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Powell County Museum

Deer Lodge Montana

Listing Type: Museum
City: Deer Lodge Montana
Region: Southwest Montana
406-846-1694



The story of Deer Lodge unfolds when you step into the Powell County Museum of local history. Experience what life was like in early Montana through the displays and photos of the area. See authentic Mastodon bones uncovered in a gravel quarry outside of town, or the collection of antique slot machines and juke boxes. Other exhibits include antique gun, knife and sword collections. On the lower level is a photo equipment display and more than 22,000 photos of events and people from Powell County.

Directions: Powell County Museum is located on Main Street in Deer Lodge off Interstate I-90 using Exits 184 or 187. It is located in the Old Montana Prison Complex, which houses six unique museums inside its historic prison walls. The complex includes the Old Montana Prison, Montana Law Enforcement Museum, Powell County Museum, Frontier Montana Museum, Yesterday's Playthings, and the New Vintage Car and Transportation Museum.

Powell County Museum
1106 Main Street, Deer Lodge, MT 59722

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