it can be a while waiting for the geyser to erupt. Pretty much bang on prediction time for us. I liked that you can see old faithful from inside the visitor centre if it’s too cold or for any other reason you wish to stay inside. Really good toilets too!

Cynthia Biddix

We had a wonderful experience ! Everything was so very well cared for and prepared for each and every visitor! Thank you for also offering literature we plan to read with the 2000+ pictures I took during our winter visit throughout Yellowstone. The visit was topped off as we watched the beautiful Old Faithful ! Again...THANK YOU!

Joshua Holland

Great for education but we were kinda on the go, see as much as possible before work calls, but the wait was a welcome break, I just reccomend bringing a snack for the patient wait for the big eruption

JASON RODRIGUEZ

The Old Faithful visitor center is a good place to kill approximately 60-90 minutes between shows!

Shae Greene

Pretty packed. Multiple places that you can see the geyser from, though it was still pretty packed. I would recommend more parking places that aren't a crazy distance away. I do appreciate the small exhibit though!

Richard Inglis

Was okay not sure what I expected but I'm a little disappointed

Elle L

I cannot imagine giving Old Faithful anything but 5 stars! Staff at visitor/education center were pleasant and knowledgeable and were happy to answer questions. This part of Yellowstone is wheelchair friendly and easy to maneuver on your own.

Ian S.

This center is amazing for kids and adults alike. It is still very new and the demonstrations are absolutely great. Even though I am an adult I enjoyed myself and learned a lot.

Anthony Hui

I learned a lot about Old Faithful and geothermal activity from here. It has a lot of interactive stations which will interest kids and it has a diorama which is meant for all ages. Old Faithful is also just out the back door so you don't have to walk that far just to see the internationally known geyser to erupt.

Amber Hawton-Hill

What an awesome educational center and offered at zero cost. Fun interactive exhibits and a great small gift shop.

Paul Smith

So much to see here! A must see.

Courtney Fitzgerald

Easy access to the Old Faithful Geyser viewing area. Very accurate estimates for eruptions. Shops, gas, and lodging all near the visitor center. Very helpful rangers.

Pat Reynolds

As all the sites, well planned for and never got old. Very clean and staffed with passionate workers.

Patricia Obaseki

Very informative. There are educational movies there to see.

Len V.H.

Beautiful atmosphere

RP - ryan poelman

Great gift shop with lots of souvenirs to choose from

Buck Filbey

Good displays and helpful ranges. A wealth of information if you ask.

Kathy Pence

Amazing. Well worth the wait

Lissa Lefler

Lots of interactive hands-on exhibits for kids and adults to help understand the beautiful geothermal area that is Old Faithful/Yellowstone National Park! Has a huge window wall where you can sit and watch Old Faithful go off. A theater showing documentary shorts and a nice souvenir shop with lots of goodies finish off this beautiful new fairly visitor center.

janeal kitchens

Very educational and learned alot. Beautiful place

Larry arnold

Awesome stop in the park, can be quite busy at times, prepare for crowds.

Travis Wright

Finally got to see what the hype is all about, WOW!

Me, Myself, & I

Quite Interesting, geologically, but absurdly over hyped!

stephen donohoe

Very big crowds and parking is in short supply but worth,it.

Shelley Perry

Always such a thrill seeing Old Faithful! Great museum, wonderfully friendly rangers.

Bird Family Fun Time

The predictions from the rangers were spot in. Old faithful was cool but didn't preform the way I expected. The fountain at Bellagio is greater. Don't miss out on this once in a lifetime experience though.

Julie T

Very informative place! Beautiful and incredible views. Good food!

Katey Carrier

Lots of things to choose from as souvenirs. They also have lots of huckleberry items such as jams, wine, and candies.

Russell Lewis

Totally awesome this inn is massive

Emily Satterwhite

This was a bucket list item! Best time of my life!!

Dennis Freeman

If you are visiting Old Faithful in the summer, head out from the visitor center at least 30 minutes before the eruption to find a seat. If you arrive around lunchtime, this is a good time to eat while waiting. Then leave time afterwards to wander through the visitor center which has several interactive exhibits to help you understand why the geyser does what it does.

Sandy Abbott

Must see. Have great ice cream.

Stacey Bridges

Great place

Joseph Andrade

Very nice.

wendy radford

It's always a beautiful place to visit and great for family outings

Ed R

Really nice education center and store. A must see if visiting the park. Right next to old faithful that goes off around every 91 minutes and a great easy to navigate boardwalk to see a lot of interesting geothermal vents. Great place to visit. The cafe close by does mass feedings ( not recommended) or walk across the street and get served at a nice table in quet for less money.

