The Long Way
Flathead County
A historic photograph showing a large building exterior with vintage automobiles parked in front.
Plate I. Gaylord Hotel historic photo, Columbia Falls History Museum. From columbiafallshistoricalsociety.org
A black and white photograph of a historic steam locomotive outdoors.
Plate II. Shay locomotive photo, Columbia Falls History Museum. From columbiafallshistoricalsociety.org

Columbia Falls History Museum

Columbia Falls, Flathead County, Montana. Historical society.

Details

Map. Columbia Falls, Flathead County, Montana. Larger map
Where
639 9th Street West, Columbia Falls, MT 59912. Directions
When
Fourth Friday of every month at 9am; presentation events on the third Monday at 6:30 PM (see history; e.g., Monday September 21, 2026 6:30 PM, Monday October 19, 2026 6:30 PM).
Getting there
Next to Dairy Queen.
Fees
Admission is completely free! We operate entirely on a donation-based system.
Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Access
Mailing address: P.O. Box 892, Columbia Falls, MT 59912 (no packages or mail at the museum).
Walk-in or reserve
By Appointment: Call 406-249-8198 to schedle an appointment.
Phone
406-249-8198
Website
columbiafallshistoricalsociety.org
Managed by
President: Peg Sorensen; Vice President: Arlette; Secretary: Craig Blair; Treasurer: Steve Skyberg.
Established
2007.

Donated Photos Photo Gallery of historical photographs from Columbia Falls and the surrounding area: R.W. Main & Company, Catholic Church Illustration, Columbus School, Northern International Improvement Co., Gaylord Hotel, Gaylord Fire Aftermath, Columbia Falls Depot, Hungry Horse News 1951.

Sources