Bringing Life to History & History to Our Lives
Phone: (406) 756-8381
Location: Map
More About:
Our Book, Looking Back;
Our Building;
School Alums; and
Our Lecture Series
Museum Hours:
Monday - Friday, 10-5
Admission:
Adults $5.00 Seniors $4.00 Members & Children Free
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Exhibition Notes
Western Indian Culture
This authentic collection of rare and diverse Native American artifacts reveals much about the life and culture of the Indians of the Northwest. This is an Indian-based exhibit of unusual authenticity not to be missed by anyone interested in Native American culture.
Frank Bird Linderman
Artifacts and art from the heirs of this famous Montana writer, pioneer, educator, and humanitarian.
Sand Monkeys, Tie Hacks,
and River Pigs
The logging industry in northwest Montana
History of the Flathead Valley
NEW . . . and Nearly Complete
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I Do: A Cultural History of Montana Weddings
January & February 2013
This new exhibit provides an intimate and surprising look at an important tradition, helping visitors move beyond traditional stereotypes by drawing attention to Montana’s historic diversity and providing an intimate look at the lives of earlier generations. Made possible by the Montana Cultural Trust & the Montana Historical Society.
John White Lecture Seriess
January & February 2013
The 11th annual John White series takes place every other Sunday in January & February at 2:30 PM. This year speakers cover Dinosaurs & Climate Change, the Culture of Montana Weddings, Mountain Lookouts, and the Affect of Wolves and Fire on Rocky Mountain Eco-systems. Please click on “Our Lecture Series” at left for more details and ticket information.
Montana History Book Club
Second Thursday of every month, 6:30 PM
February 14th “A Ride Through the Infernal Regions, Yellowstone’s First Tourists” by Clavin Clawsom
March 14th “When You and I Were Young, Whitefish” by Dorothy Johnson
April 11th “Looking Back: A Pictorial History of Flathead Valley” by Kathryn L. McKay
May 9th “Red corner: The rise and Fall of Communism in Northeast Montana” by Verlaine McDonald
All are welcome. Books are available at the Museum's School Bell Gift Shop at a discount for Society members. If you wish to receive monthly reminders about the Book Club, please send us an email to give us your email address.
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