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1. Sandstone Gallery, 2913 2nd Ave. N. — A collection of Billings area artists present oil, sculpture, photography,
water color and pottery. Montana’s own artists display and operate this “state-of-the-arts” gallery. Tues.-Sat. 10-5. 256-5837.
2. Cline Fine Art, 2814 2nd Ave. N., specializes in 20th century and contemporary art from the
Americas, with a focus on early Modernism, Southwest Regionalism and Abstract
Expressionism. Representing artists from Alexandre Hogue to Kevin Red Star in
figurative, abstract and landscape painting, +sculpture. Member of the Fine Art
Dealers Association (FADA). (406) 696-4672 or ClineFineArt.com.
3. Yellowstone County Museum, in the historic McCormick log cabin, 1950 Terminal Circle — adjacent to Billings Airport. John Petek Photography Exhibit. Tu.-Sat.
10:30-5:30. 256-6811. Free. YellowstoneCountyMuseum.org.
4. Yellowstone Art Museum, 401 North 27th Street. Regional and contemporary art. Will James: A Western
Icon: The Art and Stories of Will James (ongoing). Hours: Tu., Wed., Sat. 11-6;
Th., Fri. 11-8; Sun. 11-4. $5 Adult, $3 Students and Seniors, $3 Children 6+, 1st Sat. each month $1 per person.
256-6804, yellowstone.artmuseum.org.
5. Prairie Blossoms Gifts, 225 N. Broadway, has unique collectibles and Montana made gifts. A large
collection of Lewis & Clark botanical art, antiques, maps of the trail. Plus Montana T-shirts,
pottery, Indian bead jewelry, candles, lights, goats-milk soap and much more.
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 671-2236.
www.prairieblossoms.com.
6. Meadowlark Gallery, 118 North 29th St. Specializing in western and sporting fine art. Paintings,
bronzes, etchings, sporting and firearms, working decoys, collectibles, and
books. www.meadowlarkgallery.com Tu.-F.: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. to 2
p.m. or by appt. (406) 294-8575, 1-800-727-3949.
7. Harry Koyama Fine Art, 2509 Montana Avenue, is one of Billings’ newest galleries showcasing a prolific, veteran painter. Harry Koyama’s main themes are impressionist wildlife, Native American dancers, and
landscapes. His oil paintings are rich with light, vibrant with color, and come
in sizes from 8x10 inches to 4x5 feet. harrykoyama.com (406) 259-2261. The
gallery is open Monday through Saturday.
8. Toucan Gallery, 2505 Montana Avenue. Showing work by local, regional, and national artists.
Paintings, pottery, sculpture, glass, fiber, photography, jewelry, cards, and
other artisan-made gifts and products. Many unique and affordable things. 10-6
M-F, 10-4 Sat. www.toucangallery.com (406) 252-0122.
Public Museums
Ashland, CHEYENNE INDIAN MUSEUM, off Hwy. 212 at St. Labre School. Indian artifacts and gallery. 8-4:30 daily in
summer, weekdays in winter. Free.
(406) 784-4511.
Baker, O’FALLON MUSEUM, 723 S. Main Converted historic jail. World’s largest steer, homesteader items, early farm equipment, vintage clothing, old
school. 9-12 & 1-5 year-round. Oct.-May closed Sat.
(406) 778-3265 or 778-2300. Free.
ofmuseum@midrivers.com.
Billings, MOSS MANSION, 914 Division St. Elegant turn-of-the century historic home. Guided tours on the
hour. Open daily; seasonal hours. Admission. (406) 256-5100. mossmansion.com.
Billings, MUSEUM OF WOMEN’S HISTORY, 2822-24 3rd Ave. N. Mon, Tues, Thurs 1-4 or (406) 248-2015, by appt. Free.
Billings, YELLOWSTONE COUNTY MUSEUM. Across from terminal parking lot, Logan International Airport. Old West, Indian
artifacts. 10:30-5 M-F, 10:30-3 Sat. Closed Sun. ycm@tctwest.net (406)
256-6811. Free.
Billings, WESTERN HERITAGE CENTER, Historic “castle” houses changing museum exhibits of the Yellowstone River Valley. Smithsonian
Institution Affiliate. 2822 Montana Ave. 10-5 Tues-Sat. ywhc.org. (406) 256-6809. Free.
Billings, YELLOWSTONE ART
MUSEUM, 401 N. 27th St. Changing exhibitions: contemporary and historic. Tues. Wed, Fri.
Sat. 10-5, Thurs. 10-8, Sun. 12-5. Open Mondays Mem. Day-Labor Day 10-5. (406)
256-6804. $7A, $5Sr., $3Ch. Members free.
yellowstone.artmuseum.org.
Broadus, POWDER RIVER HISTORICAL MUSEUM, 6 buildings. MAC’S MUSEUM on the town square. Family histories, county history, artifacts,
seashells. Vintage clothing. 9-5 M-Sat., June-Sept. (406) 436-2977 Free.
Broadus, POWDER RIVER WILDLIFE MUSEUM, Highway 212. Over 115 North American Specimens on display. Fish & Game licenses available, extended fall hours. 7 days a week 9-9. (406)
436-2393. Free.
Colstrip, SCHOOLHOUSE HISTORY & ART CENTER, 400 Woodrose St. Historic Colstrip photography and art exhibits. Mon. - Fri. 11-5. Office & gift shop open all year. SHAC@bhwi.net (406) 748-4822.
Crow Agency, LITTLE BIGHORN BATTLEFIELD NATIONAL MONUMENT MUSEUM, (and Custer National Cemetery), Junction of Hwy. 212 and I-90, Exit 510.
