Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana, located at 69316 Highway 93, is two miles south of the junction with Highway 212 (leading to Charlo and the National Bison Range) and is eight miles north of St. Ignatius.The beautiful log-faced building is directly across the highway from the Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge. A gift shop offers a wide selection of items from Montana artisans and craftspeople, plus a large selection of books and other gift items.
Built in 1998, the 11,000 plus square foot museum memorializes the history and culture of the Flathead Indian Reservation and early Montana with four rooms of artifacts, historical photographs, a selection of stunning beadwork, guns, bows and arrows and a diorama room filled with mounted wildlife and an Indian camp circa 1880.
Also on the property is an approximately one-eighth mile long nature trail with a spectacular view of the Mission Mountains. Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, $5 for students, $3 for children ages 6 to 12 years of age and no cost for children under 6 when accompanied by an adult. Group rates are also available.
Hours + Season of Operation
Season: March 1 — October 31
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Saturday
Reservations
Group Reservations Required
Reservations Accepted
Walk-ins Welcome
Payment Methods
Cash
Master Card
In-State Personal Check
Visa
Activities
American Heritage
Ancient Art
Antiques
Art
Art Gallery
Cultural
Education
Exhibit
Heritage
History
Museum
Music
Native Art
Nature Area
Tour
Western Art
Wildlife Viewing
Services Offered
Air Conditioning
Books
Fireplace
Gift Shop
Handicapped Accessible
Huckleberry Products
Internet Access Wireless
Interpretive Display
Jewelry
Made In Montana Products
Major Credit Cards
Merchandise
Montana Souvenirs
Motorcoach Parking
Music
Non-smoking
Parking
Picnic Tables
Public Restroom
Restaurant Within 2 Blocks
Toilets
Trail
Unescorted Tour
