Visiting Fort Benton, Montana’s Museums
At Fort Benton’s museums, you’ll explore 200 years of Western and frontier history… from Blackfoot hunts on the northern plains, the passage of Lewis & Clark, the fur and robe trade, the boom of the steamboats and the gold rush, the opening of the range and the homesteaders’ attempts to settle a wild and often harsh land… authentic stories of great adventure and sometimes great tragedies.
Come See Why
National Geographic Traveler’s “Best of the World”
Recommends Fort Benton’s Museums!
How much time should I plan on spending?
We suggest allowing a minimum of 4 hours for the Museum of the Northern Great Plains including the Hornaday Smithsonian Gallery and Homestead Village, a minimum of 1 hour for the Museum of the Upper Missouri, a minimum of 2 hours for Old Fort Benton and a minimum of 11/2 hours for the Missouri Breaks Interpretive Center.
Hours and Open Dates
Historic Old Fort Benton
Starr Gallery of Western Art
Opening May 24, 2024 – Memorial Weekend and close September 30, 2024
10:30 AM to 4:30 PM – Monday through Saturday
12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM on Sunday
Museum of the Northern Great Plains
Homestead Village – Hornaday Smithsonian Bison – Stand Art Gallery
Opening May 24, 2024 – Memorial Weekend and close September 30, 2024
10:30 AM to 4:30 PM – Monday through Saturday
12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM on Sunday
Museum of the Upper Missouri
Opening May 24, 2024 – Memorial Weekend and close September 30, 2024
12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM on Sunday
Upper Missouri River Breaks Interpretive Center
Summer Hours
Open May 24, 2024 – Memorial Weekend and close September 30, 2024
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Tuesday through Saturday
CLOSED SUNDAY & MONDAY – CLOSED LABOR DAY
Call for Appointment 406-622-4000 or 1-877-256-3252
Winter Hours – Call for Appointment
The Bureau of Land Management
Missouri Breaks Interpretive Center
406-622-4000 or
1-877-256-3252
Admission Fees
An admission fee is charged.
Call to inquire about school programs or group tours.
Additional Information
Our brochure will provide you with further information.