Gallatin History Museum - Bozeman CVB

Gallatin History Museum

317 W Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715, USA

(406) 522-8122

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Step back in time and learn about Gallatin County’s heritage. Visit the Gallatin History Museum in Bozeman, which offers a unique glimpse into the area’s past. In addition to jail cells and a hanging gallows, the museum maintains displays illustrating the unique histories of a variety of people who have called Southwest Montana home. Permanent exhibits include the infamous Big Horn Gun, a life size Pioneer cabin, exhibits on women, agriculture, music and the history of the jail.

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There is a lot of fascinating history recorded about the local area and this part of Montana. Spent about 1:30 here looking at all the displays and information. Very friendly staff got us on our way with some brief information.
Marc Shoemaker

Outstanding presentation by Kerlahn(sp), very informative!!!!!! very good use of old jail building!!!! Great reading, photos, myth and truth mix! Good for another visit! Pioneer cabin with voices retelling history- nice touch! Loved the presence of skeletons as they moved into the Halloween Season with Halloween Trees!
LUCY CONDON

Great stop while visiting Bozeman. Fun for school aged children as well. The young man working there who is going to the University was an awesome tour guide. He was very knowledgeable, answered all questions without hesitation, was very friendly and welcoming. Very inexpensive. Highly recommend.
Judy Iman

A great unexpected museum with over-the-top architecture for a former. county jail. A number of. interesting exhibits related to its storied past with its inmates. But then it has tons. of things pertaining to life in Bozeman's earlier days right on up to its photographic legacy encapsulated with a myriad of old cameras, radios, and. recording devices. A. real treat!!
Bryan Mulvaney

Very cool museum. Shows the hard grit of what the old jail used to be with a creepy solitary confinement chamber. Gallows used but once and shows harsh reality of a very early jail. Very cool exhibits. Loved it and for $10 was a great visit. Well worth the time and fee. Loved it!!
Mike Rogers

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