"Inch for inch, the best museum in the world." That's how legendary Harvard scientist Edward O. Wilson described us, and we invite you to come see for yourself! ACRM inspires visitors of all ages to explore the past and imagine the future of the Information Age through thought-provoking exhibits, innovative storytelling, and the bold exchange of ideas. Our exhibits span 4,000 years of human histor...

Beaverhead County Museum has been collecting, preserving, displaying and interpreting local history since the 1930s. The museum is housed in a log building complex in downtown Dillon. Our friendly volunteers will greet you at the door and offer a wealth of information. Visitors will see an authentic homesteader's cabin, the first flush toilet outhouse in Dillon, mining and agriculture equipment. E...

The Belt Museum is housed in the old jail building. The museum is housed in a building that was originally built as a city jail in 1895 during the boom years of the coal mines, when the city was commonly referred to as 'Little Pittsburgh,' 'Coal Banks,' or 'Black Diamond City.' The museum's exhibits include a historic jail cell, a coal mine, records and photos, and the work of local artists.

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Big Hole National Battlefield is a memorial to the people who fought and died here. Just before daybreak on August 9, 1877, military forces attacked the near 750 non-treaty Nez Perce as they rested after six weeks of conflicts and flight from military forces. They charged the US Army troops in pursuit of enforcing the US government’s demands that all Nez Perce move to a reservation a fraction the...

The Big Horn County Historical Museum is Montana's largest historical museum, located just off I-90 Exit 497 one mile east of Hardin, only 12 miles from the famous Battle of the Little Bighorn and is home of the Will James Studio.

The Big Horn County Historical Museum opened in 1979 when volunteers restored the 1910 farmhouse located on the 22 acre vegetable farm.

Through the years the muse...

Big Sandy Historical Museum features historical items from the local area. See early pioneer ranching days. For those into genealogy, a comprehensive collection of photos and information of area residents. An exhibit of military items from local servicemen starting from WWI.

No charge to tour the museum but it relies on donations for operating expenses.

If your travel itinerary takes you down Highway 2 on the Montana Hi-Line, be sure to visit the Blaine County Museum in Chinook it is one of the best history museums in the state.

Experience the West from prehistoric to pioneer, through thought-provoking exhibits, that tell the story of this land and its people. Exhibits show Assiniboine and Gros Ventre culture, pioneer days of the cowboy, hards...

The Bozeman Art Museum is dedicated to enhancing the culture of our community, providing art education, and exhibiting artwork. BAM is devoted to educating the general public about art and art history through exhibits, lectures, classes and workshops, and providing an art education to students K-12 who do not have the advantage of art classes in their schools.

The Brand Bar Museum is in the Town Square of Ovando, Montana, in the heart of the Blackfoot Valley. It is near what was once the Cokalahiskit Trail, now a part of the Lewis and Clark Trail on Highway 200.

Being representative of rural, small town Montana, the museum is always ready for visitors. However, there isn't always a museum attendant present. In that case, walk across the street and so...