Frontier Montana Museum
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.
Area Activities
- history
- american heritage
- exhibit
Services And Amenities
- handicapped accessible
- gift shop
- unescorted tour
- public restroom
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, which 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.
Payment And Reservation Information
- Payment Methods
- cash
- master card
- personal check (in state)
- visa
- travelers checks
- discover
- american express
- Reservations
- walk-ins welcome
- Discounts
- aaa discount
- group discount
- senior citizens
Season / Hours Of Operation
- Hours
- Daily: 9:00am - 6:00pm
