Big Hole National Battlefield
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Hours
Big Hole National Battlefield
| Every day | Sunrise to Sunset |
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Coming up:
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving (closed)
The grounds and trails at Big Hole National Battlefield are open daily from sunrise to sunset.
Visitor centers
Visitor Center at Big Hole National Battlefield Today: 10:00AM - 11:59PM
Visitor Center at the Big Hole National Battlefield
Today: 10:00AM - 11:59PM (Winter Hours, Oct 12 – May 31)
Usual hours
| Monday – Tuesday | Closed |
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| Wednesday – Sunday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
Coming up:
- Nov 11: Holiday Exception: Veterans Day
- Nov 26: Holiday Exception: Thanksgiving (closed)
The park's visitor center offers museum exhibits, a film, and a book sales area. The award winning film Weet'uciklitukt: There's No Turning Back, Battle at Big Hole provides an introduction to the Nez Perce Flight of 1877 and the battle that took place at this site. The film is shown throughout the day and is close-captioned. Audio and braille guides are available upon request.
Please see exceptions to our standard operating hours below.
Visitor center page on nps.gov: Visitor Center at Big Hole National Battlefield
About this park
On August 9, 1877, gunshots shattered a chilly dawn on a sleeping camp of nımí·pu· (Nez Perce). By the time the smoke cleared on August 10, almost 90 nımí·pu· were dead, along with 31 soldiers and volunteers. Big Hole National Battlefield was created to honor all who were there.