Unfortunately, when I visited the official visitor's center and museum were closed due to…read morerenovations taking place. Therefore, the visitor's center was temporarily relocated to a trailer next to the bathrooms. I didn't really have a good idea about the battle, so I was hoping to learn more while visiting. The visitor's center didn't provide much in the way of this due to space limitations, so I was hoping the audio driving tour would come in handy. I was disappointed though, since the audio tour seemed a little incoherent and disjointed. It didn't provide a good picture of the battle or of the background, unlike the other audio battlefield tours I have went on. The stops did not correlate to what the audio was speaking about, and so I felt like that was a lost chance of integrating the history of that particular location. Otherwise, it was peaceful to visit the national cemetery and reflect on the history of the nation.

The visitors center was torn down & is being rebuilt. There wasn't much to see here except the…read morefield & a trading post with authentic Crow handicrafts, books, T-shirts ... We are in the Crow Nation where 8,000 Indians live today. This is the site of the 1876, Battle of the Little Bighorn, near Crow Agency, Montana. It serves as a memorial to those who fought in the battle Custer's 7th Cavalry & the Lakota Cheyenne Indians. Custer National Cemetery is on the battlefield and is part of the national monument. Custer was buried here but was reinterred in West Point. This was the last war that the indigenous peoples won; they lost their land & everything! Annually they come back here to celebrate the battle won. In 1999, five red granite markers denoting where warriors fell, were placed on the battlefield for Cheyenne warriors Lame White Man & Noisy Walking. An Indian Memorial was designed in 1997, a sandstone circular low wall.

What a view of history. The Museum is on the field where Custer's Last Stand hastened. The…read morebattlefield was long and stretched many miles. The Museum had a lot of artifacts from that era, including Custer's famous gloves that he was found in. The Museum also has the largest collection of photographs during that era and came with stories. There's also an interesting video that they show. The Museum is small, but it contained a lot of stuff. The gift shop is way bigger and carried a lot. The staff at the museum are all history buffs with degrees in U.S. History. I know Custer was a US war hero (fighting for the Union during the Civil War), but you couldn't help think how wrong it was of him and his men to try to uproot the Native Americans. Reading through the museum, I just thought how wrong it was for Custer to attack the Native Americans. I understand they thought it was Manifest Destiny but this museum really makes you think about who was in the right and who was in the wrong. Overall, the museum is great for those history buffs. The downside is no photos inside the museum which makes sense cuz they don't want to have flash kill their photos & people to post all their stuff. Admission is $7.50 adult Parking is free If you keep going on the road for 4 miles you get to the national park which has the monument and other battlefield information.

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What a great little museum in down town Billings (across the street from the coolest pawn shop I…read morehave ever been in, btw!), so glad we decided to stop in! We were fortunate to get parking right up front although I'm sure it gets really tricky considering its down town. I appreciate the architecture, the building itself is really beautiful. There are 2 floors, the main floor has a couple of side rooms, and downstairs there was an area where little ones could color and try out a pair of maracas (these went along with the Hispanic heritage theme). There are stairs as well as an elevator so it is ADA accessible. I believe the cost was 5 dollars per adult, 3 for students and kids. Totally worth it, I'd recommend anyone to pay this museum a visit!

It was "just okay" as a Heritage Center…read more We're in town for a day and decided to check out the Western Heritage Center. We thought we'd see and learn quite a bit about western heritage and culture. And there was a bit of that here but not much. There was a large art installation and info on the life of Ben Steele, a former Japanese POW, turned artist and art instructor. We did enjoy learning about Mr Steele and his life. There was some information about Yellowstone National park but related mostly about bears. There was some information about Native American Indians. We paid $5 for one adult and $3 for one senior. We felt the price was about right and while we enjoyed learning about Mr Steele, we were left a bit puzzled about this Western Heritage Center.

What a nifty little museum located at the Billings Airport! If you're a couple hours early for your…read moreflight, you should check in, then walk across the parking lot to this place. First, don't be fooled by its small size (looking from the outside). Besides the first floor and the patio exhibits, there's a basement level full of displays. In fact, it's one of the best displays of Native American artifacts I've seen in a long time. I'm not sure if they have a parking lot or not. If not, you can always park in the terminal parking lot. This little museum is FREE! However, they take donations and if you like it (like I did), I encourage you to throw in a few bucks. Enjoy!

I loved this place it has a lot of artifacts and cool guns. It is also free you can also watch a…read morelittle video and there is also a cool train outside

What a fabulous museum. Well worth the hour or so it takes to go through it. Great local artists…read moredisplayed!!!

