Butte Attractions
100 years ago Butte, south-west of Helena, was known as the "richest hill in the world", for the town lay in the center of an immensely productive silver, copper and gold-mining area. The great days of the gold-diggers of Butte are recalled by the Mineral Museum and the World Museum of Mining, whilst the Towe Ford Museum has more than 100 Ford motor cars.
Arts Chateau
The Arts Chateau in Butte is a copy of a château in France, built by Copper Baron Clark in 1898 as a wedding present for his son. The mansion is home to an art gallery containing works by Montana artists.
Copper King Mansion
The Copper King Mansion in Butte was built for William A Clark, a developer of copper mining. The mansion was constructed from 1884-1888 and cost $260,000.00 dollars to complete. Collections on display include dolls, hats, toys, clocks, demitasse cups and steins.
Mineral Museum
The Mineral Museum is located on the Montana Tech Campus in Butte. Exhibits feature more than 1,300 mineral specimens, including fluorescent minerals, a 27.5 oz gold nugget and a 400-pound quartz crystal. The Mineral Museum conducts tours, lectures, workshops, and field trips.
Hours
June 15 to September 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 16 to June 14
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Our Lady of the Rockies
Our Lady of the Rockies in Butte is a 90-foot statue of the Virgin Mary, that was built as a tribute to motherhood. Visitors can step inside the statue and a chapel observatory is available.
All values are in United States Dollars
Hours
June 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| Adult | $ 15.00 |
| Senior over 55 | $ 13.00 |
| Child 17 & under | $ 11.00 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 7.00 |
| Child 4 & under | FREE |
Trolley Tour on Old No. 1
The Old No. 1 is a replica of the cars used for Butte's original electric trolley system. Travelers are given a narrated tour that includes the historic district, Victorian neighborhoods and the Berkeley Pit.
All values are in United States Dollars
Butte Chamber, Visitor and Transportation Center
1000 George Street
Butte, MT 59701
United States
1000 George Street
Butte, MT 59701
United States
Phone 1 (406) 723-3177
Fax 1 (406) 723-1215
| Senior | $ 10.00 |
| Adult | $ 10.00 |
| Child 17 & under | $ 5.00 |
| Child 3 & under | FREE |
World Museum of Mining & 1899 Mining Camp
The World Museum of Mining & 1899 Mining Camp in Butte is a restored mining camp that features mining relics and three dozen structures located at the base of an inactive silver and zinc mine headframe called "Orphan Girl."
All values are in United States Dollars
World Museum of Mining & 1899 Mining Camp
Box 33
Butte, MT 59703-0033
United States
Box 33
Butte, MT 59703-0033
United States
Phone 1 (406) 723-7211
Fax 1 (406) 723-7211
Hours
April 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
| Adult | $ 8.50 |
| Senior over 65 | $ 7.50 |
| Child 18 & under | $ 6.00 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 3.00 |
| Child 4 & under | FREE |
There are additional fees for an underground tour. Underground Mine Tours offered daily 10:30, 12:30 & 3:00.
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Facilities
Gift shop