Michael West

The Inn is incredible.

Rigo Lopez

Great place for education, information

Tony Taylor

Kids loved this place so beautiful

Bobby Jay

Wow, just wow! A must see national treasure. Loved the park and all the wildlife in addition.

j rich

We pulled in to the lot with a million cars ugh and then my son and I went straight to the seating way to early. Sun instantly was burning my skin. People started packing in. Sitting on the ledge where they shouldnt even be. Was already starting to hate it. After 45 minutes the geyser started teasing us. Splush splush. I'm thinking this dang thing better be good. I had a bad feeling and the amount of people was crazy. But when it went off i smiled like a kid again and loved it. Made it worth it all. General store was great. Workers were great. food was great. Id give it a 4.5 if i could. But it's a once in a lifetime 5

Craig Crompton

Be prepared to park and walk with thousands of people in season.

Ramesh Donepudi

#great atmosphere. Rangers are well informed

Charles Kashary Jr.

Amazing building and everyone is so helpful!!!

Dusti Scott

Was very informative and engaging even for children. Not very big but just enough information provided about the natural phenomenon that is Yellowstone and it many hydrothermal attractions. Good location as well being amongst shops and restaurants. It allowed for a nice stop to stretch and relax between driving from different attractions.

Richard Cochran

So much history. Great docents & Ranger help.

Patrick Frank

Very fun and educational but way too crowded. Have a neat museum in it and gift area. Men's bathroom really needs more than 2 toilet stalls, especially when it is so crowded. Walk outside to see old faithful.

Sally Thompson

It was an awesome place to visit!

Doreen V

Something for everyone. Rangers are very helpful.

Jim Gale

Yellowstone is a great national park and the visitors center is part of the show. Always enjoy SPRING TIME as the park is quiet and just waking up from the winter

Jeff Price

Must see if you haven't been here.

Cassie Spriggs

Stunning. It was awesome to see Old Faithful!!

Ashlee Freeze

Kinda gross and dirty. Bathrooms were gross and packed. There was puddles and paper towels on the ground stall doors wouldn't lock etc. Very informational and the movie was beautifully made and the layout was good!

Andrea Wu

I always go to visitor centers when I visit national parks because that's where all the information is! I love watching the videos they show about the park as well as the informational boards. I really like the education area inside this visitor center because it has a lot of information without being an overload, and it does give a really good overview of the geological formations in the park. I would definitely recommend going, especially since everyone comes to see Old Faithful anyway!

Greg Wagenblast

Love going to old faithful and seeing all the sites. Visitor center is full of lots of great information and i learn something new each time. Great area for the kids to learn while playing. Gift shop has some great books and lots of other items as well.

Ann Plusko

Can't wait to see again summer trip next

RoseMary Sharp

They will tell you when the next Geyser will go off but you have walking wood trails to stay on. Very interesting. There is shifts of people but it doesn't seem crowded. People in and out all the time. Go at your leisure

laura Yerkes

I waited in line to ask a park ranger about any hiking trails in the area for 10 minutes and when I finally got to talking with her she told me to buy a $15 map from the gift store........ she was also a little condescending. Also I asked about two other Park rangers direction questions as both rangers seemed annoyed to help me. A little disappointed because I love the National parks and thought this park was supposed to be number one

Bruce Bernstein

Awesome but it’s something you have to see and experience yourself words and pictures do no justice for your personal experience

Janice Lanier

I loved it it was my second visit would go again

FaZe Onslaught

Yellowstone National Park's one the most beautiful places to visit I think I already said something about yellowstone but the visitor education center has a store where you can buy awesome merch and Yellowstone is the best place to find wolves coyotes bears O my and a lot of Bison. Now for this visitor center, I don't think I've been there before so I don't know why it popped up but if it's a part of Yellowstone then it gets all 5 stars . I came here for a graduation gift I spent think it was 10 nights here and it was Amazing no Downs to the place at all.

Peter Rufener

Very busy shop but still friendly staff. Prices are much to high

Z. Underwood

Interesting and factual information I had visited parts of Yellowstone National park, what I didn't know there was a visitor's center.

Carolyn Faul

Pretty geysers to visit plus the grand Canyon of Yellowstone National Park

Maria-Edna Bon

What an exciting place to visit. On top of the mountain, on top of the world, and all the marvellously interesting souvenirs and memories to take home.

Noufal E

Awesome , Carry food as there are only a couple of options and they get crowded fast.

Jennifer Haney

Beautiful and amazing, every employee was very kind and knowledgeable about the park. The only problem we saw are the prices. The price just to get into the park is $35, hotels in the park start around $200 per night so it is priced out range for many. Also they do not allow pets even on leashes in most places in the park so it is not family friendly for families with pets.

