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Russell Country Region
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Blaine County Museum - Extensive exhibits tell the story of the Nez Perce Indians, the pioneer days of the cowboy, the hardships of the homestead era, and follow Blaine County through two World Wars. The audiovisual presentation '40 Miles to Freedom' is one of the highlights of the museum. Lewis and Clark N.H.T. Interpretive Center - Located on a bluff overlooking the Missouri River in Giant Springs Heritage State Park. The 25,000 square foot building includes 5,500 square feet of permanent exhibit hall, a 158-seat theater, an education room for hands-on activities, retail store, administrative area, and 1,600 square foot traveling exhibit hall. CM Russell Museum - Established in 1953, the C.M. Russell Museum owns the most complete collection of Charles Russell art and personal objects in the world. The permanent collection is comprised of over 12,000 art works and objects. Museum of the Upper Missouri - The history of Fort Benton and the Upper Missouri River region from 1800 to 1900 is yours to explore at this Museum. It highlights the important role Fort Benton played in the settlement of the American West as a trading post, military fort and the head of steamboat navigation on the Missouri River. |
Museum Of The Northern Great Plains - In the northern reaches of the United States lays the vast expanse known as the Northern Great Plains. Once the domain of vast herds of buffalo, native hunters, and fur traders. The story of these people, their way of life and how they settled this land, is yours to explore at the Museum of the Northern Great Plains. Fort Benton - Fur traders, gold seekers, and homesteaders came via steamboats to Fort Benton, the 'Head of Navigation' on the Missouri River. A fur and buffalo robe trading post at first, it became the hub for trade and travel for all of Montana and Western Canada. View Fort Benton's Heritage Complex, Museums and The Lewis & Clark Memorial. Old Trail Museum - The museum features three life-size dinosaur models, fossils, Native American artifacts and local history. The museum reflects the rich cultural and natural history of the Rocky Mountain Front area. Enjoy two to ten day hands-on paleontology field classes, available for adults and children, taught by professional paleontology staff. |
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