Museum Big Horn County Historical Museum

Address

1163 3rd Street East
Hardin, MT 59034 View on Map TripAdvisor Own or manage this business?

Website http://www.bighorncountymuseum.org Email info@bighorncountymuseum.org Phone 406-665-1671

Overview Service & Activities

About 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 museum has grown from one historic structure to 26 significant historic buildings that were moved to the property from various locations in the county. In 1981, a building was built to house the office, gift shop, public restrooms, and an information center, offer a gallery for rotating exhibits and provide storage. Later two barn style structures were built on site to exhibit the growing collection of farm equipment, horse drawn wagons and antique vehicles. In the spring of 2012, a new state-of-the art main building was completed. The facility features a large gallery, gift shop, library, program/educational room, offices and the State of Montana Visitor Center. The museum has become a focal point for our area’s rich culture and provides facilities for community gatherings and educational experiences. Travelers from around the world tour the complex. The continuing development of the Big Horn County Historical Museum is testimony to the commitment and strength of the relationship of volunteers, society members, the community, and city and county government to preserve the heritage of our area. We believe your visit to the Big Horn County Historical Museum will be both enjoyable and educational and we encourage you to be our guest.

Contact

MAILING ADDRESS 1163 3rd Street East
Hardin, MT 59034

CONTACT 406-665-1671

FAX 406-665-3068

Details

SEASON All Year Historic buildings are closed October 1 - May 1

HOURS Memorial Day - Labor Day Daily: 8:00am - 6:00pm Labor Day to Memorial Day Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

PAYMENT METHODS Cash, Discover, Master Card, Personal Check (In State), Personal Check (Out Of State), Travelers Checks, Visa

RESERVATIONS Group Reservations Required, Walk-Ins Welcome

DISCOUNTS Child Discount, Group Discount, Military, Senior Citizens, Student Discount

SPECIAL DIRECTIONS The Big Horn County Historical Museum and State Visitor Center is located off Interstate 90,Exit 497. Another way to the museum is at Exit 495, which will go through downtown Hardin, turn left at the stop light. The museum site is located 1/2 mile east of Hardin in Southeast Montana The nearest airport is at Billings, Montana

SERVICES Air Conditioning Books Gift Shop Handicapped Accessible Internet Access Wireless Maps Merchandise Parking Picnic Tables Public Restroom Tour Unescorted Tour

ACTIVITIES American Heritage Antiques Art Art Gallery Art Show Cultural Education Exhibit Heritage History Museum Native Art Photography Sculpture Shopping Tour Western Art