Blaine County Museum — Attraction in Chinook

The photography is unbelievable. This is one of our favorite museums.

I should have said more! I was hurrying to put in a review that was woefully inadequate. This is an edit of the original review.

The staff clearly care about the museum. They are kind and friendly.

There are some Charles Russell notes that have some of his art as well as a small piece that was donated and contains historical context

The photographer, unfortunately I forget his name, had phenomenal pieces. The clarity of the pieces was stunning and the composition was flawless. We couldn't believe the pictures were as old as they were.

There is a section in the back that has some bronze pieces that are spectacular as well. The art on the walls is perfect.

There is more. There is some history of the county and a history with tools and church-related content that is pertinent to the county--and undoubtedly more that I am forgetting!

This museum creates a slice of American history that feels increasingly lost and like walking into your parent's home after being gone for a very long...

The woman running the museum on Sunday was wonderful. I have 3 very active kids who often irritate museum workers. She was excellent with my kids, answering their 1,000 questions, putting things back that ny 3 year old moved, and not being irritated with their hyperactivity. The museum itself has a lot of displays and topics for the size that it is. Dinosaurs, homestead, Nex Perce, and local history to name a few. You can also get a junior range metal badge and activity...

What an interesting local museum. The audio visuals show about the Bears Paw Battle (“I will fight no more, forever” - Chief Joseph) was compelling. The photos and old local items are interesting. I left feeing a sense of local history, all the way back to the dinosaurs. And, Sam, the young woman running the desk, was a wealth of local information. They also keep a fine bookstore, for those interested in Western history. Certainly worth a 45...