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Historical Museum at Fort Missoula

3400 Captain Rawn Way · Missoula, MT

Why you should go…

The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula sits on 32 acres of the original 1877 Army fort in Missoula, Montana, with more than 20 preserved historic buildings including barracks, a schoolhouse and a church. Its collection of over 50,000 artifacts covers Fort Missoula's history, the African American 25th Infantry Bicycle Corps, the region's timber industry, and the World War II internment center that held Italian and Japanese detainees. Adult admission is $4, with lower rates for students and seniors and a $10 family maximum.

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Good to know

General museums guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Check the special exhibition separately

    Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.

  • Look for the free window

    Many museums run community days, member evenings, or discounted late openings. It is worth a look before you pay full price.

  • Travel light through the door

    Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.

  • Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons

    School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.

What's around here?

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