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Learn about the history of western Montana from the Indian Wars to the World War II internment camp at the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula. Explore 32 acres of preserved historic buildings and structures, exhibits, and events.
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.
- Mission/Spanish Revival
- Civilian Conservation Corps; Et al.
- 1877
Learn about the history and culture of Fort Missoula, a former military post and a place of protection for history and knowledge. Explore the Civilian Conservation Corps, the Missoula Mercantile, the Post Cemetery, the 25th Infantry Bicycle Corps, and the Alien Detention Center.
Visit the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula, a former military post and national historic landmark in Montana. Learn about the history and culture of western Montana through exhibits, outbuildings, and grounds.
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).
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Mar 4, 2023 · Learn about the rich history of Fort Missoula, a former army post established in 1877 and a prison camp for Japanese Americans during World War II. Explore the four galleries of the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula, featuring exhibits on the fort's development, the internment, and the Forest Service.
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.
