Gallatin History Museum
About This Museum
People wander in here looking for the story of this valley, and they rarely leave disappointed. You can almost feel the whispers of the past in these rooms, from the deep-time presence of the Crow and Shoshone peoples to the hardscrabble days of the early settlers. It’s a place that makes our grand mountain scenery feel a little more human, connecting names on street signs to real faces and struggles. Stepping back out onto Main Street afterwards, Bozeman itself just feels different, richer somehow.
Collection Highlights
Don't miss the poignant Native American artifacts or the well-worn relics from the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Upstairs, their incredible photo archive is a treasure trove; you can lose an hour just staring into the faces of gold miners and homesteaders.
Visitor Information
You'll find us right in the heart of downtown Bozeman at 317 West Main, tucked inside the old jail. It's a cozy museum, perfect for a one or two-hour stop between coffee and lunch.
Architecture & Building
The building itself is a piece of history—it's the original red-brick Gallatin County Jail, built with all the sturdy, no-nonsense character you'd expect.
Contact & Location
Address: Gallatin History Museum, 317, West Main Street, Downtown, Bozeman, Gallatin County, Montana, 59715, United States
Phone: +1 406-522-8122
Website: Visit Website
