After breakfast I was looking for things to pass the time to digest while also learning more about…read moreMontana and this museum fit the bill perfectly. This is located right across the Montana State Capitol building. The museum entrance fees are as followed: - $5 (adult) - $1 (children) - $12 (family: 2 adults and immediate children under 19) - free (members) Once you pay your fees you get a sticker and a receipt which you can actually use as admission for two days. You can go in and out during the day as well if you just keep your receipt. There are a good amount of exhibits here, including one about the history of children toys, history of bison and other wildlife in the area, the daily lives of Native Americans, and the journey of Lewis and Clark through Montana. Some of my favorites were reading and seeing clothing, weapons, tipis, and other artifacts that Native Americans used to live, trade, and hunt. You can actually go into a replica of a tipi and sit on one of the chairs like how they would. I also learned about the history of their interactions with Lewis and Clark as they made their way through Montana, including wars that broke out between them and resulted in whites taking over their land and pushing them out. There were also some exhibits about the different tribes in the state and where they lived then and now. This museum was very informative and is exactly what I am looking for when I want to learn about the history of wherever I'm visiting, especially for a small entrance fee. If you're in Helena and looking to learn more about the area I recommend coming here!

This was an excellent visit for our family. The center has a great collection of artifacts from…read moreMontana history. It is right across from the Capital building.

Cute museum but they make you wear masks even if your the only people there. The water table is…read morecool and the wind tubes but its just not worth going if they are going to force their views on you and your kids.

I came to Helena to visit my daughter and grandson.....and she comes here several times a week to…read morelet him play and use the interactive displays. Wow. I couldn't have been more impressed. This place is AMAZING! There is so much to do and all ages are accommodated and planned for. The membership is a deal and the staff was helpful and nice. What a great time we had here and observing the other kids ranging in ages of infant to pre-teen.....I'd say they all loved it as well.

Wonderful in every aspect. Really. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. We were welcomed with a…read moredrink. Our rooms were wonderful and those beds- to die for. The Sunday brunch is not to be missed. Making a return trip in a couple of weeks to include dinner at Maison- can't wait!

Stayed here as a rest stop on a road trip during our leg from Jackson Hole, Wyoming to Kalispel,…read moreMontana. Unfortunately, someone in our party had their flight delayed multiple times. I called the Inn to let them know and they were more than understanding, saying that their restaurant would still be open by the time of our arrival and that they would have a glass of wine waiting for us upon our arrival. We did not arrive until 10:00 PM and received a warm greeting and as promised, the bartender was ready to pour us a glass of wine. We were able to sip it on the lovely outdoor eating area and fall asleep on the most comfortable bedding. Seriously, the beds here are magic. Rooms are very small and do not have A/C. Simply opening the window will suffice to bring in some cool air. Each wing has a communal bathroom. Bathrooms have all amenities needed moreover; each room has a cute bag of travel toiletries per bed. The building itself is both charming and formidable. While I see its potential, it is lacking in some upkeep and restoration. This the only downside. Something to note, there is a train that passes quite frequently and can be heard during all hours. This did not phase me in the slightest because of the wine. My favorite part by far was breathing in the fresh air and exploring the grounds in the early morning. The sky was beautiful and I managed to get in some pretty special photographs. It seriously put a smile on my face to see pigs roaming around and chickens out being chickens... With that being said, I would definitely stay here again should I find myself in the area.

The spirit of Montana through art. Been to to other places but this place has stunning original art.read more

A trip to the walking mall without stopping into the Ghost Art Gallery is just incomplete. I love…read moredropping in here from time to time to check out the art work ----ranging from oils to watercolors, photographs, giclee prints, ceramics, jewelry..... it's all there. This is a "gallery" in pure Montana style, not contemporary or rotating exhibitions, but rather a consistent stock of similar western art - often landscape and wildlife art (I think that's basically all Montana's artists do...). The staff is always very friendly, and there is also a custom frame shop upstairs that does a great job and carries limited edition prints if you can't afford an original. All in all a blessing to Helena's art scene!

Food, service atmosphere, economical, clean and easy to find. Service is great friendly employees…read morethat are more than willing to inform you about local attractions.

With all the crazy websites for delivery or very outdated online menu pictures, you'd think Papa…read moreRays would be the primary website for their own menu, but all they display are five outdated pictures of the bar. When I requested a take-home menu, the uppity counter worker says "...it's online, look for it." After 25 minutes of searching online, we discovered there is no current online menu connected to their website, that would enable us to order from home. I dislike being the person that has to tell them they are missing out on Montana City and Clancy customers, because their competitors routinely post and update their menus, and get the business.

For a sleepy kind of lights out at 8 kind of town, the hotel bar and restaurant at the Delta…read moreMarriott in Helena might be one of the best kept secrets in town. With a massive welcoming fireplace, seating that ranges from bar tops to Cush sofas, 5 gaming sets for the gambler in you, and Happy Hour deals that include a 6 pack for $20 or a 6 pack and a 1 topping pizza for $30, you don't need to be a traveler to come here and enjoy the ambience and drinks. They also sell Chimay, one of the most delightful historical beers I enjoy (150 years of monks perfecting it in Belgium!) Our server recognized us when we came back 2 nights later with a smile and a hey! Welcome back! Look out "Minnesota Nice" Montana might have you beat.

I had steak and broccoli. Steak was done to my wishes and was tasty and tender. Wife had fish and…read morefries and gives it an 8 out of 10. Quiet, small place inside hotel. Was a bit confusing because it didn't say Ridgeline anywhere. We had to ask at hotel desk. Reasonable prices and good service.

There's a great variety of items to paint. They also bring in a ton of seasonal items too. The…read morestaff is friendly and helpful. They do community events for kids like Halloween that my grandson enjoys.

At least one of your employees is very professional! She doesn't appear to enjoy or appreciate her…read morejob at all! The only reason I gave any stars at all is because there is not option to leave no stars at all!

Great little place to go in for a drink or to gamble, small enough that the place has a charm about…read moreit.

A good place to get a drink. Their poker room is first-rate. Also, they have a lot of nostalgic…read moreitems on display. Friendly service and their drinks are not watered down.