Battlefield artifacts, displays, tours, bookstore, cemetery. Spring/winter
8-4:30, June-July 8-9, Aug. 8-8. Park fee. (406) 638-2621.
Ekalaka, CARTER COUNTY MUSEUM, anatotitan-copei skeleton, other prehistoric specimens, and artifacts. 9-12 and
1-5 Tues.-Fri, 1-5 Sat.-Sun. (406) 775-6886. Free.
CarterCountyMuseum-Ekalaka.org.
Forsyth, ROSEBUD COUNTY PIONEER MUSEUM. Main St. Collections from founding families, restored steam engine, barbed wire,
vintage clothing, machines. May 1-15 Daily 1-6; May 15-Sept. 15 Mon.-Sat. 9-6,
Sun. 1-6. Free. (406) 346-2529.
Garryowen, CUSTER BATTLEFIELD MUSEUM, I-90 Exit 514. Largest Custer Exhibit now on display, where the Battle of the
Little Bighorn began at Sitting Bull’s camp. Tomb of the unknown soldier. 125th Anniversary Memorial Monument. Daily,
summer 8-7, winter 9-5 (406) 638-1876. Admission. custermuseum.org.
Glendive, DINOSAUR & FOSSIL MUSEUM, over 23 full-size dinosaurs emphasizing man’s accountability to the Creator, and challenging the hearer/visitor to think
through the humanistic concept of evolution.
Glendive, FRONTIER GATEWAY MUSEUM. 1 mile E. of Glendive. Prehistoric to present; homesteading. Memorial Day to
Labor Day 9-5; Sun., holidays, May, Sept. 1-5. (406) 377-8168. Free.
Glendive, MAKOSHIKA DINOSAUR MUSEUM, 111 West Bell Street. Showcase of fossils, realistic reproductions, and
full-scale dinosaur sculptures. Fossil exploration avail. Featured on the
Montana Dinosaur Trail. Tues-Sat. (406) 377-7977.
makoshika.com
Hardin, BIG HORN COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM AND STATE VISITOR CENTER. I-90, exit 497. Will James studio, cultural exhibits, restored tractor
collection, 24 historic buildings open in summer, picnic area, gift shop. May
through Sept. 8-6 daily, Oct-Apr 9-5 Mon-Fri. (406) 665-1671. Free.
bighorncountymuseum.org.
Huntley, HUNTLEY PROJECT MUSEUM OF IRRIGATED AGRICULTURE, 770 Railroad Hwy, off U.S. Hwy. 312, 12 mi. west of Pompeys Pillar, 3 mi. east
of Huntley. Museum Center with exhibits, gift shop, restored homestead and
bank. May-Sept. 10-4 T-Sat.; Oct.-April 10-4 M-Tu. or by appt. (406) 348-2533.
Suggested admission.
HuntleyProjectMuseum.org.
Hysham, TREASURE COUNTY MUSEUM, Elliot Ave., Pioneer history. Open summer, afternoons. Manning family collection
and theater. Free.
Miles City, RANGE RIDERS MUSEUM & BERT CLARK GUN COLLECTION. US 10 & 12, west of Miles City. Early range life; eastern Montana ranching history.
April-Oct. 8-6. Admission. (406) 232-6146.
Pryor, CHIEF PLENTY COUPS MUSEUM. Crow culture. May 1 -Sept. 30 10-5, Daily. Off-season by appointment. (406) 252-1289. Admission. plentycoups.org.
Richey, RICHEY HISTORICAL MUSEUM. Local community history of pioneers in a six-building complex. Open Memorial Day
to Labor Day by appointment.
(406) 773-5823. Free.
Roundup, MUSSELSHELL VALLEY HISTORICAL MUSEUM. 524 1st. W. Pioneer era cabin, five-room house, coal mine, 1932 antique
airplane. 7,000 sq. ft. exhibit area. 1-5 Daily. May-Sept. (406) 323-1403.
Free.
Roundup, BULL MOUNTAIN WESTERN & WILDLIFE MUSEUM, 136 Main St., Mon.-Sat. 9-5. (406) 323-1333. Free.
Terry, PRAIRIE COUNTY MUSEUM, 101 S. Logan. Historic banks, steam-heated outhouse, pioneer homestead, NP
depot, caboose, Larsen Memorial Building. Lady Evelyn Cameron photos. Mem. Day
to Labor Day, Wed.-Mon. Closed Tues. (406) 635-4040
Terry, CAMERON GALLERY, Evelyn Cameron photo collection of early eastern Montana. Open Wed.-Mon. in
summer. Winter access by appt. Free.
Wibaux, CENTENNIAL TRAIN CAR, and the Pierre Wibaux and Badlands Cowboy Interpretive Center, built by Pierre
Wibaux in 1892. Museum complex: Pierre Wibaux house museum, antique barber
shop, livery stable. Free tours May-Sept. (406) 796-9969.
Public Art Centers
Glendive, THE GALLERY, 109 N. Merrill Ave. Works of artists from the Glendive, E. MT, and W. ND area.
Originals, prints, gifts and cards. 12-4 M-F year-round. (406) 377-6508. Free.
dcaugallery.org.
Hardin, JAILHOUSE GALLERY. 218 N. Center. Rotating art exhibits, Western & American Indian arts and crafts. Gift shop. Mon.-Sat. 9:30-5:30. (406)
665-3239. Free.
Miles City, CUSTER COUNTY ART & HERITAGE CENTER, WATERWORKS GALLERY. Water Plant Rd., west of town. Eight changing exhibits for 2007 & selections from Permanent Collection, including 1800s vintage photographs. Open
Feb.-Dec., Tues-Sun. 1-5. May-Sept. 9-5 (406) 234-0635. Free.
ccac.milescity.org.