Historic House Museums in Montana

We try to keep this list of historic house museums for Montana current, but it is best to check directly with the museums for their hours and other information. If you know of a historic house museum in Montana that should be listed here, please use our submission form to let us know about it.

Billings

Moss Mansion

Built in 1903 out of red sandstone, the mansion displays original draperies, fixtures, furniture and artifacts from the family of Preston Boyd Moss.

Call for hours • 914 Division Street • (406)256-5100

Hamilton

Daly Mansion

The summer home of Copper Baron and millionaire Marcus Daly, his wife Margaret and their four children has evolved from a two-story farmhouse into a 24,000 square foot mansion with 25 bedrooms and 15 bathrooms in the heart of the Bitterroot Valley.

Open daily 10-5, May-Sep; By appt. rest of year • 251 Eastside Hwy • (406) 363-6004

Helena

Original Governor's Mansion

Built in 1888 by Helena entrepreneur William Chessman as a symbol of his wealth and influence throughout the Helena community. The next two owners, the Larsons and the Conrads, continued the pattern of affluent living. In 1913 the State of Montana acquired this handsome brick mansion as the first official governor's residence for nearly half a century. Between 1913 and 1959, it was home to nine Montana governors and their families.

Open Tue-Sat 12-4 May-Sep; Sat 12-4 rest of the year • 304 North Ewing • (800) 243-9900

Kalispell

The Conrad Mansion

The Conrad Mansion was designed by Spokane architect, Kirtland Cutter, and was completed in 1895. The home's exterior is punctuated by arches, long gables, bay windows and massive native stone chimneys.

Open Tue-Sun 10-5 May 15 to Oct 15 • Woodland Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets East • (406) 755.2166