The Long Way
A vintage photograph showing hunted animals hanging outside a wooden barn.
Plate I. Historic photo of barn, Jefferson Valley Museum. From jeffersonvalleymuseum.org
An interior view of a museum featuring mannequins in military uniforms.
Plate II. Military exhibit, Jefferson Valley Museum. From jeffersonvalleymuseum.org
A museum display of western tack, branding irons, and historical photographs inside a building.
Plate III. Historical displays at Jefferson Valley Museum. From jeffersonvalleymuseum.org
Two mannequins in wedding dresses stand in an interior room with a stained glass window.
Plate IV. Exhibits inside the Jefferson Valley Museum. From jeffersonvalleymuseum.org

Jefferson Valley Museum

Montana.

Details

Where
303 South Division, Whitehall, MT 59759. Directions
When
Tuesday through Sunday, Memorial Day weekend through Sept. 15, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Season
Season 31 closed; regular schedule returns Saturday, May 29, 2027 and runs through September 15, 2027.
Getting there
Turn south on Division from Legion or other northside cross streets, cross the railroad tracks; museum is about 2.5 blocks on the right (a second set of railroad tracks means you went too far).
Fees
Free; donations greatly appreciated.
Access
Volunteer on duty provides tours; group tours arranged in advance for times outside open hours, at least a 10-day advance request recommended in fall, winter, spring, when the office phone is only checked on Mondays.
Phone
406-287-7813
Established
1995 (restored barn opened as the museum).

More than 10,000 artifacts on display; museum operated by volunteers and supported by donations, memberships, and grants.

Sources

  1. jeffersonvalleymuseum.org
  2. jeffersonvalleymuseum.org/about