Montana Historical Society

  • Address
  • 225 North Roberts
  • Helena, MT 59620
  • Mailing Address
  • PO Box 201201
  • Helena, MT 59620
  • Contact Information
  • Phone: 406-444-2694
  • Fax: 406-444-2696

The Montana Historical Society houses the 'Montana Homeland' exhibit that traces 12,000 years of history under the Big Sky. Its Mackay Gallery has one of the premier Charles M. Russell art collections. Special exhibits are rotated regularly.



The Society library, archives, and photo archives are a draw for historians and genealogists. The MHS archives contains manuscript collections containing such topics as business and finance, mining, homesteading and ranching, the pioneer era, and social organizations. The archives also has oral history recordings.



The Society publishes 'Montana The Magazine of Western History' and history books. The museum store is a treasure house of Western books and gifts. Admission is $5.00 for adults, $1.00 for children and $12.00 per family. May 1 - September 30: Monday - Saturday, 9:00am - 5:00pm, Thursday until 8:00pm, closed Sunday. October 1 - April 30, Monday - Saturday, 9:00am - 5:00pm, Thursday until 8:00pm, closed Sunday and holidays.

Area Activities

  • american heritage
  • ancient art
  • archaeology
  • art gallery
  • art museum
  • cultural
  • exhibit
  • folk art
  • heritage
  • history
  • museum
  • native art
  • photography
  • tour
  • western art
  • lewis and clark
  • shopping

Services And Amenities

  • information
  • air conditioning
  • gift shop
  • handicapped accessible
  • merchandise
  • non-smoking
  • parking
  • pay telephone
  • public restroom
  • store
  • lewis and clark

Driving Directions

The Montana Historical Society and Montana's Museum are located in Helena at 225 North Roberts directly across from the the capitol building.

Payment And Reservation Information

  • Payment Methods
  • american express
  • master card
  • discover
  • visa
  • travelers checks

Season / Hours Of Operation

  • Season
  • All Year
  • Hours
  • Memorial Day - Labor Day
    Monday - Sunday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    Winter
    Monday - Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm