About Us....

 
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Text Box: "COME GROW WITH US" CAMPAIGN 2002 began an exciting time in the life of the Museum as we embarked upon the process of purchasing additional property adjacent to the current Museum building for the purpose of expanding. In 2003 a building fund was set up for those wishing to donate to the project and today grants are being sought. The new addition will house our Paleontology Department, and will allow for the expansion of additional exhibits. All those interested are invited to COME GROW WITH US..... For information concerning how you can become a part of our "Come Grow with Us" Campaign write Carter County Museum, 306 N. Main Street, P.O. Box 445, Ekalaka, MT 59324-0445.  

 

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Text Box: Summer Season April 1 - Nov 30 Weekdays: 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday Weekends: 1pm - 5pm Winter Season Dec 1 - Mar 31 Weekdays: 9am - noon & 1pm - 5 pm Tuesday - Friday Weekends: 1pm - 5pm Due to the extreme winter conditions we sometimes experience, it is advised that you call before you decide to visit, as we may be closed.  

The Carter County Museum is both a Historical and a Natural History Museum dedicated to the preservation of the past for future generations to experience and to learn from. As George Santayana said..."Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it."

Carter County Museum was founded in 1936, through the efforts of Walter H. Peck, Deloss Hall, and Septon Cady, and other interested area residents, under the auspices of the Carter County Geological Society. Carter County Museum holds the distinct honor of being the first chartered county owned museum founded within the State of Montana.

Located within the town of Ekalaka, this little known museum houses, what we believe to be, some of the finest Paleontological discoveries in the United States; as well as numerous artifacts depicting the lives of Native Americans and the early settlers of Carter County.

Architecturally the museum is quite unique. The oldest portion of the Museum was built in1926, as a working automotive garage. Following its purchase in the 1970's, the original structure was modified and redesigned with the lobby, tower, bathrooms and back section being added. The beautiful petrified wood which you will see used in the design throughout the museum was donated by area ranchers. Rankin Dean, a local carpenter, along with Marshall Lambert, then Museum Director, dedicated themselves to the design and development of the beautiful building which exists today.

Admission to Carter County Museum is FREE, we operate solely on a 1.5 mil county tax levy, funds generated from our Gift Shop and the generous donations of our visitors, patrons and annual supporters.

Come & experience Southeastern Montana's past with us.

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

 

 
       
 

 

To contact us:

Carter County Museum

306 N. Main Street

Ekalaka, Montana 59324-0445

Phone: (406) 7756886

  

Text Box: MEMBERSHIP Carter County Geological Society, parent organization of the Carter County Museum, meets the first Thursday of each month, 7:30 pm, at the Museum. A social Hour with refreshments follows the business meeting. Meetings and memberships are open to all persons interested in preserving the history of Carter County. Membership Fees are $5 per calendar year (1March - 28 February) . Dues may be sent to Carter County Museum, 306 N. Main Street, P.O. Box 445, Ekalaka, MT  59324-0445 ATT: Membership Chairman