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ARLEE
Arlee/Jocko Valley Museum
Although our museum is closed until Summer 2019, please drive by and see our beautiful outdoor Veteran’s Memorial.
ST. IGNATIUS
St. Ignatius Mission Church St.
Ignatius Mission Church winter hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily. The Church is known for its murals, which were damaged when a 100-year-old support beam cracked. Repair and restoration on the murals began mid-July and continues through mid-November. Scaffolding is moved as the work progresses in the balcony and on the left side altar (Blessed Virgin side). The gift shop in the original Jesuit log cabin is closed for the winter. The repairs to the Sister of Providence home will be completed shortly, and it will remain open during the winter.
Fort Connah
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Four Winds Indian Trading Post
Come visit the historic Four Winds Indian Trading Post in the original log building that was built in the 1870s by Duncan McDonald, the son of Angus McDonald, the famous Hudson’s Bay Company fur trader. Shop our large selection of beads, beadwork, craft supplies, moccasins, herbs, Native American books, CDs and artifacts. We are located three miles north of St. Ignatius on U.S. Highway 93 and open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
CHARLO
Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana
After a busy season, the Ninepipes Museum is closing its doors for the winter and will reopen March 1, 2019. Many thanks are given to our neighbors and visitors from afar for supporting us. The museum’s 19th annual fundraiser, the Black Tie Dinner, is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019. Please call us at 406-644-3435 for tickets and if you have items to donate for our silent and live auctions. We will be happy to make reservations for group tours throughout the winter season.
RONAN
Garden of the Rockies Museum
We are closed for the season. We look forward to seeing you when we are open Memorial Day through Labor Day 2019.
PABLO
The People’s Center & Museum
The People’s Center had a busy summer and fall. We appreciate everyone for stopping to visit our museum and learn about tribes. Our winter hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily. Visit the museum and see the new exhibits on horse culture, historic photos, fur trading and modern tribal government, along with hands-on activities. Shop the large selections of local tribal beadwork, beading supplies, native art and crafts, moccasins, native design blankets, shorts and hoodies and much more. We continue our Friday Traditional Arts and Crafts Day, which is open to all for beading, sewing and creating, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Owned and operated by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, we are the voice of the Salish, Pend d’Oreille and Kootenai tribes’ histories, stories, cultures and traditions. We are located in Pablo along U.S. Highway 93. We welcome you all.
POLSON
Miracle of America Museum
The Miracle of America Museum has had visitors from all 50 states, 50 different countries and seven Canadian provinces so far this year. Items from the museum collection have been loaned to the Port Polson Players for two different productions. Recent additions include rare guns to the WWI and WWII military displays, the photo shop and the cherry industry display. Various restoration projects are in the works if any volunteer-minded persons would like to inquire to see if they match their interest or expertise. Watch for a museum fundraising yard sale to be held next door at Mangel’s Machine Works, soon.
Polson Flathead Historical Museum
Although we are now closed for the winter, we had a very successful year with visitors from across the USA, Canada, Mexico, Russia, Japan, Sweden, United Kingdom and more. We look forward to seeing you when we reopen in 2019 on May 15.