Brian 88

Busy busy busy busy busy busy busy. Place is super super packed but it is Iconic. most definitely worth the hassle and putting up with the crowds to see.

Kate Best

Excellent exhibits providing education on the natural history of the area. Definitely worth a visit

Michael Kolodzie

One of our favorite national parks. Very RV friendly, and there is plenty of room for adventure. Lots of things to do from geysers and waterfalls to boating and camping. Love Yellowstone Park.

Janet Peterson

Very nice place

Larson Shih

Very educational place. The Park Rangers are nice and friendly. A lot of facilities and attractions are near the education center. I can easily didn't whole day here. There is an auditorium in the center as well as a museum. I can see old faithful geyser erupting indoor.

Laurie Pitman

Great info about the super-volcano and the flora and fauna of the area. Good inside view of Old Faithful. Terrific book selection in the gift shop. No food or drink inside the visitor's center.

Board Secretary

What a stunning center! It's location in the Upper Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park is impressive itself. Its huge floor to ceiling window view of Old Faithful is like a picture frame of the iconic geyser. The center houses a spacious auditorium for viewing excellent A-V presentations and indoor ranger -led programs. The exhibition space is modern and multi media including a hands on youth center. Yellowstone Forever, the official non profit partner of YNP has a vast bookstore that will surely delight the visitor. Of course, restroom and leisurely spaces serve well. This beautiful facility was made possible by funding through the Yellowstone Foundation and Yellowstone Association, now merged into Yellowstone Forever.

Rod McLaughlin

A definite bucket list item! A real must see. The worlds most active volcanic area in action.

Jodie Tice Lawrosky

Arrived 20 min before Old Faithful erupted...got to walk around the exhibit and the store.

Anto Nirmal

The ranger program and the young scientist programs were amazing.

Amanda Horst

Well kept facility with flush restrooms, water, gift shop and educational/discovery center. Becomes very crowded after 10 am.

Marshall Girard

Awesome place to see.

Sal Giani

Great interactive displays where the kids can learn about the park, geology and volcanoes.

Pamela Wolfe

Great place to check on Geyser eruption times. They also have a gift shop and information on the park.

Judith Sotos-Rios

Super , great place to visit

Kenbob Whiting

Very nice to be one of very few. We were here in February. EMPTY...

Stephen Stanley

Impressive and historic. Great woodwork. Nice roof. I enjoyed the bar hidden behind the left side of the large fireplace. A drinking bar, not an accidentally run your face into bar.

Vamsi Reddy

Every 91 minutes. Don’t forget to take your camera.

Juan Rodas

Boyling water jump to the air.

Mary Jennings

Loved the Old Faithfulgeyser doing her best. Bucket list place, loved the walk. I saw the eclipe in Scott'sbluff Nebraska then drove right up to Yellowstone. Trip of a lifetime.

pam poelvoorde

It is always beautiful no matter how many times I have been there. The visitors center is very nice with lots of information and the people are very helpful. I think the one thing people need to know is everything closes at 5. Always lots of people waiting for Old faithful in the summer.

Linda Ganz

That gyser is amazing! Hot day, we sat under the trees on logs rather than be in the sun with the croud. I think we had a better view. The education center was great. Need to go back and see more.

Peter Carparelli

This building is a stunning compliment to the Upper Geyser Basin and Old Faithful. It houses and excellent exhibit hall with a special interactive section for youth, ample auditorium, and the outstanding Yellowstone Forever Bookstore. Note that the Center was completed largely by corporate and individual donations through the Yellowstone Foundation.

Nelson Daley

Geysers and surrounding are pretty cool. Overall Yellowstone seems to have been very poorly managed over the last 10 to 15 years and the wildlife is scarce, but the geysers are still doing their jobs. Just dont plan on seeing abundant wildlife or catching a fish as was so plentiful in years past.

Irvin Yee

Place to get souvenir from visiting Yellowstone and the most famous geyser in the world old faithful.

Katie Hokanson-Boston

Awesome little museum inside the visitor center. We enjoyed learning about some of the features of Yellowstone and reading about the temperature and acidity of various pools. The best part of the visitors center was a very knowledgeable guide/park ranger who shared his favorite spots with us and helped us map out our itinerary for the day.

Ken Ordosh

Lots of amazing things and info about Yellowstone & the surrounding area.

