Montana's history is filled with Native American culture, scientific breakthroughs, and unique western art. Montana boasts an impressive number of museum collections, and community art centers that have gained worldwide fame. From blowing bubbles to experiencing the Old West, you're sure to find a museum that matches your interests.

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Region 1

Conrad Mansion Museum

Historic mansion museum with tours highlighting architecture and items of early Montana pioneer Charles E. Conrad. more...

City: Kalispell
Phone: 406-755-2166
Email: info@conradmansion.com
http://www.conradmansion.com/

Glacier County Historical Museum

The Glacier County Historical Museum offers educational, interactive and interesting exhibits on homesteading, Lewis & Clark, the artist John Clark, community businesses, oil, and Cut Bank 1898 through the 1960s. This 14-acre site includes two museum exhibit buildings, an oil worker's house, oil... more...

City: Cut Bank
Phone: 406-873-4904
Email: gcmuseum@sofast.net

Hockaday Museum of Art

Travel back to nascent Glacier National Park and the birth of its artistic legacy. Vintage Carnegie Library houses masterworks celebrating the region's spectacular beauty, history and culture. Rotating exhibits highlight Montana artists, Blackfeet Indians, Glacier Park. Classes, gift shop... more...

City: Kalispell
Phone: 406-755-5268
Email: information@hockadaymuseum.org
http://www.hockadaymuseum.org

Miracle of America Museum

Nicknamed the ''Smithsonian of the West.'' Over 112,000 American artifacts including Indian, cowboy, music, cars, cycles, toys, dolls, homesteaders, militaria, guns, boars, wagons, sleighs, snowmobiles, engines, tools, tractors, planes and trains. Open year round, Hours 8-8 summer, reduced hours... more...

City: Polson
Phone: 406-883-6804
Email: info@miracleofamericamuseum.org
http://www.miracleofamericamuseum.org

Museum at Central School

Exhibitions that illuminate the history of Northwest Montana, on display in the elegantly restored 112 year-old Central School building: Western Native American Culture; Early Kalispell; Turn-of-the-Century Demersville; Pioneer Frank Bird Linderman; Northwest Montana timber industry; School Bell... more...

City: Kalispell
Phone: 406-756-8381
Email: history@yourmuseum.org
http://www.yourmuseum.org

Museum of the Plains Indian

The museum exhibits the creative achievements of Native American artists and craftspeople of the United States. more...

City: Browning
Phone: 406-338-2230
Email:
http://browningmontana.com/museum

Polson -Flathead Historic Museum

The Museum has historical artifacts from our valley, Calamity Jane's saddle, stagecoach, chuck wagon, Children's Display, Trading Post, Scotch Highland steer, buggies and wagons, boats, farm equipment, Indian, fire equipment, Lewis & Clark, puppet display, Miniature Train displays. Admission $2.50... more...

City: Polson
Phone: 406-883-2680 (Year Round)
Email: hart@montanasky.com
http://www.polsonflatheadmuseum.org

St. Ignatius Mission

Established 1854 by the Jesuit Fathers and Brothers, Historic Site featuring 58 striking murals, original log cabin residence, chapel, museum and Sisters of Providence first residence. Exhibits include Indian artifacts and other historical items. Peaceful and serene grounds, visitor's welcome... more...

City: St Ignatius
Phone: 406-745-2768
Email: mission7@blackfoot.net

Region 2

Daly Mansion

The summer home of Copper Baron and millionaire Marcus Daly, his wife Margaret and their four children has evolved from a two-story farmhouse into a 24,000 square foot mansion with 25 bedrooms and 15 bathrooms in the heart of the Bitterroot Valley. The home was called Riverside by the family and... more...

City: Hamilton
Phone: 406-363-6004
Email: events@dalymansion.org
http://www.dalymansion.org

Museum of Mountain Flying

Montana's only private aviation museum. Founded in 1993, located at the east end of Missoula Airport. Follow signs at airport entrance. Dedicated to the history of mountain flying in the northern Rockies. Open 7 days a week in summer. Antique airplanes on display, smokejumper display... more...

