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Missouri River Country Region
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Fort Peck Dam Interpretive Center & Museum - The Center features exhibits on wildlife of the C. M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge, paleontology; including a cast of the Tyrannosaurus rex known as Peck’s Rex, Fort Peck Dam construction history, boomtowns, and homesteading. The Center also showcases the two largest aquariums in Montana, displaying native and game fish of Fort Peck Lake and the Missouri River. Valley County Pioneer Museum - Valley county has a very rich, colorful, and eventful history. Ranging from Lewis and Clark to cowboys and Indians, the railroad, Ft. Peck dam, and the site of one of the major dinosaur finds of the century, valley county pioneer museum reflects the entire community's history. Garfield County Museum - The museum spotlights the exciting dinosaur discoveries in the nearby Hell Creek fossil beds. An actual Tyrannosaur’s head and a full-size replica of a Triceratops are on display. The 1912 homesteading era is portrayed and includes a schoolhouse and blacksmith shop. Highway 200, Jordan. (406) 557-2519. |
Sheridan County Museum - Sheridan County Museum is dedicated to the preservation of Montana’s pioneer heritage. The museum also displays works of art by local artists. The museum features a mural painted by a local artist, Bob Southland. Measuring 74 by 4 feet, the mural portrays the story of Sheridan County from the time of the early native Americans until the present era. Phillips County Museum - Displays include early plains Indian artifacts, homesteading days, ranching and farming in Phillips County, mining, early day schools, mercantile, doctor's office, and many wildlife mounts. The museum also houses a very fine dinosaur collection and many marine fossils found in the area. |
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