This is an amazing location in the old county courthouse with original features, 1800's western…read morearchitecture and tons of relics and history of the area to explore. Run mostly with volunteers and offers children's educational programs on Saturday during Farmers Market. A must see when traveling through western Montana, the Bitterroot Valley, and Rt 93.

A nice local collection of history. Displays are regularly changed and with the addition of Tamar…read moreStanley, a former business executive in the upper east coast, as director the museum has come to life with programs and special events. The Hamilton Farmer's Market becomes the museum's supporter during the annual Apple Day festival each October. For this event the market is open to any and all vendors who pay their booth fees to the museum. This event brings in nearly 200 vendors offering a huge variety of crafts and merchandise. Apple Day is a major fund-raiser for the museum which sells hundreds of locally made apple pies and fresh pressed apple juices. It is truly one of the major events in the Bitterroot Valley, drawing crowds from all over. Amazing the crush of people. Originally the county court house, the Ravalli County Museum maintains this late 1800s building and the exhibits. The Ravalli County Historical Society serves as the board of directors for the museum. Come by, meet the ball of energy Tamar and enjoy glimpses of rural Montana's past. Many of the exhibits and stories are donated by locals, many of which still live in the valley, many of which are still active in supporting he community. Thanks, Tamar. You have been doing a great job.

Fascinating history and lovely quiet grounds you can roam freely at no charge. The small Museum…read moreitself is a $5 fee for visitors but I believe Missoula residents get free or reduced rates. The lady at the front desk was very knowledgeable of not only Fort Missoula but also many other sites in the whole region, we had a great conversation.

Exploring Beautiful and historical Fort Missoula. The history was pretty sad but the sunsets were…read moreabsolutely amazing.

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!

Gorgeous exhibits inside in spite of the construction going on in June 2025. Friendly woman at the…read morecounter was very helpful. Unfortunately the nature walk in the back is not very well laid out with numbers and arrows so I only made it 40% of the way through. I should've taken a picture of the map at the start in the parking lot. Or they could have some arrows and

Great display of trophy elk and other animals. If you like big elk, this is where they're at. Nice…read morewalkthru exhibit and a small gift shop to get a souvenir.

For a town that has so much going for it this museum left me just a bit flat.. The exhibits are…read moredecent, maybe slightly better. The photographs are compelling but seemed slightly disorganized and are often missing dates to frame the chronology of the area. Admittedly the dates may be unknown in many cases, but it seems an educated guess, or a circa 18xx? would help some. The staff was friendly but kind of dispassionate. There is a lot to be excited and proud about if you live here, and a slightly higher level of enthusiasm would seem fitting. I'd add an audio tour feature and brag up both the town's history, and the compelling Granite ghost town just up the hill.

Today was an exceptional day at this awesome small well constructed local muesum. Granite County…read moreMontana has a Gem for a historic cultural as well as mining look into the past of this great state. Take the time to go downstairs and to talk to the staff, there is so much to see and too enjoy in this great town of Philipsburg. Thanks for a great afternoon.

Great little place! Very neat and the price is great. The staff is very friendly and helpful…read more Would be a great place to take your kids if they are into nature and animals.

From the owner: The mission of the Montana Natural History Center (MNHC) is to promote and cultivate the…read moreunderstanding, appreciation and stewardship of nature through education. MNHC offers numerous programs for children, including week-long summer outdoor discovery day camps for pre-K through 5th grade, weekly pre-school programs, Saturday Kids' Activities, and Museum Tours. For adults we have an Evening Lecture Series, Sip & Sketch evenings taught by local artists, four-part classes on topics from nature writing to geology, as well as Naturalist Field Days on a variety of topics, from raptor migration to lichens to Glacial Lake Missoula. MNHC also offers several Montana Master Naturalist certification courses throughout the year. MNHC has a newly-renovated exhibit center filled with local animal specimens, information on Montana's ecosystems, a diverse fossil display, rotating exhibits in our Naturalist Field Station, and an exhibit on Glacial Lake Missoula. There is an interactive Kids' Discovery Room, an Environmental Education Library with books for both children and adults, a small native plant garden, and a Nature Adventure Garden for outdoor play. MNHC also provides a bi-annual publication, Montana Naturalist magazine, free to members and the public, with feature articles about the flora and fauna of Montana, their ecology, habitats and conservation issues.

I absolutely loved the time I spent at the Giggle Box!!! This museum is full of interactive…read moreexhibits and great picture opportunities for your social media!!! So many fun exhibits for guys/girls night, family outing, birthday party , date night, etc.

This was an amazing, multi-story, well-organized museum. There's not a lot of merchandise but…read moredefinitely a lot of history. I took a lot more pictures, but wanted to highlight some favorites as well as one of my favorite features. The museum has interactive features like the scavenger hunt and create your own art. I feel like I learned a lot not just about Montana, but the United States as well. The staff were friendly enough, but not the most helpful. They are working on creating merchandise.

Would have loved to visit here but it is closed on Sunday and Monday :(. If you want tourists you…read morevisit a place it should be at least open on the weekend!