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Hockaday Museum of Art
Special exhibits and a permanent collection of art are housed in the historic Carnegie Library.
Address: 302 2nd Ave. East Kalispell MT 59901
 1 406 755-5268
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Museum of the Yellowstone
Located in the historic Union Pacific building in West Yellowstone, the Museum of the Yellowstone offers educational displays on the history of the park. Exhibits include stage coach and railroad displays, wildlife of the area and the destructive fire that swept through the park in 1988.
Address: 104 Yellowstone Ave West Yellowstone MT USA 59758
1 406 646-1100
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Carbon County Historical Society Museum
Housed in a century-old four-story brick building on the main street of Red Lodge, the Carbon County Historical Society Museum features a Mercantile Museum Store as well as local interest exhibits, including one showcasing rodeo history from the 1930s and 40s. In summer, the museum is open Monday through Saturday while in winter it is open Tuesday through Saturday.
Address: 224 N. Broadway Red Lodge MT USA 59068
 Send an Email 1 406 446-3667
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Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Wildlife Visitor Center
Featuring displays of impressive elk, life-sized depictions of many North American animals and educational displays about elk and other wildlife. There is also a wildlife art gallery and giftshop. The Center is open year round and is free of charge.
Address: 2291 West Broadway Missoula MT USA 59807
Send an Email (3) 1 406 523-4545
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Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana
The Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana commemorates the history and culture of the Flathead Indian Reservation and early Montana. Exhibits include weaponry, spurs and saddlery and American Indian artwork.
Address: 40962 US Highway 93 Charlo MT USA 59824
Send an Email 1 406 644-3435
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Holter Museum of Art Helena
Quality visual arts and exhibitions are the focus of the Holter Museum. The Museum strives to provide a diverse collection of national and international exhibits, as well as providing a venue for local and regional artists.
Address: 12 East Lawrence Helena MT USA 59601
Send an Email 1 406 442-6400
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Montana Law Enforcement Museum
The Montana Law Enforcement Museum is located in the historic Montana State Prison. The MLEM was created, owned, and operated by Montana's criminal justice professional associations to collect, preserve and publicly display the historical artifacts and memorabilia of Montana's rich law enforcement history. Exhibits include crime prevention and public safety.
Address: 1106 Main Street Deer Lodge MT USA 59722
1 406 846-3777
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Granite County Museum and Cultural Center
The Granite County Museum is located in the historic Courtney Hotel and was founded in 1991. Museum exhibits include photographs portraying the lives of early day miners, ranchers and townspeople. The Ghost Town Hall of Fame is also located in the museum and gives a pictorial history of Montana ghost towns.
Address: 135 South Sansome Philipsburg MT USA 59858
1 406 859-3020
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Tobacco Valley Historical Village
The Tobacco Valley Historical Village features a collection of buildings from the 1880s to 1920s. Buildings include a church, school, log cabin and railroad depot. The village is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Address: South Main Street Eureka MT USA 59917
1 406 297-7654
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Manhattan Area Museum
The Manhattan Area Museum is located in an intimate building and gives visitors a taste of the railroad and rural roots of the area. The museum is open during the summer months, Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Address: 105 South Broadway Manhattan MT USA
1 406 284-4162
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Yellowstone Gateway Museum of Park County
The Yellowstone Gateway Museum is located in the North Side School built in 1906, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum includes various artifacts from the 1860s to the 1940s, including stage coaches, Fort Yellowstone bell and W.H. Jackson chromolithographs. There are also exhibits on Lewis and Clark, Buffalo Bill Cody and the Texas Rangers.
Address: 118 West Chinook Livingston MT USA 59047
Send an Email (3) 1 406 222-4184
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Victor Heritage Museum
Located in the Old Victor Depot, the Victor Heritage Museum offers exhibits on the local area. Topics include mining, railroad, Native Americans and natural resources.
Address: Main Street at Blake Victor MT USA 59875
1 406 642-3997
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Museum of the Plains Indian
Museum of the Plains Indian features a historic collection of arts created by the tribal people of the Northern Plains. The exhibits include a five-screen multimedia presentation, three dioramas and carved wood panels by Blackfeet sculptor John Clarke.
Address: Junction of Hwy 2 and 89 Browning MT USA 59417
Send an Email (1) 1 406 338-2230
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St. Ignatius Mission
Built in the early 1890s, the St. Ignatius Mission is a unique Catholic Church. The walls and ceilings are decorated with 61 original paintings by Brother Joseph Carignano. There is a museum and gift shop located next to the Mission. Sunday mass occurs at 9:15 a.m.
Address: Off Hwy 93 St. Ignatius MT USA 59865
1 406 745-2768
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World Museum of Mining
This national historical site preserves the history of the mining tradition. Located on what once was the the Orphan Girl Mine, visitors may see tools and equipment used in underground mining. Ride on the three-car train pulled by a 1911 underground trammer engine that takes you around the museum grounds. Closed from November until March.
