A display within the Montana Homeland gallery featuring historical trunks, a piano and a wall full of historical photos

Museum Overview

Explore Montana history, contemporary culture, and fine art through our unique and engaging exhibits! Learn about Indigenous lifeways, early settlers, inspiring characters, and contemporary stories of people and the land.
See how a city boy became the West's premier "Cowboy Artist" through the life and work of Charlie Russell.
Looking for a new perspective? Step into our Changing Gallery. This space features major rotating exhibits that bring untold stories and rare artifacts to light.
Image of historical National Parks posters and displays within the Montana Homeland Gallery

Collections

The Montana Historical Society preserves an extensive collection of art and artifacts that encompasses everything from everyday material culture and fine art to a substantial collection of Indigenous cultural items, including contemporary art and archaeological materials.

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a collection of vintage and historical cameras are on shelves with collection tags on them

Montana Historical Society Experiences

Montana Heritage Center

The Montana Heritage Center is home to three major gallery spaces and is packed throughout with artwork, photographs and artifacts.

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Capitol Complex

Explore the wonderful collection of art and sculptural elements housed around the Capitol Complex, most notably at the Montana State Capitol.

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Original Governor's Mansion

Take a tour through this 1888 Queen Anne-style structure, which was acquired by the State of Montana in 1913 to serve as its first official governor’s residence.

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Magpie Singers at the Sunrise Ceremony marking the opening of the Montana Heritage Center

Indigenous Partnerships

The Montana Historical Society is committed to building relationships with our neighboring Native Nations by honoring Tribal sovereignty and building respectful, ongoing partnerships with the thirteen sovereign Tribal Nations of Montana.


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