Chinook Attractions
Chinook (pop. 1,400) was named after the American Indian word that describes the winds that whip through the area in January and February causing temperatures to rise 70 degrees in a few hours. Chinooks have saved many cattle herds by exposing grass when the snow melts.
Bear Paw Battlefield - Nez Perce National Historical Park
Bear Paw Battlefield is the site of the last battle of the Nez Perce War of 1877. A community of 700 people made camp on the banks of Snake Creek on September 29. On October 5, Chief Joseph, on behalf of 432 survivors, ended the battle as he gave his rifle to Colonel Nelson A. Miles saying "From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more, forever."
Nez Perce National Historical Park
Box 26
Chinook, MT 59523-0026
United States
Box 26
Chinook, MT 59523-0026
United States
Phone 1 (406) 357-3130
Fax 1 (406) 357-3140
Blaine County Museum
The Blaine County Museum in Chinook features exhibits of the pioneer days, the homestead era, and of Blaine County through two World Wars. An early church, school rooms, country dentist and doctors offices, and a reconstructed, "Tar paper" homestead, with period furnishings are displayed.
Hours
May 1 to May 27
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | ||
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | ||
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
May 28 to September 3
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 4 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | ||
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | ||
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
October 1 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
