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Broadwater County Museum and Library
Our museum focuses on local area history. There are many exhibits, including those concerning mining, dental, a homestead cabin, a general store, blacksmith shop, and early photographic equipment, large exhibit of barb wire, a rural school, fossils, Lewis and Clark exhibit and the military. There are oral history tapes as well as bound volumes and newspapers (1870 to date).
Also a microfilm reader/printer with local newspapers from 1875 – 1965, local county census records from 1870 – 1930 and hard copies of the Townsend Star – 1897 to date. See the State Bank of Townsend walk-in display and a rural electrification exhibit showing early gasoline/wind charger for a 32 volt system.
No admittance fee. Donations are welcome.
Activities
Antiques, Exhibit, History, Lewis And Clark, Museum, Tour
Services and Amenities
Tour, Unescorted Tour, Books, Gift Shop, Handicapped Accessible, Lewis And Clark, Maps, Parking, Public Restroom
Directions
Located on the first block off the main street (Broadway) at 133 North Walnut. The museum is on the same block as the courthouse, jail, and hospital.
Hours / Season of Operation
Season:
May 15 - September 15
Hours:
Daily: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Contact Information
Broadwater County Museum and Library
Mailing Address:
133 North Walnut
Townsend,
MT 59644
Street Address:
133 North Walnut
Townsend,
MT 59644
Phone: 406-266-5252
Payment / Reservation Information
Payment Methods:
Cash, Personal Check (In State), Personal Check (Out Of State)
Discount Types:
N/A
Reservations:
Reservations Accepted, Reservations Recommended, Walk-Ins Welcome
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