The Long Way
Lake County
Two wooden teepee frames stand in a grassy field with mountains in the background.
Plate I. Teepee frames, Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana. From visitmt.com
A covered wagon parked on a grassy field with mountains in the background.
Plate II. Covered wagon, Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana. From visitmt.com
An indoor view of a museum gallery displaying artifacts including a feathered headdress in a case.
Plate III. Exhibit gallery, Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana. From visitmt.com
A museum exhibit features a large teepee and mannequins in traditional attire.
Plate IV. Indian camp diorama, Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana. From visitmt.com
A museum diorama featuring figures, tipis, and a painted backdrop.
Plate V. Indian camp diorama, Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana. From web.archive.org

Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana

Charlo, Lake County, Montana. History museum; Seasonal hours.

Details

Map. Charlo, Lake County, Montana. Larger map
Where
69316 US Highway 93, Charlo, MT 69316. Directions
When
10am-5pm in season (Thursday-Sunday April-June and Tuesday-Sunday in summer).
Fees
Adults $9.95; Seniors & Veterans $8.95; Students $7.95; Children (6-12) $5.95; Children 5 & Under FREE.
Access
Handicap accessible. November 2 - April 2 by appointment only. Blue Star Memorial Museum offering free admission to active-duty military, National Guard, and Reserve families Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Phone
(406) 644-3435
Website
ninepipesmuseum.org
Established
1997.

The Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana reflects the spirit of the Flathead Indian Reservation and early Montana settlers with its impressive collection of artifacts, Native American beadwork, western art, photographs, and life-size dioramas of an early trading post, the St. Ignatius Mission Church, as well as an Indian camp and wildlife of the area.

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