Greg Gossage

My previous visits here were in the early 90s--things have changed! Saw Old Faithful for probably my third or fourth time (this time it was Aug 1st 2019)--very hot out, but the lodge has food and refreshments to stay cool until Old Faithful blows, which is about every 90 minutes, plus or minus 10 minutes. Check the clock on your way in to see when the next eruption will occur. Don't feel like you have to get a seat on a crowded summertime bench; just get out there and stand a few minutes waiting for the eruption. It lasts about a minute or more and very worth your time to see this world class phenomenon. I can't argue with Mother Nature, but it was sure nice back in the 90s when this geyser blew about every 23 minutes. There are many more outdoor benches and the lodge/support bldgs have increased in number and size since I was here last....no doubt to accommodate ever increasing crowds. Parking lot is now huge and expect delays getting out after Old Faithful finishes blowing.

Melissa C

A sight to see at least once in your life!

Mary Salinas

The science program for kids is fantastic!

Alexis Permenter

Wonderful place to see natural beauty!

manuel byrd

Beautiful place amazing sites to see

Willey Childress

Didnt stay there but it was an awesome place

John Presko

Was an incredible place and experience. Great history, great service, great new memory.

Dharmendra Verma

Full of surprises.. must go. Plan to go in the afternoon and spend rest of the day there.

Mama K

Our 4 and 5 years old enjoyed the movie and center. I highly suggest the junior ranger program offered at the information desk. Our children really enjoyed working on the workbook they gave them; and doing so helped them understand more about geysers and the park. They took pride in the badges they earned when finishing the workbook and becoming junior rangers.

James Jackson

Very informative & educational referring to geothermal features & activity in and around The Yellowstone Caldera. 4 stars as the building itself does not fit the theme of the historic Old Faithful area of the park.

Christopher Ross

Visitor center was great and old faithful was ok

Tanya Volosevich

Absolutely amazing and breath taking place. Totally advanced! A bit of a walk tho.

Erin Martin

It's a good place to start if you know very little about the park.

Brandon Weinmann

Rangers were awesome, and there is too much to do and see in one day

FaiZ Chauhdry

Been here twice and it never gets old!! Definitely should put this place on your bucket list!!

Rajesh Chandra Deb

Awesome. I had totally different experience there

Amanda art tutorials

High quality, high tech educational center. I only wish there were more stamps for the passport books, but that's because I'm a crazy collector now.

Foxx Realty, Inc.

Great place and just what I expected.

Christy Collinsworth

Amazing can't wait to return

Tiffany Brooks

Love watching the eruptions. There always seems to be unfinished construction on the board walks... In the last 2 years looked like the same spot was being worked on still. What's up with that?

phil white

I'd like to thank all the rangers there for thier awesome knowledge and for having wheel chairs for guest to use without that my mom and mother in law would not have seen all the beautiful things the park has to see. You completed one of thier bucket list items. We even had the chance to see grand geyser which definitely lived up to its name and I recommend everyone to see it. It is worth the wait. Thank you spook much.

Ryker Low

Beautiful new visitor center.

Dale Phillips

Just a fantastic sight , we got there just before the show, usually every 50 to 60 minutes... the area gets crowded so give yourself time to enjoy it.

Darlene Cheney

Nice souvinere shop, very nice cafeteria

John Adams

I will be back here. Most of the time I find places like this highly commercial. There was some of that but there was a tremendous amount of educational resources in the building. The people we interacted with seemed genuinely in love with the place. That was easy to understand. Yellowstone is a magical place! We had the pleasure of walking up to see Old Faithful and it literally began erupting as soon as we were on the sidewalk. That probably won't happen again

Ron Ben

U must see old faithful!!!!

Kristie Bryant

Awesome but too many people

mayur Shah

Full family fun

richard holland

Fun and educational for the whole family

Lorna Hyatt

Beautiful but crowded this time of year.

Hari Rawat

Grat beauty by mother Nature

Richard Mathis

Needs a face lift

stefan jenny

Gotta see old faithful while in Yellowstone, right?

Cissy Hill

Cool place to visit. The kids really enjoyed learning how ole' faithful came to be, the wild life in the area and how the lakes are ever changing.

Rustell LoManto

SO MANY PEOPLE! I suppose the lack of parking is something that is hard to control but a little frustrating. Still, it’s a wonderful national park with plenty to see and do. Be sure to take the time to visit some other locations for more natural sites than just at the visitor center.

Jay Cox

Watched old faithful spout off some steam from the porch. This was my first time in Yellowstone. A few too many people were stopping right on the road. Be careful driving.

Erick

Nice place to visit a long way to get there but if you like discovering and exploring different places and things with enough time to spend I think the trip is worth it. You do have to be careful with small kids especially because the area releases a lot of dangerous gases that can get them sick you have to be aware of that and volcanic areas you got to be careful not to let them run around because it can be dangerous for them besides that it's a good place to spend a day and enjoy the beautiful landscapes.