The two-story stone building was built in 1901, and was given to the city by Frederick Billings Jr., son of Frederick Billings Sr., for whom the city was named. The building served as the city's library, and, when the library moved to new headquarters, the old site was converted to the Western Heritage Center, a museum of the history and culture of the Yellowstone River region. The center offers educational programs, tours and special cultural events and is on the national Register of Historic Places. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Sundays, Mondays and legal holidays.
Admission is free.
Yellowstone Art Museum. St. Features expansive permanent collection of art plus brings in variety of shows of major artworks from around the world. A number of children's programs and other special events are held at the museum, which also has a store. The 1999 dates for Summerfair are July 17-18. Extended hours till 8 p.m. Thursday.