Wow. There are antique stores with more than you can absorb, mostly of the junky stuff, and then…read morethere are places like this: an antique store with what might be a specifically curated stash of things old, but still in good shape and still useful. Of course, there are still some campy items, but when they're strategically placed and don't become the rule, it makes for an interesting place of exploration. I was for some reason, drawn to all the cast iron pans -- all old, probably seasoned from years of use in nearby ranches and farms. I'm sure they each had a story. Getting the story was the challenge, though. And if a story is what you want, the owners have them, if you have patience. Like some small towns, there's a certain reticence with out of towners. That's easily overcome by either ignoring it, or facing it head on with asking lots of questions. Interest or money or sometimes both, talks -- everywhere. Stop in. Enjoy the nice antiques, and be sure to get the story that goes with them. It'll be worth it.

Neat selection of antiques. Friendly husband and wife team. Look for goodies and stay for stories!read more

I have been to this museum numerous times and enjoy it every time I go each year. I love looking…read moreat the antiques and learn about the history of the Bair Family. This is a MUST SEE!!!

Closed for the season after Labor Day. Still, plenty to see on the outside including the captions…read more Of course, Lewis and Clark passed by here. The view is amazing, the grounds are lovely and it's absolutely worth a stop as it is right next to the highway. [Review 20812 overall - 75 in Montana - 1796 of 2023.]

From the owner: Featuring the story of Sweet Grass County from the earliest settlers to modern day Big Timber…read more Come see our Cobblestone Village, one room school house, Norwegian Stabbur, blacksmith shop, Fjare Homestead Cabin and more. Upon arrival you will see the Lewis & Clark Native Plant Garden--one of the only ones left in the state. Paintings on display from the late Jack Hines depict the scene in Sweet Grass County from ice age to homesteading days. Bring the kids! We offer a variety of scavenger hunts to introduce them to SGC history in a fun-filled way. Exhibits include: Ranch brands, Stetson Chap Collection, Native American Artifacts, Cremer Rodeo, Sweet Grass County Archaeology, Sheep and Wool History, Fires, fires, fires, Mining industry, and extensive local research and archives. Our museum features free WiFi, a picnic area, free admission (donations are appreciated!), a gift shop filled with books, rocks, souvenirs, locally made items and more! Our parking lot is large enough to accommodate large travel trailers as well!

Very interesting museum with lots of local history. Many of the items were donated from local…read morefamilies. Thank you Dawn for the wonderful tour!

It's a small museum but very nice. As my husband lived in Livingston as a child and his grandfather…read moreworked at the roundhouse, it was especially interesting. The guide was very friendly and informative. I especially liked the history of movies made here.

We selected this venue sight unseen because we loved the location and unique setting. As an…read moreout-of-state couple planning a destination micro-wedding, we understood the importance of communication and organization and worked hard to meet every requirement throughout the planning process. From the beginning, we communicated that our wedding would be held on a Saturday afternoon from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. We met every deadline, completed every checklist, and provided all requested vendor contracts through the venue's shared Google Drive. Our original plans included catering, a bartender, and wedding cake. Approximately one month before the wedding, after receiving permission, we added a photo booth vendor. During our site visit, we clearly discussed our timeline, guest count, and event needs. We were told that being slightly over the stated guest count limit of 40 would not be an issue. Unfortunately, it later became apparent that important details from that meeting may not have been documented. One of our biggest concerns arose when we submitted our final timeline and were then informed that the museum would remain open to the public during portions of our wedding. This was unexpected and created significant stress during the final stages of planning. As the wedding approached, communication became increasingly difficult. Questions that had already been answered often had to be revisited, and it frequently felt as though information provided in writing was not being reviewed. Because we lived six hours away in another state, we even had our photographer assist with communications in an effort to keep planning on track. There were also several operational issues during setup and on the wedding day. We received conflicting information regarding beverage delivery and storage, our bartender was not informed where beverages had been placed, guests received little guidance regarding parking, and the PA system was not functioning when the ceremony was scheduled to begin. We also encountered challenges coordinating placement of the photo booth and cake delivery, resulting in last-minute adjustments that could have been avoided with clearer communication. The venue itself is beautiful and provided a wonderful backdrop for our wedding. However, the planning and coordination experience was significantly more stressful than it needed to be. Future couples, especially those planning destination weddings, would benefit from clear written documentation of all conversations, detailed confirmation of event logistics, and early clarification regarding public access, setup requirements, and day-of venue support. While our wedding day was ultimately beautiful thanks to our vendors, family, and friends, the venue coordination process was the most challenging part of our wedding planning experience. What was most disappointing was our attempt to address these concerns after the wedding. On the Monday following the event, we contacted the Executive Director hoping to provide feedback and better understand what had happened. Instead of discussing the communication and customer service concerns we experienced, much of the conversation focused on the venue's staffing costs and the amount of staff time allegedly spent supporting our event. During that conversation, we were repeatedly told that "it is human nature to take advantage" and that we had received "a screaming deal." The Executive Director also stated that the package we booked had since been discontinued and suggested the venue may move to a time-and-materials pricing model in the future. The implication seemed to be that our event had required significantly more effort than anticipated. However, when we asked what specific staff time had been spent on our wedding or requested documentation supporting those claims, no data or records were provided. Throughout the planning process and our post-event discussion, there appeared to be a recurring pattern of responsibility being shifted elsewhere when issues arose. Questions that had already been answered resurfaced, information we had submitted appeared not to have been reviewed, and operational challenges were often attributed to vendors, staffing, or circumstances rather than acknowledged as communication or coordination breakdowns. As customers, we were not seeking compensation or special treatment. We simply hoped for acknowledgment of the challenges we experienced and a constructive conversation about how similar issues could be avoided for future couples. Unfortunately, we left the conversation feeling that our concerns were minimized rather than genuinely heard and addressed. A beautiful venue should be matched by strong communication, accountability, and customer service. While our wedding day was ultimately successful thanks to our other exceptional vendors, family, and friends, the venue coordination and nontransparent experience was by far the most difficult part of our wedding planning journey.

Dinosaurmania and a little Montana history added in . Planetarium too…read more Time walk thru history and learn geology , plate tectonics , plates and animals. Big Mike us star but the triceratops's are pretty cool too

I have been to a lot of museums and this one was just OK. Kinda pricey for the exhibits they had…read more Kids area was truly for small kids which again is unusual as adults/parents are usually able to engage in activities that are educational and fun for kids and adults like. This seemed more like a play area. Dinosaurs were cool and the frog exhibit with the live frogs you have to find in their habitat was my favorite exhibit. Free parking. You could spend a couple of hours there at the most.

Am I a nerd? Yes. Do I drag my travel partner to odd museums? Also yes. This was one that I wasn't…read moreabout to miss. It's in an office building, oddly perfect for a computer and robotics museum. It appears to be staffed by IT college students who are just as excited to talk tech as I am to listen to them talk tech. They geek out about the evolution of the tablet and how far computer memory and storage has come-and you can see some of the early iterations of computers here! It may not be the most interactive or hands-on museum, but it does help bring some of the textbook information to life, which is pretty cool. Even coming from a nerd.

Very cool trip thru the history of information flow...cuneiform tablet, antitykra machine,…read moreGutenberg press with books, enigma machine, robots, early computing, current computing...very fun

The staff here was so friendly and the museum was incredibly informative and interesting. Would…read moredefinitely recommend and visit.

Awesome little museum to see if you are in Bozeman. Several artifacts from the area, mock up rooms,…read morelots to read and a video to see the history of the area. It is housed in an old jailhouse so the kids enjoyed being locked up for a minute. Only $5 for adults and kids are free.