Gallatin History Museum
A local history museum in the former county jail built in 1911, where cells, a gallows replica, and a pioneer log cabin tell the story of Bozeman’s frontier past.
The museum is housed in the former Gallatin County Jail at the west end of Main Street. The brick building dates from 1911 and retains its original cells and a replica of the gallows. Exhibits cover Native peoples, the Bozeman Trail and pioneer era, and the growth of the railroad and the university town. In the backyard stands a pioneer log cabin that was moved here. Admission is about $10, and a visit takes about an hour. Opening hours differ between summer and winter, so check before you go.
Opening hours
Approx. Tue–Sat 10:00–16:30 (extended in summer)
Nearby sights
- Main Street Historic District
- Museum of the Rockies
- American Computer & Robotics Museum
- The M Trail
- Bozeman Hot Springs
- Bridger Bowl
- Montana Grizzly Encounter
- Hyalite Canyon