Ravalli County Museum - Hamilton
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Phone: 406-363-3338
DescriptionThe Ravalli County Museum, the former Ravalli County Courthouse, built by A.J Gibson in 1900, served as the Ravalli County Courthouse until 1979 when it was saved from the wreckers ball by a vote of the people. It now houses what is considered by many to be the finest little museum in the northwest. Permanent collections include a native American collection, Ricketts Museum commemorating the development of the Rocky Mountain Laboratory, an antique kitchen, miner/trapper room, a veteran's display, Ernst Peterson photo exhibits, extensive archives, Victorian rooms and Lewis and Clark room. Rotating exhibits in the former courtroom and weekly SUNDAY SERIES PROGRAM at 2:00pm is of historic or cultural significance.
DirectionsThe Ravalli County Museum is located in the old Ravalli County Courthouse at South 3rd Street and Bedford.
Season of Operation:All Year
Hours of Operation:Monday, Thursday, Friday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am 1:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Reservations:
- Reservations Not Accepted
Services and Amenities:
- Tour
- Unescorted Tour
- Gift Shop
- Public Restroom
- Registered Historic Site
Activities:
- Antiques
- Cultural
- Education
- Exhibit
- Heritage
- History
- Museum
- Native Art
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