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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Event

5th Annual Stillwater Brewfest

Join us for this year’s Stillwater Brewfest – a benefit for the Museum of the Beartooths. Enjoy local breweries, food trucks, and live music by El Wencho.

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Our museum exists purely through contributions by our generous donors.

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Invest in our local community and help to “Preserve the Past for the Future”.

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Current Happenings

Latest News

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…

History of Rapelje Installation
February 4, 2022

History of Rapelje Installation

Today the museum, with the help of John Zinne, installed the “History of Rapelje” exhibit in the Stockman Café! Check it out next time you…

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