| Activities | American Heritage#Antiques#Archaeology#Cultural#Education#Exhibit#Heritage#History#Lewis And Clark#Museum#Paleontology#Photography#Theatre/Theater |
| AltSiteTypes | Gift Shop#Lewis And Clark Landmark#Museum#Registered Historic Site |
| Amenities | Books#Childrens Activities#Gift Shop#Handicapped Accessible#Instruction#Maps#Merchandise#Parking#Picnic Tables#Public Restroom#Store#Tour#Unescorted Tour |
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| DateCreated | 12/21/2024 5:00:44 PM |
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| Directions | Using the South Exit 62 on I-15, proceed onto Atlantic Street, past the Western Montana College. Turn left on Glendale Street for 4 blocks. Make a right turn to the museum on the left. Using the North Exit 63 on I-15, proceed to stop sign on Montana Street, turn right and continue straight until you enter downtown. Look for a large, dark brown log building.Using the South Exit 62 on I-15, proceed onto Atlantic Street, past the Western Montana College. Turn left on Glendale Street for 4 blocks. Make a right turn to the museum on the left. Using the North Exit 63 on I-15, proceed to stop sign on Montana Street, turn right and continue straight until you enter downtown. Look for a large, dark brown log building. |
| Discounts | Child Discount#Group Discount#Military#Senior Citizens |
| Email | bvhdmuseum@hotmail.com |
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| HrsOfOp | Monday - Friday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
June, July, August: Saturday 10am - 4pm |
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| Latitude | 45.2174188 |
| Longitude | -112.6382366 |
| MailingCity | Dillon |
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| MailingState | MT |
| MailingStreet | 15 South Montana Street |
| MailingZip | 59725 |
| NetDescriptions | Beaverhead County Museum has been collecting, preserving, displaying and interpreting local history since the 1930s. The museum is housed in a log building complex in downtown Dillon. Our friendly volunteers will greet you at the door and offer a wealth of information. Visitors will see an authentic homesteader's cabin, the first flush toilet outhouse in Dillon, mining and agriculture equipment. Enjoy a picnic in our pavilion. Additions to the museum include a Lewis and Clark diorama, the Union Pacific Depot built in 1909 houses Ride the Rails railroad exhibit, Indigenous People of Southwest Montana and Archaeological history, Audubon Southwest Bird exhibit, Old Depot Theatre, a medicine tree, one-room schoolhouse and a Geology & Mining exhibit. We have an extensive archive for research about the area including family research. |
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| PaymentMethods | American Express#Cash#Discover#Master Card#Personal Check (In State)#Visa |
| PhoneNo1 | 406-683-5027 |
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| Reservations | Reservations Accepted#Walk-Ins Welcome |
| SeasonOfOp | May through October |
| ServiceCity | Dillon |
| SiteId | 3149 |
| SiteMembers | 1|http://www.visitmt.com|Y#11|http://www.wintermt.com|Y#25|http://www.montanagroups.com|#32|http://www.lewisandclark.state.mt.us|Y#94|http://indiannations.visitmt.com| |
| SiteName | Beaverhead County Museum |
| SiteRegion | Gold West |
| SiteRegMem | GOLD WEST |
| SiteType | Museum |
| StreetCity | Dillon |
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| StreetState | MT |
| StreetStreet | 15 South Montana Street |
| StreetZip | 59725 |
| Url | https://beaverheadcountymt.gov/beaverhead-county-museum/ |