Skip to main content
Museum Brand Bar Museum
Address Handicapped Accessible 314 Main Street
Ovando, MT 59854
View on Map Own or manage this business?
Overview Service & Activities
Overview Service & Activities
About The Brand Bar Museum is in the Town Square of Ovando, Montana, in the heart of the Blackfoot Valley. It is near what was once the Cokalahiskit Trail, now a part of the Lewis and Clark Trail on Highway 200. Being representative of rural, small town Montana, the museum is always ready for visitors. However, there isn't always a museum attendant present. In that case, walk across the street and someone from the Blackfoot Commercial Company or the Blackfoot Angler will contact someone that is available. The Brand Bar Museum houses a collection of local memorabilia, stories of our settlers, homestead maps, and information reminiscent of Ovando's past. The museum's earlier history is quite colorful, being situated in the heart of Ovando. In 1897 it was a saloon owned by Henry Dixon and Charlie Young who called it the 'Bucket of Blood'. From them it passed onto the Barbie's hands and renamed the 'Double Diamond'. Bud Beard claimed it next in the 1930s and called it the Brand Bar Saloon; where in its original location currently is the Brand Bar Museum. In the 1950s the Brand Bar became Trixi's and she relocated it to Highway 200, its present location, to allow for more room. We now have a Hoosegow, also known as a jail for visitors. Camping on the lawn or sleeping on a bunk in the jail. Bring a picnic to enjoy under the big trees in the museum park, and plan time to stroll through all four of the town's businesses. Meals are available, as are gas, groceries and lodging.
Contact
MAILING ADDRESS PO Box 21
Ovando, MT 59854
CONTACT 406-793-5685
FAX 406-793-5718
Details
SEASON Memorial Day - Labor Day Thanksgiving weekend: Friday - Sunday for Christmas Fest
HOURS Saturday - Sunday: 10:00am - 4:00pm Or upon request
PAYMENT METHODS Cash, Personal Check (In State), Personal Check (Out Of State), Travelers Checks
RESERVATIONS Reservations Accepted, Reservations Recommended, Walk-Ins Welcome
SPECIAL DIRECTIONS Brand Bar Museum is located in the Ovando Town Square, at the center of town. Ovando is located on Highway 200, 15 miles east of Clearwater Junction and 25 miles west of Lincoln.
SERVICES Books Handicapped Accessible Instruction Maps Merchandise Parking Picnic Tables Unescorted Tour
ACTIVITIES Antiques Art Education Exhibit Heritage History Museum Photography Shopping

See what's nearby

Filter:
Show All
Where To Stay
Things To Do
Food And Drink
Grid View
List View

Archibald Loop Snowmobile Trail

National Forest Trail
Seeley Lake, MT

Arrastra Creek Trail

National Forest Trail
Lincoln, MT

Arrowhead Condos on Double Arrow Ranch

Condominium
Seeley Lake, MT

Art Jukkula Trail

National Forest Trail
Seeley Lake, MT

Aspen Grove Campground

National Forest Campground
Lincoln

Auggie Cutoff Snowmobile Trail

National Forest Trail
Seeley Lake, MT

Aunt Molly

Public Access Site
Ovando

Beaver/Dry Creek Snowmobile Trail

National Forest Trail
Lincoln

Beavertail Hill State Park

State Park
Clinton, MT