Museum Granite County Museum & Cultural Center

Address

135 South Sansome Street
Philipsburg, MT 59858 View on Map TripAdvisor Own or manage this business?

Website http://www.granitecountymuseum.com Email granitecountymuseum@gmail.com Phone 406-859-3020

Overview Service & Activities

About The Granite County Museum & Cultural Center, located in the historic Courtney Hotel on South Sansome Street, was founded in 1991 with the help of dedicated volunteers and generous donors and held its grand opening May, 1992. The first floor of the old hotel was completely remodeled to provide museum display space, a community center, and gift shop. The museum provides visitors with the opportunity to view photographs showing what life was like for the early day miners, ranchers, and townspeople. The Ghost Town Hall of Fame is located in the museum and gives a pictorial history of Montana ghost towns. Local residents have donated and loaned articles of clothing, furniture, and day-to-day items that were used by their ancestors. Revolving displays are changed every few months. The Granite Mountain Mining exhibit was added in 1996. This 4,000 square foot area consists of an underground mining tour, an exhibit of early mining equipment and a grand mural of the famous ghost town of Granite. Nearly 20 ghost towns are within 30 miles of Philipsburg including Granite, Tower, Garnet, New Chicago, Southern Cross and Georgetown. There is a Pioneer Life exhibit on the lower level. It features artifacts used in everyday life 100 years ago.

Contact

MAILING ADDRESS PO Box 502
Philipsburg, MT 59858

CONTACT 406-859-3020

Details

SEASON Memorial Day - End of September Winter Hours by appointment

HOURS Daily: Noon - 4:00pm

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

RESERVATIONS Group Reservations Required, Reservations Accepted, Walk-Ins Welcome

DISCOUNTS Child Discount

SPECIAL DIRECTIONS The Granite County Museum and Cultural Center is located one-half block south of the main crossroads of downtown Philipsburg (Broadway and Sansome). On-street parking is available in front of the Museum and can accommodate large motor homes & trailers. Additional parking is located behind the Museum. The Museum is handicap accessible.