Gallatin Pioneer Museum

Housed in a jail built in 1911, the Gallatin County Pioneer Museum delights visitors with exhibits, military records, historic pictures, books, maps, tours and stories of the good ol' days.

  • Take a look back at a history of law enforcement featuring original jail cells and gallows, an 1870s log cabin depicting early pioneer life, an American Indian craft display, and a military history including a vintage gun collection and model of Fort Ellis.
  • Admission: $5 (Children 12 and under Free)

Overview

Only two blocks from Downtown Bozeman, Montana, The Gallatin County Pioneer Museum is a popular research site for those taking a peek back into genealogy as well as Gallatin County and Montana history. Featuring a library, more than 10,000 vintage photos, and several exhibits, and a bookstore with Montana authors and related subjects, the GCPM took over the entire historic brick Gallatin County Jail in 1982 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Exhibits

  • A history of aviation in Gallatin County
  • A look back at a historic block on Main Street destroyed in a gas explosion/fire in 2009
  • A history of law enforcement featuring some original jail cells and gallows
  • An authentic, 12 x 14-foot, 1870s log cabin depicting early pioneer life
  • Agriculture and ranch history with original tools
  • American Indian craft display
  • Military history including a vintage gun collection and model of Fort Ellis that protected Bozeman Trail pioneers

Location

Gallatin County Pioneer Museum
317 West Main Street
Bozeman, MT 59715
406-522-8122

Directions

  • Main Street Exit 309: Continue west about a mile and a half on Main Street to museum.
  • North 19th Street Exit 305: Continue south on North 19th to Main Street and turn left.
  • North 7th Avenue Exit 306: Continue south on North 7th to Main Street and turn left.

Hours

  • Memorial Day through Labor Day:
    10am - 5pm, Monday through Saturday
  • During the remainder of the year:
    11am - 4pm, Tuesday through Saturday

Fees

Admission: $5 (Children 12 and under Free)

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Other Online Resources

  • Gallatin Historical Society's Pioneer Museum
    Make sure to visit the Pioneer Museum for an in depth historic account of the area.

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