Address: 155 Museum Way Butte MT USA 59705
Send an Email (3) 1 406 723-7211
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Powell County Museum
The Powell County Museum relates the history of Deer Lodge through displays and photos of the area. There are over 22,000 photos of events and people from Powell County. The museum is open from Memorial to Labor Day.
Address: 1106 Main Street Deer Lodge MT USA 59722
1 406 846-1694
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Gallatin Pioneer Museum in Bozeman
The Gallatin Pioneer Museum offers a glimpse into the lives of Montana's pioneers. The museum features a variety of changing exhibits throughout the year, as well as a permanent collection that includes a reconstructed log cabin, jail cells and many other historic artifacts.
Address: 317 West Main St Bozeman MT USA 59715
Send an Email (2) 1 406 522-8122
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The Museum of Gold at Helena's Norwest Bank
The Gold collection located at Norwest Bank features gold dust to nuggets as big as 244 ounces. The collection that is a tribute to Montana pioneers is valued at $600,000.
Address: 350 North Last Chance Gulch Helena MT USA 59601
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Darby Pioneer Memorial Museum
Darby's Pioneer Memorial Museum was built in 1886 and was one of the first hand-hewn homestead cabins built in the area. The museum showcases an extensive collection of home and business artifacts that once belonged to the area's pioneers.
Address: 334 Bunkhouse Road Darby MT USA 59829
1 406 821-4503
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Historical Museum At Fort Missoula
Preserving the history of Fort Missoula's area. Its collection
includes 17,000 objects including 13 historic structures.
Address: Building 322 Fort Missoula MT 59801
Send an Email (3) 1 406 728-3476
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American Computer Museum in Bozeman
The American Computer museum showcases 20,000 years of technology through thousands of artifacts. The museum is designed to appeal to all ages and is an ideal family destination. Exhibits include Babylonian clay tablets, historic Bible leaves, telegraphs, telephones and computers.
Address: 2304 North 7th Avenue, Suite B Bozeman MT USA 59715
Send an Email 1 406 582-1288
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Duman Brothel Museum
The Dumas was built in 1890 as a brothel and remained in business until 1982, making it the longest running freestanding enterprise of its kind in the United States. The Dumas is the only preserved building in what was once Butte’s thriving red light district. Today, the Dumas is a museum that features an old-time photography studio and tours of the historic building are given by staff.
Address: 45 East Mercury St Butte MT USA 59701
1 406 494-6908
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Yesterday's Playthings Museum
Yesterday's Playthings Museum features over 1,000 dolls of all descriptions and sizes. The dolls range from china dolls from 1860 to modern day Barbie and GI Joe. Other exhibits include toy trains, soldiers and many other antique toys from the past century.
Address: 1106 Main Street Deer Lodge MT USA 59722
1 406 846-1480
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Mineral County Museum
Founded in 1977, the Mineral County Museum features exhibits relating to local history, including the industries of mining, forest service and logging. The museum is free of charge, but an appointment must be made in advance due to lack of staff.
Address: 301 2nd Avenue East Superior MT USA 59872
1 406 822-4626
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Broadwater County Museum and Library
The Broadwater County Museum and Library concentrates on the local area history. Exhibits include mining displays, homestead cabin, general store, a rural school and military.
Address: 631 North Pine Townsend MT USA 59644
1 406 266-5252
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Seeley Lake Historical Museum
Located in an old barn, the Seeley Lake Historical Museum features displays in the original horse stalls. Many articles have been donated by local residents and relate the past of the area. The main themes for the museum display areas are old schools, logging, Native American tribes, outfitters and natural resources.
Address: 2920 Highway 83 Seeley Lake MT USA 59868
Send an Email (2) 1 406 677-2990
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Polson-Flathead Historical Museum
Founded in 1972, the Polson-Flathead Historical Museum aims to preserve the history of the Mission Valley and the Flathead Indian Reservation. The museum features a complete 1800s chuckwagon, vintage farm equipment and a wild animal display.
Address: 708 Main Street Polson MT USA 59860
1 406 883-3049
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Old Jail Museum
The Old Jail Museum is located in one of the oldest buildings that have been continuously used in Sanders County. Once used as a jail, the museum now houses historical artifacts, images and maps. Many of the displays depict the early development of Thompson Falls. The museum is open from Mother's Day until Labor Day.
Address: 109 South Madison Street Thompson Falls MT USA 59873
1 406 827-4515
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Museum at Central School
The Central School was built in 1894 and is a fine example of Richardson Romanesque architecture. The museum houses art exhibits and displays relating the history of Northwest Montana.
Address: 124 Second Avenue East Kalispell MT USA 59901
Send an Email (2) 1 406 756-8381
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