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.
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.
Address: Charles M Bair Family Museum, 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: 10am-5pm; Closed: Mon, Tue
May 31 to September 6: 10am-5pm; Closed: Mon, Tue
September 7 to September 30: 10am-5pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Mon, Tue
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
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.
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.
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.
Address: High Plains Heritage Center, 422 Second Street South, Great Falls, MT 59405-1816, United States
Phone: 1 (406) 452-3462, Fax: 1 (406) 761-3805
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.
Address: Lewis and Clark National Forest, 1101 15th Street North, Great Falls, MT 59401-1203, United States
Phone: 1 (406) 791-7700, Fax: 1 (406) 761-1972
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.
Address: Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center, 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)
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.
Address: CM Russell Museum, 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: 9am-6pm
September 7 to May 30: 10am-5pm; Closed: Sun, Mon
Tips: Hours apply to museum, Russell Home closed from Labour Day to Memorial Day.
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.
Address: Malmstrom Air Force Base Museum, 21 77th Street North, Malmstrom AFB, MT 59402-7538, United States
Phone: 1 (406) 731-2705, Fax: 1 (406) 731-2769
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.
The Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art in Great Falls is a contemporary arts center with exhibitions, classes, workshops, and hands-on programs.
Address: Paris Gibson Square Museum Art, 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: 10am-5pm; Sat:12pm-5pm; Closed: Sun
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