Gallatin History Museum

Great way to kill an hour AND learn about the area. Cool diorama of Fort Ellis too.

Great stop while visiting Bozeman. Fun for school aged children as well. The young man working there who is going to the University was an awesome tour guide. He was very knowledgeable, answered all questions without hesitation, was very friendly and welcoming. Very inexpensive. Highly recommend.

A great unexpected museum with over-the-top architecture for a former. county jail. A number of. interesting exhibits related to its storied past with its inmates. But then it has tons. of things pertaining to life in Bozeman's earlier days right on up to its photographic legacy encapsulated with a myriad of old cameras, radios, and. recording devices. A. real treat!!

Very cool museum. Shows the hard grit of what the old jail used to be with a creepy solitary confinement chamber. Gallows used but once and shows harsh reality of a very early jail. Very cool exhibits. Loved it and for $10 was a great visit. Well worth the time and fee. Loved it!!

Outstanding presentation by Kerlahn(sp), very informative!!!!!! very good use of old jail building!!!! Great reading, photos, myth and truth mix! Good for another visit! Pioneer cabin with voices retelling history- nice touch! Loved the presence of skeletons as they moved into the Halloween Season with Halloween Trees!

There is a lot of fascinating history recorded about the local area and this part of Montana. Spent about 1:30 here looking at all the displays and information. Very friendly staff got us on our way with some brief information.

Superb Museum of Regional History! It's also within walking distance from most of Main St, it's affordable, and it's fun. Frontier life and law enforcement will command your attention once you're inside. While visiting Bozeman, you should prioritize a visit here. Allow yourself a couple of hours though, as you'll easily get lost chasing your imagination around in this converted jailhouse...especially at the gallows and the intense local history surrounding it. And then there's... That Rope 😳 Now imagine that trap door..."snapping down", and then...⚰️ Frontier life & the enforcement of "the law" Twas a tad different back then, wow

Awesome hidden history gem, located in the former county jail (and it has lots of exhibits on that). I just barely finished going through everything in two hours, but I am a history lover, so if time is limited you can breeze through it in an hour. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Would visit again!

The staff here was so friendly and the museum was incredibly informative and interesting. Would definitely recommend and visit.

Awesome little museum to see if you are in Bozeman. Several artifacts from the area, mock up rooms, lots to read and a video to see the history of the area. It is housed in an old jailhouse so the kids enjoyed being locked up for a minute. Only $5 for adults and kids are free.

Very helpful and interesting volunteer guide did a very good job. This museum was a highlight for our 2 teenage boys. Most of the exhibits are hands-on which makes it great for kids. The studies and exhibits are also very interesting for the adults.

Very cute , packed museum. Well worth the $5 it cost to get in. If you like the history of the West, it's a great place to visit.