Gallatin History Museum
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Superb Museum of Regional History! It's also within walking distance from most of Main St, it's affordable, and it's fun. Frontier life and law enforcement will command your attention once you're inside. While visiting Bozeman, you should prioritize a visit here. Allow yourself a couple of hours though, as you'll easily get lost chasing your imagination around in this converted jailhouse...especially at the gallows and the intense local history surrounding it. And then there's... That Rope 😳 Now imagine that trap door..."snapping down", and then...⚰️ Frontier life & the enforcement of "the law" Twas a tad different back then, wow
Richard WardRichard Ward
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EXCELLENT history museum. If at all possible, try to get one of the staff to give you a tour (or at least a partial tour, makes all the difference in the world). We had a docent whose family is 4th or 5th generation in the area so she was very knowledgeable. I found the prison and prisoner info (including the gallows) fascinating. If you're a history buff give yourself at least 2 hours to tour this museum. The installations on the early homesteaders is also worth checking out. A real highlight of my visit to Bozeman.
Irma ZandlIrma Zandl
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An interesting small local museum in the old county jail. Not expensive to visit and easy parking out front. Lots of jail history exhibits but also lots of pioneer history. A few things kids can touch so great for families. Run by volunteers and self supported. Great bookstore with lots of local history as well as western, cowboy and Yellowstone. They also have Montana cookbooks.
Denise CraigenDenise Craigen
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A great unexpected museum with over-the-top architecture for a former. county jail. A number of. interesting exhibits related to its storied past with its inmates. But then it has tons. of things pertaining to life in Bozeman's earlier days right on up to its photographic legacy encapsulated with a myriad of old cameras, radios, and. recording devices. A. real treat!!
Bryan MulvaneyBryan Mulvaney
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Outstanding presentation by Kerlahn(sp), very informative!!!!!! very good use of old jail building!!!! Great reading, photos, myth and truth mix! Good for another visit! Pioneer cabin with voices retelling history- nice touch! Loved the presence of skeletons as they moved into the Halloween Season with Halloween Trees!
LUCY CONDONLUCY CONDON
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Great stop while visiting Bozeman. Fun for school aged children as well. The young man working there who is going to the University was an awesome tour guide. He was very knowledgeable, answered all questions without hesitation, was very friendly and welcoming. Very inexpensive. Highly recommend.
Judy ImanJudy Iman
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Nearby Attractions Of Gallatin History Museum
Ashley Store
Element Bozeman
Lewis & Clark Motel
Bozeman Co-op Downtown
The LARK
The Bozeman Bowl
Mattress King
Kimpton Armory Hotel Bozeman
Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture
Heyday

Ashley Store
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Element Bozeman
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Lewis & Clark Motel
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Bozeman Co-op Downtown
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Nearby Restaurants Of Gallatin History Museum
Jam!
Dave's Sushi
Copper | Whiskey Bar and Grill Bozeman
Western Café
Bozeman Community Food Co-op - West Main
Backcountry Burger Bar
The Nova Café
Brigade
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I-Ho's Korean Grill

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Basic Info
Address
317 W Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
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Phone
(406) 522-8122
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Website
gallatinhistorymuseum.org
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Overview
4.7
(117 reviews)
Ratings & Description
cultural
family friendly
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attractions: Ashley Store, Element Bozeman, Lewis & Clark Motel, Bozeman Co-op Downtown, The LARK, The Bozeman Bowl, Mattress King, Kimpton Armory Hotel Bozeman, Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture, Heyday, restaurants: Jam!, Dave's Sushi, Copper | Whiskey Bar and Grill Bozeman, Western Café, Bozeman Community Food Co-op - West Main, Backcountry Burger Bar, The Nova Café, Brigade, Main Street Overeasy, I-Ho's Korean Grill
