Great Falls, MT Attractions
The famous painter of the Wild West, Charles M. Russell, lived and worked in Great Falls, north-east of Helena. His works, displayed in a museum devoted to him, are classics of their kind. The museum also displays his collection of Indian art and everyday objects.
Great Falls (pop. 57,000) is the county seat of Cascade County, Montana.
Great Falls (pop. 57,000) is the county seat of Cascade County, Montana.
CM Russell Museum
The CM Russell Museum in Great Falls features the life and work of Charles M Russell. The log-cabin studio was built in 1903 and furnished in period.
All values are in United States Dollars
CM Russell Museum
400 13th Street North
Great Falls, MT 59401-1498
United States
400 13th Street North
Great Falls, MT 59401-1498
United States
Phone 1 (406) 727-8787
Fax 1 (406) 727-2402
Hours
May 31 to September 6
| 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 |
September 7 to May 30
| 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 |
| Adult | $ 9.00 |
| Military discount | $ 7.00 |
| Senior | $ 7.00 |
| Students | $ 4.00 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
Charles M Bair Family Museum
Charles M Bair was a wealthy rancher. His home features antiques, paintings and rare American Indian artifacts. Items of note include American Indian beadwork, Meissen porcelain, silver and items from around the world.
Charles M Bair Family Museum
2751 MT Hwy 294
Martinsdale, MT 59401-1498
United States
2751 MT Hwy 294
Martinsdale, MT 59401-1498
United States
Phone 1 (406) 572-3314
Fax 1 (406) 727-2402
Hours
May 1 to May 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
May 31 to September 6
| 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 7 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Children's Museum of Montana
The Children's Museum of Montana in Great Falls features hands-on exhibits for children about physics, archeology and biology.
Giant Springs State Park
The Giant Springs is a freshwater spring that feeds both the Missouri and the Roe rivers. It is also home to a state fish hatchery for rainbow trout and salmon, and a visitor center with wildlife and park history displays.
Great Falls Historic Trolley
The Great Falls Historic Trolley provides tours of Lewis & Clark Trail sites, museums, pow wow's, rodeos, historic saloons, waterfalls, historic architecture, concerts and gardens.
High Plains Heritage Center
The High Plains Heritage Center in Great Falls has a collection of more than 85,000 objects that include photographs, newspapers, records and ledgers as well as homesteading research, immigration records, and tax records.
High Plains Heritage Center
422 Second Street South
Great Falls, MT 59405-1816
United States
422 Second Street South
Great Falls, MT 59405-1816
United States
Phone 1 (406) 452-3462
Fax 1 (406) 761-3805
Lewis and Clark National Forest
The 1.8 million acres of the Lewis and Clark National Forest are scattered through seven separate mountain ranges. The mountains are forest-covered with moderate slopes for less demanding hiking and riding.
Lewis and Clark National Forest
1101 15th Street North
Great Falls, MT 59401-1203
United States
1101 15th Street North
Great Falls, MT 59401-1203
United States
Phone 1 (406) 791-7700
Fax 1 (406) 761-1972
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center
The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center in Great Falls features exhibits that detail the 1804-1806 Lewis and Clark expedition. Highlights include the Tribes of the Plains and Pacific Northwest and the expedition's portage around the Great Falls of the Missouri.
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center
Box 1806
Great Falls, MT 59403-1806
United States
Box 1806
Great Falls, MT 59403-1806
United States
Phone 1 (406) 727-8733
Fax 1 (402) 827-9108
Hours
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)
Log Studio & Russell Home
The Log Studio is located adjacent to the Russell's residence in Great Falls. The studio includes his easel, painting equipment, and his collection of Indian and cowboy paraphernalia. The two-story Russell home was built in 1900 and has been restored.
All values are in United States Dollars
CM Russell Museum
400 13th Street North
Great Falls, MT 59401-1498
United States
400 13th Street North
Great Falls, MT 59401-1498
United States
Phone 1 (406) 727-8787
Fax 1 (406) 727-2402
Hours
May 31 to September 6
| 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 |
September 7 to May 30
| 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 |
| Adult | $ 9.00 |
| Military discount | $ 7.00 |
| Senior | $ 7.00 |
| Students | $ 4.00 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
Malmstrom Air Force Base Museum
Displays at the Malmstrom Air Force Base Museum include military model aircraft, WWII Era barracks room, Minute Man I and II missile launch consoles and Army Air Corps and U.S. Air Force uniforms.
Malmstrom Air Force Base Museum
21 77th Street North
Malmstrom AFB, MT 59402-7538
United States
21 77th Street North
Malmstrom AFB, MT 59402-7538
United States
Phone 1 (406) 731-2705
Fax 1 (406) 731-2769
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Mehmke's Steam Engine Museum
The Mehmke's Steam Engine Museum in Great Falls features a collection of operational steam traction engines, antique gas tractors and other early day farm related items.
Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art
The Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art in Great Falls is a contemporary arts center with exhibitions, classes, workshops, and hands-on programs.
Paris Gibson Square Museum Art
1400 First Avenue North
Great Falls, MT 59401-3205
United States
1400 First Avenue North
Great Falls, MT 59401-3205
United States
Phone 1 (406) 727-8255
Fax 1 (406) 727-8256
Hours
May 25 to September 3
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
