If you enjoy house museums, then you should definitely take time to visit this house. The house has…read morelimited furniture, but it has a unique history and floor plan. The entrance fee is only $7 for adults.

They do a lot of community events and tours go towards historic preservation of the building and…read morepublic programs. Lots of information throughout the house and rotating gallery exhibits.

Saw this years ago from a distance when I was driving through Butte. Finally had a chance to come…read moreback and check it out. Had a wonderful, whimsical trip here! The story behind it is so inspiring, the trip up is bumpy but fun, and the actual statue is incredible. This is one of the largest statues in the US. Totally worth a visit.

Very amazing tour. So beautiful and a great view of butte. I recommend everyone to visit the lady…read moreof the Rocky's

Folks in town are proud of the monument that was built to honor the men that died in a mining…read moreaccident back in 1917. This was apparent when my friend and I were looking for it and a passerby happily drove out of his way to lead us to the entrance. It sits atop a hill, overlooking the valley, and has a small parking lot. There are multiple plaques and even interactive audio elements that tell the story of that fateful day. It's very well done. On the ground, there are bricks with names of the individuals who died that day. It's a lovely memorial and tribute to the historic tragedy. If you find yourself traveling through Butte, take a short detour and spend a few minutes at the memorial honoring these people.

One of the most interesting things to see in Butte with a great view but a sad history lots of…read moreplaques that tell the story of the mine fire. It's on top of the hill in the city with lots of interesting surrounds. Worth stopping

Disappointed!! Well, it does have a great story behind them but it stops there. At $15.00 per…read moreperson, pretty pricey. While I agree that it's always best to keep an old historical building in its original condition, preservation. Is important. But, the new owners took control In 2018, and they still have so many rooms still being used for storage. Very disorganized. It smells horrible and the damp floors were soft and in some places, it felt like the floorboards were going to collapse from under me. I'm actually surprised, the City hasn't condemned it yet. Interestingly, it was the longest running Brothel in the US.... 1890-1982 !! The downstairs area, as told, has been kept original, including booze bottles, curtains & cigarette butts. Rugs, wet walls & I'm sure the bedding is what is smelling. But.....by being on the Historical Records, it should not allow the extensive condition of this place. I don't know.., but, there has to be Reconstruction Grants available. I wouldn't pay that price for this condition of a museum. Very sad.

One of my favorite museums to visit in Montana, the Dumas Brothel is currently the longest running…read morebrothel in the U.S., and it has a unique history that speaks to Butte's history and the history of women's labor. Our guide, who owns the building with her husband, was friendly and super knowledgeable about history, the women who worked at the brothel, the brothel's founders, and the building's architecture. We learned that the brothel is built in the Victorian style, and it was constructed specifically to be a brothel. Many of the rooms contain relics from the past that you can check out, including clothing, makeup, bedding, furniture, and more. I know the owners are still working on restoring the place and it's looking great. My favorite part was either the upstairs, where you could see red lights and the Madame's room, or the basement, which was a bit harrowing and slightly haunted, in my humble opinion. It was really interesting to think about the circumstances surrounding women's labor in Butte, and how this line of work could have both empowering and difficult elements. In terms of Butte museums, this was the one I enjoyed most.

Absolutely worth the stop. This ranch was acquired by the NPS with all the original documents,…read morefurnishings, out buildings and conveyances. This is a working ranch. In summer staff grow, cut and store hay in the way thenoriginal ranchers did. A chuck wagon is set up by the barns where staff cook over an open fire and tell stories of cattle ranching. And yes, they do still have cattle on the ranch. Besides a tour of the home and many barns, bunkhouse and sheds, there are multiple trails to enjoy. This area gets quite hot in the summer so be sure to have water and sun protection. In winter it's windy and cold, so dress warm. A good amount of both car and RV parking is available. Public restrooms near the visitor center and the house. If in the area, this is definitely worth a visit for an hour or a day. Picnic tables are availble for guests use.

