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The Power of Place: The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula is YOUR place. Over 20 preserved historic buildings and structures bring this history to life on our grounds. We feature rotating exhibits designed for every age group exploring a range of thought-provoking historical topics.
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Established in 1877, Fort Missoula was thought of as a sort of first defense line against the potential threats to settlers in the region. There was significant tension between First Nations peoples and white colonialist settlers and attacks were feared. At the time, the Nez Pierce and several other Nations lived in the region. The Fort was intende...
Fort Missoula has plenty to keep you busy as you explore the area. Check out the website for more information. 3400 Captain Rawn Way, Missoula, MT (406) 728-3476 https://fortmissoulamuseum.org/ 1. Hours: Labor Day to Memorial Day open Tuesday through Sunday, from 12 pm to 4 pm 2. Hours: Memorial Day to Labor Day open Monday through Saturday from 10...
There are four primary galleries at Fort Missoula. Each gallery focuses on a different exhibit at different times of the year, with exhibits rotating.
Beyond the four main galleries at Fort Missoula, the grounds at the museum are free and always open. (Check the schedule for when outbuildings are open). You may explore the outbuildingssuch as the quartermaster’s storehouse (ca. 1911), the noncommissioned officers’ quarters (ca. 1878), the carriage house (ca. 1880), the Hayes Homestead Cabin (ca. ...
Fort Missoula holds some hard historical moments in our nation, with battles waged against the First Nations peoples and the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. But the history here is rich and educational and helpful for moving forward into a brighter future. Visit today with the kids to walk through the grounds (open year-round)...
Rocky Mountain Museum of Military History – Fort Missoula in Missoula, Montana. 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.
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