Billings Attractions
Montana's largest town, Billings, lies in the south, and is a good base for visits to the Little Bighorn battle field and the Crow Indian Reservation, where the five-day Crow Fair is held every year in August.
Here, in the Crow Reservation, the United States Army suffered its greatest defeat at the hands of the Sioux and Cheyennes. On June 25th 1876 a detachment of the 7th United States Cavalry commanded by George Armstrong Custer attacked a larger Indian force led by Crazy Horse and was annihilated. On the battlefield are a museum, a military cemetery and a monument commemorating Custer's last stand, erected on the spot where he fell.
Here, in the Crow Reservation, the United States Army suffered its greatest defeat at the hands of the Sioux and Cheyennes. On June 25th 1876 a detachment of the 7th United States Cavalry commanded by George Armstrong Custer attacked a larger Indian force led by Crazy Horse and was annihilated. On the battlefield are a museum, a military cemetery and a monument commemorating Custer's last stand, erected on the spot where he fell.
Chief Black Otter Trail
The Chief Black Otter Trail winds along the edge of Rimrocks to the north of Billings. Chief Black Otter was a Crow Indian chief who was buried here after his death at the hands of a Sioux war party.
Happy Pappy Holdup Western Adventure
The Happy Pappy's Holdup in Huntley near Billings features horseback, wagons and mule teams, cowboy meals, western music, and entertainment as well as cowboy concerts on the range.
Western Romance Company
3512 Boothill Road
Huntley, MT 59037
United States
3512 Boothill Road
Huntley, MT 59037
United States
Phone 1 (406) 348-2048
Fax 1 (406) 446-3170
Moss Mansion
Moss Mansion is a red sandstone manor house in Billings. It was designed by New York architect, Henry Janeway Hardenbergh who designed the Waldorf Astoria, Plaza Hotel, Williard Hotel, and Copely Hotels. The mansion was built in 1903 and features original draperies, fixtures, furniture, Persian carpets and artifacts.
All values are in United States Dollars
Moss Mansion
914 Division Street
Billings, MT 59101-1921
United States
914 Division Street
Billings, MT 59101-1921
United States
Phone 1 (406) 256-5100
Fax 1 (406) 252-0091
Hours
January 4 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
June 1 to September 6
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 15:00 |
September 22 to November 6
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
November 15 to January 2
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 7.00 |
| Senior over 62 | $ 5.00 |
| Students | $ 5.00 |
| Group discounts | $ 5.00 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 3.00 |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Peter Yegen Jr Yellowstone County Museum
The Peter Yegen Jr Yellowstone County Museum in Billings presents the history of the area through to the 1950's. Exhibits include items of the Northern Plains Indian Tribes, western expansion, mining, cattle and sheep herding, transportation, military (1870-1950's), a variety of medical fields, music, textiles, household goods and personal goods.
Peter Yegen Jr Yellowstone County Museum
1950 Terminal Circle
Billings, MT 59105-1988
United States
1950 Terminal Circle
Billings, MT 59105-1988
United States
Phone 1 (406) 256-6811
Fax 1 (406) 254-6031
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 15:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Facilities
Gift shop
Ralston Studio & Gallery
J K Ralston painted scenes that captured the Old West. His log-cabin studio has been restored and moved to the campus of Rocky Mountain College in Billings.
Facilities
Gift shop
Western Heritage Center
The Western Heritage Center in Billings is housed in the 1901 Parmly Billings Library. The center features a collection of more than 16,000 artifacts, including more than 1,000 photographs that represent the history and culture of the Yellowstone River region.
All values are in United States Dollars
Western Heritage Center
2822 Montana Avenue
Billings, MT 59101-2305
United States
2822 Montana Avenue
Billings, MT 59101-2305
United States
Phone 1 (406) 256-6809
Fax 1 (406) 256-6850
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 5.00 |
| Students | $ 3.00 |
| Senior | $ 3.00 |
| Child 11 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
Yellowstone Art Museum
The Yellowstone Art Museum in Billings was formerly the Yellowstone Art Center. It began in the renovated former Yellowstone County Jail. The collection represents contemporary art of the region. Highlights include contemporary Western art as well as historic works by cowboy illustrator, Will James.
All values are in United States Dollars
Yellowstone Art Museum
401 North 27th Street
Billings, MT 59101-1241
United States
401 North 27th Street
Billings, MT 59101-1241
United States
Phone 1 (406) 256-6804
Fax 1 (406) 256-6817
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 18:00 | 16:00 |
| Family | $ 10.00 |
| Adult | $ 5.00 |
| Senior over 65 | $ 4.00 |
| Child 18 & under | $ 3.00 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
ZooMontana
ZooMontana in Billings specializes in northern latitude species such as the river otter, Sika deer, Siberian tigers, gray wolves, bighorn sheep and bald eagles.
All values are in United States Dollars
ZooMontana
2100 South Shiloh Road
Billings, MT 59106-3908
United States
2100 South Shiloh Road
Billings, MT 59106-3908
United States
Phone 1 (406) 652-8100
Fax 1 (406) 652-9281
Hours
May 1 to September 24
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 25 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| Adult | $ 6.25 |
| Senior over 65 | $ 4.25 |
| Child 15 & under | $ 3.25 |
| Child 2 & under | FREE |
