Cute museum but they make you wear masks even if your the only people there. The water table is…read morecool and the wind tubes but its just not worth going if they are going to force their views on you and your kids.

I came to Helena to visit my daughter and grandson.....and she comes here several times a week to…read morelet him play and use the interactive displays. Wow. I couldn't have been more impressed. This place is AMAZING! There is so much to do and all ages are accommodated and planned for. The membership is a deal and the staff was helpful and nice. What a great time we had here and observing the other kids ranging in ages of infant to pre-teen.....I'd say they all loved it as well.

There's a great variety of items to paint. They also bring in a ton of seasonal items too. The…read morestaff is friendly and helpful. They do community events for kids like Halloween that my grandson enjoys.

At least one of your employees is very professional! She doesn't appear to enjoy or appreciate her…read morejob at all! The only reason I gave any stars at all is because there is not option to leave no stars at all!

This cultural arts center, located in in the historic county jail, is a beautiful theater and…read moregallery. The staff is friendly, the atmosphere welcoming. The theater is open seating, so get there early. This is a small theater, which guarantees no bad seats. And they are modern, cushy, comfortable seats! Concessions--craft beer, wine, soft drinks, popcorn and candy--are available in the lobby and can be enjoyed during the performances. Make it a point to attend an event here. I drive an hour from Butte to see Jesus Christ Superstar (phenomenal) and it was worth it. Take advantage of this great treasure and support your local arts community.

Got a private screening of Pee Wee's Big Adventure on a Friday night. Made the reservation with…read moreBenji. He and the staff were super helpful and courteous. Cold beer and a Friday night movie with the theater to yourself. Was a legit experience and well worth the cost.

Wonderful in every aspect. Really. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. We were welcomed with a…read moredrink. Our rooms were wonderful and those beds- to die for. The Sunday brunch is not to be missed. Making a return trip in a couple of weeks to include dinner at Maison- can't wait!

Stayed here as a rest stop on a road trip during our leg from Jackson Hole, Wyoming to Kalispel,…read moreMontana. Unfortunately, someone in our party had their flight delayed multiple times. I called the Inn to let them know and they were more than understanding, saying that their restaurant would still be open by the time of our arrival and that they would have a glass of wine waiting for us upon our arrival. We did not arrive until 10:00 PM and received a warm greeting and as promised, the bartender was ready to pour us a glass of wine. We were able to sip it on the lovely outdoor eating area and fall asleep on the most comfortable bedding. Seriously, the beds here are magic. Rooms are very small and do not have A/C. Simply opening the window will suffice to bring in some cool air. Each wing has a communal bathroom. Bathrooms have all amenities needed moreover; each room has a cute bag of travel toiletries per bed. The building itself is both charming and formidable. While I see its potential, it is lacking in some upkeep and restoration. This the only downside. Something to note, there is a train that passes quite frequently and can be heard during all hours. This did not phase me in the slightest because of the wine. My favorite part by far was breathing in the fresh air and exploring the grounds in the early morning. The sky was beautiful and I managed to get in some pretty special photographs. It seriously put a smile on my face to see pigs roaming around and chickens out being chickens... With that being said, I would definitely stay here again should I find myself in the area.

Phenomenal place. I've never been to anywhere quite like it. They have a gallery in the main…read morebuilding that also provides a bit of history of the place. There are really expansive grounds that visitors can walk with broken remnants of sculpture that strangely all blends into the beautiful mountains. There are surprising finds everywhere - large kilns that are being rehabilitated, a small store that sells the clay they make. Lots of artist studios that are in partnership with the nature surrounding it. We picked up some beautiful mugs (about $50 each) and a lovely planter (about the same).

I love to collect beautiful things and have, over the years, without meaning to, ended up…read morecollecting several ceramic pieces and wood carvings. I think my first ceramics were pre-glazed celadon in the S. Korean countryside in 1994! Let's just say I started young. I came out to Helena to actually hit a spa and am not an outdoorsy/hike/climb a mountain/camp type. So in advance of coming out for the day from where I was staying further south, I looked on Tripadvisor for local stuff to do and found this awesome place. I didn't get there as early as I'd planned due to some last minute derailment but I did get to spend 40 minutes or so getting a superficial peek, most of which time I spent checkong out the North Gallery. There are large and small pieces, quirky works and mainstream works, edgy words and weird works, delicate country chic and chic modernist works -- all kinds of artisans making all kinds of ceramic. Some really fun stuff to check out, and it's not a paid attraction. Self guided walking tour with a nice pamphlet and some fascinating history. I had no idea but apparently this is THE pre-eminent spot in all of North America to be going to if you want to study or admire ceramics. If I'd only known sooner I would have made an effort to get up there earlier during the week of my stay ... but next time I come to Yellowstone area MT (and MT managed to woo me enough for a next time) I'll fershurz be coming back! PS: You can have items you purchase shipped, if you're from out of town!

After breakfast I was looking for things to pass the time to digest while also learning more about…read moreMontana and this museum fit the bill perfectly. This is located right across the Montana State Capitol building. The museum entrance fees are as followed: - $5 (adult) - $1 (children) - $12 (family: 2 adults and immediate children under 19) - free (members) Once you pay your fees you get a sticker and a receipt which you can actually use as admission for two days. You can go in and out during the day as well if you just keep your receipt. There are a good amount of exhibits here, including one about the history of children toys, history of bison and other wildlife in the area, the daily lives of Native Americans, and the journey of Lewis and Clark through Montana. Some of my favorites were reading and seeing clothing, weapons, tipis, and other artifacts that Native Americans used to live, trade, and hunt. You can actually go into a replica of a tipi and sit on one of the chairs like how they would. I also learned about the history of their interactions with Lewis and Clark as they made their way through Montana, including wars that broke out between them and resulted in whites taking over their land and pushing them out. There were also some exhibits about the different tribes in the state and where they lived then and now. This museum was very informative and is exactly what I am looking for when I want to learn about the history of wherever I'm visiting, especially for a small entrance fee. If you're in Helena and looking to learn more about the area I recommend coming here!

This was an excellent visit for our family. The center has a great collection of artifacts from…read moreMontana history. It is right across from the Capital building.

Disappointed with how the Helen MT theater location never brings in the Christian films…read more If they do happen to show them they are only running for 3-4 days at best with very limited show times being available. In the past month, two very good movies: He Calls Me Daughter which was never even shown. And The Great Awakening which will only be shown for 5 days and for only afternoon movie times, No evenings times were offered This theater seems to have a lot of horror and small child themed flicks over all. It would be nice to see more family friendly films that cater to the "whole" family being offered , Instead of constant Horror and small children themed flicks being the main movie choices running for multiple weeks.

For a smaller city in Montana, I thought this movie theater was pretty good. It has a good number…read moreof screens, so you have a nice selection of movie titles. The location is conveniently within Great Northern Town Center, so parking was a breeze and makes it easy to grab a bite before or after the movie. You buy movie tickets at the concession stand here, which I think could cause a line to form on busy days. It would be nice if there was a kiosk to buy tickets from. The movie-watching experience itself is good as they have stadium seating in the auditorium, which is more comfortable than regular movie theater seats. I think this is probably the best place to view a movie in Helena, based on the facilities and number of movies playing.

We stopped in to Butte on our cross country drive and visited the mining museum after lunch in…read moretown. They offer military and other discounts on their entrance fee The gift shop area includes information on local, current mining operations as well as merch. This is an outdoor museum so dress for the weather. If you want to take the under ground tour be sure you are wearing closed toed shoes. (Crocs not included, I don't know why) They also have above ground tours. Part of the property is set up like a western town. Something that would grow up around a mine. Post office, apothecary, carpenter, blacksmith, etc, etc. All these buildings are set up with window displays but most are not open to the public. You just peer thru the windows. There is a memorial garden to miners. A mine yard with pieces of heavy equipment. The motorized lift, miners locker room, light room, information and equipment used in dry and wet boring, 3D representations of mines and more with information posted on the displays. You can walk up into the mine head if you are so inclined to see how the ore chutes operated. We spent about two hours here without realizing it. Very interesting museum. Staff are very personable, answered questions and suggested reading material for more on the subject. Very good, family friendly stop.

It's a little on the pricey side but very informative. The mine tour is also impressive and Ken is…read moreknowledgeable and a great guide and makes it fun for the kids and adults