Our Mission

The Legacy of the West, Preserved.

Proudly located in the heart of Columbus, MT, Museum of the Beartooths strives to collect, preserve and share the rich history of Stillwater County.

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We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who attended and helped make the 2023 Stillwater Brewfest a success.

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Current Happenings

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Thank You
June 27, 2023

Thank You

On behalf of the Board of Directors for the Stillwater Historical Society, we would like to take this opportunity to thank the Stillwater County Commissioners,…

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Part time position announcement
April 4, 2023

Part time position announcement

Be part of the team at the museum to keep Stillwater County history alive! Bring in a cover letter of intent along with a resume…

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Montana Cultural Trust
We are funded in part by coal severance taxes paid based upon coal mined in Montana and deposited in Montana’s cultural and aesthetic projects trust fund.