Frontier Montana Museum

  • Address
  • 1106 Main Street
  • Deer Lodge, MT 59722
  • Mailing Address
  • 1106 Main Street
  • Deer Lodge, MT 59722
  • Contact Information
  • Phone: 406-846-3111

This museum holds two of the finest collections of western memorabilia in the country-the lifelong collections of Don Cappa and Desert John Blomquist. Cappa's collections includes many different types of guns used in the Old West, including the .41 caliber double-action Colt Lightning pistol made famous by Billy the Kid, and the Hammond Bulldog named after Doc Holidays mistress and the guardian angel, Big Nose Kate. In the back of the museum, you'll find Desert John's Saloon, with a bar that dates back to the 1800s, and hundreds of antique liquor bottles dating back to the Civil War.

The Old Montana Prison Complex houses five unique museums inside its historic prison walls. The complex includes the Old Montana Prison, Powell County Museum, Frontier Montana Museum, Yesterday's Playthings and the Montana Auto Museum. One fee covers all five museums.

Area Activities

  • exhibit
  • history
  • museum
  • american heritage

Services And Amenities

  • handicapped accessible
  • merchandise
  • parking
  • public restroom
  • books
  • gift shop
  • unescorted tour
  • picnic tables

Driving Directions

Frontier Museum is located on Main Street in Deer Lodge off I-90 using exits 184 or 187. It is located in the Old Montana Prison Complex.

Payment And Reservation Information

  • Payment Methods
  • american express
  • cash
  • discover
  • master card
  • personal check (in state)
  • travelers checks
  • visa
  • Reservations
  • walk-ins welcome
  • Discounts
  • aaa discount
  • group discount
  • senior citizens

Season / Hours Of Operation

  • Season
  • May - October
  • Hours
  • Summer Hours: 9am - 5pm daily
    Closed from Mid September till Mid May

For FREE Gold West travel information call 1-800-879-1159 or request online.
1105 Main Street, Deer Lodge, MT 59722

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