Museum of the Park Ranger
This unique museum is housed in an old soldier station dating back to 1908.
Plan Around Museum of the Park Ranger
A good stop is not just something to read about. Once it belongs on the day, move into a saved trip and build the route around it.
Use this detail page to confirm that the stop is worth it, then carry that decision into a trip draft while the park context is still fresh.
Museum of the Park Ranger Details
This unique museum is housed in an old soldier station dating back to 1908. The building, which was once used for soldiers on patrol, has been rebuilt according to the original floor plane with many original materials. Interior exhibits illustrate the history and development of the role of the park ranger since the birth of the park system. The museum is staffed by retired National Park Service employees, including retired superintendents, chief rangers, and regional directors.
Difficulty
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Museum of the Park Ranger
Compare nearby parks around Museum of the Park Ranger when deciding whether to expand the route after this stop.
Nearby Points of Interest Around Museum of the Park Ranger
Use nearby POIs to quickly expand your options beyond Museum of the Park Ranger while the map context is still fresh.
0.2 mi away
Norris Meadows
Located approximately one half mile east of Norris Junction on the Norris to Canyon Road.
0.3 mi away
Nuphar Lake
A small lake located at Norris Geyser Basin just off the entry road.
0.4 mi away
Pearl Geyser
Often considered one of the prettiest geysers in the park.
0.4 mi away
Vixen Geyser
This small geyser erupts fairly rarely, and emits water 30 feet in the air for almost an entire hour.
0.4 mi away
Whirligig Geyser
Earning its name from the way water swirls in the crater during eruptions.