big horn county historical museum

jamesr566

We visited this Museum in late August or early September and I was truly impressed.The main building ranks very high in my book.The quality of the building and its contents were first class and nicely displayed.The outside exhibits were many and varied---the farm equipment.The outside buildings looked great , but only had time to go through a couple of them.Want to go back again next year.The people in charge were very personable and helpful.

Rosalind52

This Museum is an amazing place - the new building and indoor exhibits are absolutely beautiful, the outside is a small town and it is so exciting to go around and see inside the houses, the old depot, the gas station - so much to seeThe staff are amazing, so friendly, so knowledgeable - if you want to know ANYthing about the area one of them will be able to tell you stories and detailed information about the history, the people - everythingDon't miss this - it is right next to the highway so it is not even a detour but you should go into town afterwards and visit Fort Custer General Store on Center Avenue, just before the railway crossing - another place full of history that it could take a couple of hours wandering through there too.

DnL_Adventures

Both the new building exhibits, plus all the outdoor section with actual historical buildings like the "Fly Inn" Gas Station, the work Camp 4 from the harvesters, a Church, School, Slaughter house and so much more. Old cars, fire engines, farm equipment, old wagons. We thought initially we would have been done in about an hour or so. Truth is we took more than an hour just to tour the inside exhibits, with the large racks full of local photos from the past.On a warm day, I would suggest to come early & do the outside things first, then go back to the museum (which is air conditioned) for the balance of your time. Everything is well documented and detailed with dates & who donated it. The new museum building was completed in 2012 and even the offices and the ladies room contained artifacts like Wedding outfits & photos for the front section of the office & the sink in the ladies room was salvaged from the old hospital. Plus a huge wooden framed mirror over the long two sink basins.AWESOME

Dlmphaseten

We thought we would be through this in a half hour and boy were we wrong! Inside their beautiful new building they used reclaimed items (doors, an outstanding old bar,cabinets, tin ceiling, a huge jail door and the list goes on). More importantly, you will find the most amazing collection of pictures taken of local Native Americans. What makes this so special is that over 95% of the photos identify each of the people! There are also artifacts that we have not seen at other attractions. Out side there is a small village where you can go into the buildings (houses, cabins, a train station, train car ext) It looks smaller than it actually is. If you have kids they can run around and blow off energy, while learning about the area.

Redlands67

Been twice to this authentic museum. I loved the fact that there are so many outdoor exhibits that give a real 'you were there' feel because you are allowed to touch, to clamber aboard and interact. A real feely feely museum that helps it do want museums should do. Go out of your way to visit you will not be disappointed.

EcoArtTraveler

"Gather up everything we can" seems to be the motto of this museum. The indoor exhibits are very dated with no attempt to explain or otherwise make sense of the motley assortment of stuff. The collection of buildings is interesting but, again, no attempt to give context or explain why they're on site other than that they were available to move there.

VeronicaNetherlands

There is an excellent video it is worth hanging around for the next showing. You could easily spend a couple of hours at this site. It is well set out with information boards. The staff are friendly and informative.

Summer316

Despite the blazing hot day, the ranger talk, movie and interesting historical site made for a terrific 2-hour stop on our way to Yellowstone National Park.

sundowner7_12

The museum is well organized and well operated, mostly by volunteers from the area. They just completed a 1.2 Million Dollar revitalization of the museum buildings. There are many interesting buildings and displays on the 22 acre grounds,including vintage machinery, gas station, church, as well as the cabin used by Will Rogers, who lived in the Hardin area. This museum is a must-see if you are interested in Montana History from the 1800's and 1900's, or frontier history in general.

Charben57

An incredible collection of restored tractors. Nicely restored buildings and a train depot.

CBjack

Even though the day was cloudy, windy and rainy, the guided tour by the 90 y/o WWII vet was wonderful! His explanations of the places and people that he'd known through his life were fascinating. And the "hands-on" nature of the place is nice, too. The new museum building was built a bit far from the "museum" proper, the buildings which have been moved here and set up as a village, a snapshot in time. We stopped almost by accident, and spent almost 3 hours here, visiting with the people and looking around. Wish the weather had been better!

DarrenM274

Lots of shade, great places for picnics, and rabbits abound for some entertainment. You have the choice of a leisurely stroll through the numerous buildings, or take a guided tour with one of the volunteers. There is a new indoor museum that will be completed by spring, so this review will be amended at that time.Don't pass this by if you get a chance and a little time.

01_klynn_21

This museum is AWESOME. Went with 2 teenagers, 1 child, and 2 senior citzens. All had a great time. Museum is very hands on. Touching is allowed on lots of exhibits. During the summer months their is often a church service at the historical church on the grounds. Museum is set up as a little town. See authentic teepees that you can go inside. Visit the original farmhouse, a train depot, old school, church, doctor's office, and many other places. They ave many fun events throughout the year at this location so check out their calendar. Pack a picnic lunch and eat on their grounds under an old cottonwood tree. We have visited this museum many times. The kids always want to go. It is very inexpensive. Enjoy!