The Historical Museum is happy to offer many field trip activities based on Missoula County and Western Montana History. Looking for something slightly different? Check in with the education staff to explore options.
If you have question or would like us to come to you please reach out to Kelli Sinner, Director of Education, at 406-258-3469 or ksinner@missoulacounty.us
Field Trip Tour Stations:
Grounds Tours – abbreviated stops at multiple buildings – take your pick of several short stops on the grounds.
Grant Creek School House – Don’t be late for school 1907 style! Visitors will have the unique one room school house experience.
Homestead Cabin – Travel back in time and explore life on the Homestead.
Transportation – Visit the Drummond Depot, Trolley Barn and Engine #7 Locomotive.
Forestry Tour – Lumberman’s Library Car, Miller Creek Guard Cabin, Crummy Car and outside view of Sliderock Lookout.
Inside the Museum – Guided tour of rotating exhibits.
Learning Through Objects – A hands-on exploration of objects from the education collection.
Art-ifacts! – hands-on experience creating art inspired by history.
St. Michael’s Church – Explore Missoula County’s oldest building, St. Michael’s Church was built in 1863, and has held many different roles in it’s lifetime.
Buffalo Soldiers (25th Infantry Bicycle Corps) – Learn about the incredible journey from Missoula to Missouri, testing the Bicycle as a military technology.
Rocky Mountain Museum of Military History – Visit our neighboring museum.
WWII Alien Detention Center Barracks– Visit two buildings, including new barracks that opened in May 2025 and learn how Italian and Japanese lived while incarcerated at Fort Missoula.
WWII Alien Detention Center Courthouse and Officer’s Row – After visiting the barracks complete your ADC experience with a deep dive into Fort Missoula specific history with a behind the scenes tour of the courthouse and intact grounds still visible in the historic district.
Apple Cider Pressing – FALL ONLY. We appreciate any apple you can bring to press. We invite groups to make apple cider with an old fashioned apple press and the significance of apples in Montana.
Playtime at the Park – Enjoy the playground adjacent to the museum. Recommended for longer days at the Fort. A play break can help kiddos and adults focus on the tours.
Questions???
ksinner@missoulacounty.us or 406-258-3469