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Welcome to the At Fort Missoula, we invite visitors to explore the rich history and culture of western Montana found throughout our 32 park-like acres. Some of Missoula County’s fascinating history you will discover includes: early Fort history dating from its establishment in 1877 in the midst of the Indian Wars; the exploits of the all African American 25th Infantry Bicycle Corps, the century or more of the forest products industry’s culture and innovations; and the World War II internment camp that once held over 2200 Italian and Japanese nationals. Over 20 beautiful preserved historic buildings and structures bring this history to life on our grounds. We feature rotating exhibits designed for every age group exploring a range of thought-provoking historical topics. We also host a variety of fun and educational events throughout the year. Please visit us at the Historical Museum. Your support and interest keeps Missoula’s history alive. More About HMFM Our Events -- Save Our Willamette Buy Lantern Tour Tickets Here -- Our Events How to Help walking tour announcements Dear Friends, Members, and our Community, We are happy to announce we are reopening to the public on June 1st with reduced summer hours. This includes outside exhibits and buildings on the grounds. Reduced Hours of Operation: Monday -Saturday: 10am-4pm Sunday: Noon — 4pm Hours of 10am-12pm will be reserved for vulnerable populations. The Museum will close at 4pm each day for cleaning and sanitizing. We have new safety and cleaning protocols and ask our community to help keep all our staff, volunteers, and visitors safe. Please respect the following guidelines when visiting. We ask all visitors to wear a mask while in the main museum building Please respect physical distancing practices Please sign in with your contact information HMFM will limit the number of visitors in the main museum building to 10 Please take advantage of free hand sanitizer Please respect traffic patterns in our galleries All Collections and/or Book donations accepted by pre-arranged appointment only. NO EXCEPTIONS . Collections donations, contact Ted Hughes: 258-3472, thughes@missoulacounty.us Book donations, contact Matt Lautzenheiser: 258-3471, mlautzenheiser@missoulacounty.us Due to COVID 19 concerns we have suspended all group rentals on site until further notice. If you have questions, please call: Carolyn Thompson, 258-3478 or email cthompson@missoulacounty.us . Our open plan hinges on the community continuing to show no increase in COVID-19 cases and procedures put in place by the Missoula County Health Department and Governor’s Office. If you have any questions or would like to know more about our open plan, safety protocols, hours of operation, collection/book donations, or any other concerns, please contact Matt Lautzenheiser, Executive Director Ph# 406 -258-3471 or mlautzenheiser@missoulacounty.us . Be sure to keep an eye on the ’s Facebook and Instagram sites for daily activities and historical tidbits. Also, as many of you know we rely on your Donations and memberships to keep our state ‘s history preserved and relevant. We understand that these times are not easy for any of us, but if you have the ability to support your local cultural and service institutions, we are especially thankful. As a public organization, our primary concern is the safety and well-being of the Missoula Community. Please remember to physical distance when you are enjoying the Historical Museum. Thank you for your understanding at this challenging time for our country. Stay well, friends. Please stay well, Matt Lautzenheiser, Executive Director -- TODAY'S HOURS: 10AM - 5PM Our Hours Labor Day to Memorial Day Tuesday – Sunday - 12pm – 5pm Closed Monday Memorial Day to Labor Day Monday – Saturday - 10am – 5pm Sunday - 12pm – 5pm Explore HMFM Walking Tour View Upcoming Events View Annual Events How to Help Become a Member Sponsorships Contact Us The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula 3400 Captain Rawn Way Missoula, MT 59804 Phone 406.728.3476 Fax 406.543.6277 Connect With Us SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER about education explore support visit history © 2020 The | 3400 Captain Rawn Way, Missoula, MT 59804...