Nice small modern art museum. They received a grant so it's free - she said for the next couple…read moreyears. A nice variety of work. The had a small area with children's art which I loved, as I got hooked on art while young. They have an artist in residence program - very cool. It's In another small building behind the main building. There was an artist, with her installation, available while I was there. Easy walk from downtown hotel but I saw ample parking. The had a piece by Alexander Upshaw 2023. In the text regarding the tribal regalia- they state for the photos (long ago) he used "costumes" You have to be careful with the word costumes. If the pieces are from their regalia you don't use "costumes". Costumes are for dressing up for Halloween. I think the text was saying the photographer took a native Americans from a tribe and dressed them in regalia which actually belong to a variety of tribal nations. An education explanation should be included here. Consult your local tribes so it's proper. Adornment is of if talking about a necklace, dress which is used for everyday wear.

Pompeys Pillar National Monument (near Billings, MT), late June, 2026. "On July 25, 1806, William…read moreClark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition visited Pompeys Pillar, carving his name and date upon the rock." "Today, visitors can stand in the footsteps of Captain Clark while looking at his signature, visit the monument's magnificent visitor center, walk along the Yellowstone River, enjoy an interpretive program led by a skilled ranger, or stand on top of Pompeys Pillar and take in the beautiful scenery of Yellowstone County, Montana." Pompeys Pillar is also one of the many significant sites along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. We were driving cross-country, and the long day of driving would be taking us from Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota to Red Lodge, Montana. We tend to visit national parks, monuments, wildlife refuges, national grasslands, and other federally-managed sites as we travel. We had picked up a brochure for Pompeys Pillar at a Visitors Center, and had been seeing some signs for the attraction along the interstate, so we planned this to be our afternoon touring and rest stop. Finding the National Monument was easy, with it being just a few miles off I-94. However, upon reaching the entrance station, a ranger informed us that the vehicle entrance was already closed for the day. While the brochure indicated that the main gate would be open until 4:30, it was already closed at 3-something. The issue appeared to be under-staffing. He did offer us the opportunity to "walk-in" (free, dawn to dusk daily), but we simply didn't have enough time on our schedule for the 45 walk (each way) plus an exploration of the area. So, unfortunately, all we did was to take a few photos from near the entrance station. While we were there, at least three other cars (all with out-of-state plates) were likewise turned away.

We love our National Parks, Monuments and sites and have been fortunate to visit several through…read morethe years. I was excited to stop at Pompey's Pillar and get some more info on the Lewis & Clark expedition and anything else the NPS wants to share. Sadly, at 3pm on a Wednesday in June the gates were locked and the entry shack shuttered. It was 85° and the pillar is atleast a 30 minute walk from the gate. We did not come prepared for this type of hike (lots of water, hats, sunscreen). There were several others (at least 5 vehicles) parked by the entrance talking with each other, so we weren't the only disappointed visitors. This National Park site is managed by BLM and I'm not sure if it is manned at any time now. There have been a lot of cost saving measures taken in the NPS recently and I don't know if this location is a recepient of such measures. If you come this way plan on hiking in from the entrance just in case. Sadly I won't be by this way again soon. I wonder if those others will be.

Such a fascinating experience. The Moss history and stories were interesting, so much to learn, but…read morenot enough time. The family definitely left a mark in Billings, although they weren't originally from Montana, their mansion design, architecture, and layout, was created through the use of a combination of studies within different cultures. That's present in the woodwork, tapestries, artwork on the wall and so much more. It's a work of art in itself, a beautifully executed masterpiece. When you walk through, you can somewhat imagine what it must have looked like then, without asphalt streets and driveways- staff were also really sweet and shared more stories during the walk through as well. They also have a cute little gift shop upon entering, first floor. Bought a few little items. Would highly recommend.

Beautiful with amazing history for Billings. My son and his…read morewife were married in the Conservatory. With all the beautiful flowers we didn't need to do anything more.

The museum was interesting but the guy that first greeted us was not real friendly. He bordered on…read morerude. The men get to use a poet a potty outside unless you pay the $7.50 to go through the museum, which was interesting.

What a gem! Park is well laid out with a magnificent view and sunset. It is well maintained and…read morethe hosts very welcoming. They offered homemade pizza and ice cream Friday night. After weeks on the road it was such a treat and we enjoyed socializing with fellow travelers. Thank you!

Great campground with nice flowers and private sites with a tree and a nice grassy area in each…read moresite. I really liked the site on the end where we stayed. They were gravel but it was well maintained and not muddy at all. Two beautiful hiking trails in the hills next to the campground and a frisbee golf course. The staff were really nice and they give you free ice cream when you check in! There's a little coffee/baked goods store at the entrance that is sometimes open. Highly recommend.