I wasn't really sure what was the historical significance of this to warrant NPS status, until I…read moredid the tour of the historic ranch house and read some of the displays. Essentially, when people think of the Wild West and the cowboys, it was only a small period of time due to mild weather. As the United States expanded westward and the Native Americans and bison were being pushed out or killed, there were large tracts of unsettled grassland. Anyone could set up shop or a house or trading post without much fuss. The cattle industry expanded and so large herds of cattle lived on the open range mostly unattended until the spring round up to brand calves and separate out mature animals to sell. Hence, the cowboys were used for this hard work. The industry collapsed as overgrazing led to to insufficient winter forage, especially during the harsh winter of 1886-1887, when hundreds of thousands of cattle died. Bison were able to get through the snow for forage, but cattle could not. Also, the invention of barbed wire led to the parceling and ownership of private land, cutting down on the open range available for cattle to graze on. This park preserves one of the ranches of the time when cattle were grazing on the open range. There's cattle, horses, chickens, and barn cats to see, as well as many historic farm equipment. It was very fun to explore and clarified a time in US history I didn't give much thought to before.

Historic St. Mary,s Mission is in the mission district of Stevensville, Montana. The District is…read moreregistered on the National Register of Historic Places. This is a very important site in the history of Montana. Being the site of the first settlement,first church,first lumber mill, first grist mill, first organized agriculture; this is truly where Montana began. What first struck me on an initial visit, was the quantity of ORIGINAL Artifacts on display. The tour guides are very knowledgeable and friendly. You will learn about the early days of the mission, how the settlers (Blackrobes) lived, worked and taught the native Salish and others. Recently added is a Salish encampment and teaching components on native Salish life. Several reproductions (made by a Salish artist) enhance the story for school groups and others. On the District grounds is also a museum, gift shop, and art gallery. On the west side of the District is the historic cemetery where Father Anthony Ravalli, Salish and early settlers are buried. Open mid April to mid October.

Wonderful historic site. Rich with Montana history. You could easily spend an hour here touring…read morethe grounds. The volunteers here are so friendly and informative. Nice stop for families too!

I came here right after the Visitor Center changed their hours, so the official NPS website didn't…read morereflect the new hours. The change was apparently posted to their Facebook page a few days before though. And so I arrived to a closed Visitor Center. It seemed like I wasn't the only one, as there were a handful of other cars that pulled up into the parking lot. Oh well. I went on the Siege Area Trail which is 1.2 miles round trip. The trailhead has an interpretive brochure that explains points of interest on the trail, which made it easy to picture the events that occurred during the battle. For some reason, I couldn't see or missed some numbered stops on the trail, so it was somewhat confusing. Maybe the trail needs some updating to make them more visible? Overall, this is a somber visit to a battlefield that was not mentioned in my school textbooks. It's a reminder that we should not forget history.

These are the grounds where the US military attacked the Nez Perce in an attempt to remove them…read morefrom the area and stick them on a reservation. Unfortunately it was snowing on the day we visited (yes, in May!) So we couldn't really see the battefield, nor walk around outside. The visitor's center is very informative though and there's even a 20 min film you can watch to learn about the history of the attacks. Highly recommend stopping by if you're into history or national parks. Don't forget your NPS passport book!

Excellent resource for genealogy research. Began using them back around 2005, but hadn't been here…read morein a couple of years. The building is completely renovated in and out, and the staff is very friendly and willing to help in your research. Highly recommend stopping in for any historic research you need for Butte/Silver Bow County

Wow these folks have everything, they know their stuff, and everyone is so positive and helpful…read more They have sanitizing going on all the time (at least continuously for the hour I was there) and masks are required.

The Montana State Capitol building is lovely as most of these very old buildings are. The…read morearchitecture is standard and it looks stately from the outside. The grounds are fairly well manicured and look okay as well. What I did not appreciate was the ten commandments slab at a government building. I was here for a historic tour of the town but I know enough about the founding of this country to know about separation of church and state. How disappointing. The inside of the building was also well built and very old. Unfortunately, when you approach the state police stationed at the information desk, it only takes a moment to realize why they may have been put there. I'll give you a hint, it is not their wealth of knowledge or sunny disposition. Parking is very difficult as almost everything is permit parking and street parking fills up quickly. There was also no security at all from what I could see, with the exception of the aforementioned misanthropes sipping their coffee at the information desk. As state capitals go, I believe there is plenty of room for improvement here.

Leia was a wonderful tour guide. Her presentation was fact filled, but very interactive and FUN!…read more She is a great ambassador for the Capitol complex!