Old Montana Prison & Auto Museum Complex
About This Museum
You can feel the weight of history the moment you step inside the stone walls of the Old Montana Prison in Deer Lodge. It's a place of stark contrasts, where the ghosts of the territorial penitentiary share a roof with the gleaming chrome and vibrant colors of a world-class automobile collection. Walking from a cramped, solitary confinement cell into a hall filled with majestic classic cars is an experience that's both haunting and strangely beautiful. This isn't your typical, quiet museum; it's a deeply human story told through steel bars and polished fenders.
Collection Highlights
Don't miss the original cell blocks, where you can step into a real maximum-security cell, and then contrast that with automotive legends like a rare 1930 Cord L-29 or a stunning Duesenberg. The 'Gray Ghost,' a custom-built 1911 Pathfinder race car, always steals the show with its sheer audacity.
Visitor Information
It's all right there on Main Street in Deer Lodge—you really can't miss the imposing fortress-like structure. Give yourself a good couple of hours to do both sides of the complex justice; there's so much to take in.
Architecture & Building
The prison itself is this formidable, castle-like structure built from local sandstone, complete with a central tower and crenellated walls that dominate the skyline.
Contact & Location
Address: 1104, Main Street, Deer Lodge, Powell County, Montana, 59722, United States
Phone: +1 406-846-3111
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