City: Missoula
Phone: 406-549-8488
Email: phpc@montana.com
http://www.flymissoula.com/index.aspx/General_aviation/Museum

Smokejumper Visitor Center

#1 Missoula visitor attractions, nation's largest smokejumper base. Murals, videos, reconstructed lookout tower, exhibits of men & women fighting wildfire 1939 to present day. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Tours available. West of airport terminal. more...

City: Missoula
Phone: 406-329-4934
Email:
http://www.smokejumpers.com

Region 3

Hot Springs Artist Society, Inc.

Brings you weekly varied musical venues. Live music, dance classes, performances for kids and adults. Visit our website. View a sampling of our artist's displays online. more...

City: Hot Springs
Phone: 406-741-5883
Email:
http://www.hotspringsartist.org

Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana

Life-size Indian Village, Wildlife, artwork, photographs, weaponry, beadwork, saddlery, gift shop. Open daily9-6 summers; Tues-Sun; Sept-May (closed Dec-Mar.) Bordered by Fish & Game land, Bird refuge. Highway 93, 6 miles south of Ronan, between Missoula & Kalispell. more...

City: Charlo
Phone: 406-644-3435
Email: ninepipes@ninepipes.com
http://www.ninepipes.org

Company Phone Location
Montana Natural History Center

http://www.montananaturalist.org
406-327-0405 N/A
Victor Heritage Museum

406-642-3997 N/A
Museum of the Plains Indian
108 All Chiefs Square
http://www.blackfeetcountry.com/museum.html
406-338-2230 Browning
Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana
69316 US Highway 93
http://ninepipes.org
406-644-3435 Charlo
Glacier County Historical Museum
107 Old Kevin Highway
406-873-4904 Cut Bank
Darby Pioneer Memorial Museum
101 East Tanner
http://www.alamedashotsprings.com
406-821-3753 Darby
Tobacco Valley Historical Village
4 Dewey Avenue
http://www.quinnshotsprings.com
406-297-7654 Eureka
Museum at Central School
124 Second Avenue East
http://www.yourmuseum.org
406-756-8381 Kalispell
Heritage Museum
34067 US Highway 2
http://www.libbyheritagemuseum.org
406-293-7521 Libby
Holt Heritage Museum
6800 Highway 12 West
http://www.holtheritagemuseum.com
406-273-6743 Lolo
Lolo Trail Center
38600 US Highway 12 West
http://www.lolotrailcenter.com
406-273-2201 Lolo
Children's Museum Missoula
225 West Front Street
http://www.learnplayimagine.org
406-541-7529 Missoula
Historical Museum at Fort Missoula
Building 322, Fort Missoula
http://www.fortmissoulamuseum.org
406-728-3476 Missoula
Missoula Art Museum
335 North Pattee
http://www.missoulaartmuseum.org
406-728-0447 Missoula
Montana Museum of Work History Inc.
7655 Highway 10 West
http://montanamuseumofworkhistory.com
406-728-7020 Missoula
Museum of Mountain Flying
Missoula International Airport
406-721-3644 Missoula
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Elk Country Visitor Center
5705 Grant Creek Road
http://www.elkfoundation.org
406-523-4545 Missoula
Smokejumper Visitor Center
Aerial Fire Depot
http://smokejumpers.com
406-329-4934 Missoula
Ravalli County Museum
58355 Bison Range Road
http://brvhsmuseum.org
406-363-3338 Moiese
Miracle of America Museum, Inc.
36094 Memory Lane
http://www.miracleofamericamuseum.org
406-883-6804 Polson
Polson-Flathead Historical Museum
708 Main Street
http://www.polsonflatheadmuseum.org
406-883-3049 Polson
Garden of the Rockies Museum
518 Round Butte Road
406-676-5210 Ronan
Seeley Lake Historical Museum and Visitor Center
2920 Highway 83
406-677-2990 Seeley Lake
Stevensville Museum
517 Main Street
http://www.symeshotsprings.com
406-777-1007 Stevensville
Mineral County Museum
301 2nd Avenue East
406-822-3543 Superior
Old Jail Museum
109 South Madison Street
406-827-4002 Thompson Falls
Stumptown Historical Society and Whitefish Museum
500 Depot Street
http://stumptownhistoricalsociety.org
406-862-0067 Whitefish