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We invite visitors to explore the rich history and culture of western Montana found throughout our 32 park-like acres.
Fort Missoula was established by the United States Army in 1877 on land that is now part of the city of Missoula, Montana, to protect settlers in Western Montana from possible threats from the Native American Indians, such as the Nez Perce.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN MUSEUM OF MILITARY HISTORY. The Museum’s exhibits and programs cover US military history from the Revolutionary War to the present War on Terror, with an emphasis on the interwar US Army ( 1920-41).
The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula covers 32 acres of historic Fort Missoula property and includes over 20 historic structures; some original to Fort Missoula, while others have been brought to the museum to ensure their preservation. Our grounds are self-guided.
Mar 4, 2023 · Currently at the Main Gallery, the Road to Today: 150 Years of Missoula’s History. As the name implies, the exhibit focuses on the foundation and development of Fort Missoula, dating back to 1866. The fort began as a small trading post and quickly became the largest White settlement in the region.
Fort Missoula Museum. Located at one of Montana's first military posts, this museum houses rotating exhibits and devotes an entire wing to the 25th Infantry Bicycle Corps. A recreated Western town of the late 1800s takes visitors back in time to the days of carriage houses and homestead cabins.
Fort Missoula Historic District. 7 Locations | Curated by Historic Montana. Fort Missoula, established in 1877 to provide military control over western Montana’s Indian tribes and protect local settlers, was the only permanent military post west of the Continental Divide.
The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula was established in 1975 to collect, preserve, and interpret the history of Missoula County and western Montana for the education and cultural enrichment of visitors and area residents.
Fort Missoula is one of Montana’s most visible and accessible links to America’s wars and battles. The Fort was founded in 1877 when two companies of the U.S. Army’s Seventh Infantry were stationed here for action in the Indian Wars, including the forced surrender of Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce tribe.
The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula was established in 1975 to collect, preserve, and interpret the history of Missoula County, Fort Missoula, and the timber products industry in western Montana for the education, recreation, and cultural enrichment of visitors and area residents.
