Virtual Exhibits

Welcome to the Ravalli County Museum

View this short video to learn about the museum's focus and see snapshots of various exhibits.

55 years ago

Tools of the Trade: The Cron Collection

Jane Cron’s antique tool collection began with the simple thought that she would like a buck saw.

55 years ago

The Discovery Room, Lewis and Clark Meet the Salish

The Discovery room is sponsored by Rob & Terry Ryan. Lewis and Clark Meet the Salish.

55 years ago

Animals and People of The Ice Age

Animals and People of The Ice Age, a part of the museum’s in depth look at Glacial Lake Missoula and…

55 years ago

Ice Age Floods: Discovering Glacial Lake Missoula and Geology in Montana

Ice Age Floods: Discovering Glacial Lake Missoula and Geology in Montana Explore the unique clues in the Bitter Root Valley…

55 years ago

The Montana Cafe, A Downtown Icon

The Montana Cafe, A Downtown Icon The Montana Café sign was the first neon sign in Hamilton and perhaps the…

55 years ago

Clifford Frank Chaney Model Car Collection

Travel back to the early days of auto travel via an enjoyable array of model and toy automobiles from the…

55 years ago

Glacial Lake Missoula

Glacial Lake Missoula, enjoy this exterior exhibit available 365  days 24/7.  The panels disclose historical details that surprise and enlighten.

55 years ago

Life in the West

Life in the West depicts the lifestyle, tools and practices of the early American cowboy, where the sport of rodeo…

55 years ago

Bertie Lord, Photography Studio

Bertie Lord was a Bitter Root Valley early local photographer who lived during the Victorian era. This exhibit depicts the…

55 years ago

Natural History Collection

Explore the rich natural history of the Bitter Root Valley through this display. The majority of the animals shown here…

55 years ago

Miner / Trapper Cabin

Could you live in this Cabin?  This is an example of the kind of log cabin a miner or trapper…

55 years ago

Walk Through The Bitter Root – Hamilton

Take a journey in time through historical Hamilton with trains, apple orchard and farm implements. Logging and agriculture, the early…

55 years ago

Walk Through The Bitter Root – Darby

Take a journey through our neighboring town, historical Darby and the lumber industry of the past.  Logging and agriculture, the…

55 years ago

The Maker Space

The Maker Space A place for active learning for all ages. Supported by the Rapp Family Foundation and the Dennis…

55 years ago