Signature Events

Annual Ernst Peterson Contest Please check in with the Ravalli County Museum team for information regarding the next Annual Ernst Peterson Photography Competition and Exhibit. About Ernst Peterson Renowned photographer and Montana native son Ernst Peterson had a far-reaching reputation who’s photographic works were featured in National Geographic, Field and Stream, Sports Illustrated, Newsweek, Colliers, …

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A Red, White & Blue Christmas Monday, November 11th at 2pm Join us for our annual Veteran’s Day Observance Ceremony and the opening of Gallery of Trees! In Honor of our Veterans, Ravalli County Museum hosts an annual observance. We begin our program at the Doughboy with the laying of the wreaths by Veterans Organizations and …

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October 17th, 24th, and 31st 2020 from 10pm-3am Become a paranormal investigator for the night, gathering evidence and exploring rooms in the Museum that are not on the regular tour! This event is done in the dark, with flashlights, and special ghost hunting equipment. Please bring your cameras. We will ask you to share your findings with …

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41st Annual McIntosh Apple Day Saturday, October 3, 2020  9:00am – 3:00pm Hailed as the Biggest Bake Sale Under the Big Sky, the Annual McIntosh Apple Day Festival is not one to be missed! This time honored and well loved festival was recently named one of Montana’s Best Fall Festivals, by National Geographic Traveler Online and as one of …

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October 3, 2020 5 – 9 pm Enjoy all the sweet and tart goodies that Apple Day has to offer, and then join us for a relaxing and refreshing evening under the stars! Sample delicious cider created by cider makers from the Rocky Mountain northwest, locally catered food, and music. This event will take place on …

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Friday, December 6, 2019 Meet, mingle & shop-6pm, show begins at 6:30pm   Explore a broad variety of old-time & contemporary sounds with Pinegrass musicians, Britt Arnesen & Jack Mauer. Pick up unique Christmas gifts at sale prices & place a bid on our beautiful Christmas trees, decorated by local businesses & organizations. Tickets on …

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40th Annual Bitter Root Day Saturday, June 13, 2020  From 9am – 1pm What is Bitter Root Day? Bitter Root Day is a festival centered around 1 small flower, & the friendship that brings 2 different cultures together. In 1893, at the World’s Fair, in Chicago, people voted for the Bitter Root to become our …

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