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Historical Museum at Fort Missoula
Historical Museum at Fort Missoula Review
Fort Missoula, at the western edge of town, was established in 1877 at the height of the U.S. Army's conflict with the Nez Perce, led by Chief Joseph. The museum's indoor and outdoor exhibits, including 13 historic structures relocated from nearby sites, depict and explain the early development of Missoula County. The black 25th Infantry of bicycle soldiers arrived in 1888 to test bicycles for military use; near-life-size photos depict the soldiers during an expedition to Yellowstone National Park's Mammoth Terraces. Uniforms and artifacts are also on display. They ultimately rode one-speed bicycles from Missoula to St. Louis. Guided tours are available by appointment.
- Address: Fort Missoula, Bldg. 322, accessed via South Ave., Missoula, MT, 59804 | Map It
- Phone: 406/728-3476
- Cost: $3
- Hours: Memorial Day--Labor Day, Mon.--Sat. 10--5, Sun. noon--5; Labor Day--Memorial Day, Tues.--Sun. noon--5
- Website: www.fortmissoulamuseum.org
- Location: Missoula
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