Old Montana Prison Complex

Old Montana Prison Complex The Powell County Museum and Arts Foundation is a local non-profit membership organization which operates the Old Montana Prison as a complex of attractions.
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OLD PRISON - MONTANA AUTO MUSEUM - FRONTIER MONTANA - YESTERDAY'S PLAYTHINGS - POWELL COUNTY MUSEUM - COTTONWOOD CITY - MILWAUKEE RAILROAD. Group Tours and School Tours are available. Call 406-846-3111 for more information. OPEN seven days a week throughout the year. Attractions include:
* Old Montana Prison (includes the 1912 Cell House and Maximum Security)
* Montana Auto Museum (over 160 cars,

from the 1890's to the 1980's)
* Yesterday's Plaything (Toys, dolls and model railroads exhibits)-
* Frontier Montana (Western Memorabilia)
* Powell County Museum (Local history, mining and wood carving collections)-
* Milwaukee Railroad Exhibits (Little Joe E70, E9 36A, caboose, etc.)
* Prison Cow Ice Cream Shop open during summer months

ADMISSION FEE IS GOOD FOR ALL MUSEUMS AND IS VALID FOR 2 VISITS.

07/31/2026
Our first-ever Dinner with the Dead event was a huge success and a ton of fun!!!Thank you to everyone who bought a ticke...
07/31/2026

Our first-ever Dinner with the Dead event was a huge success and a ton of fun!!!

Thank you to everyone who bought a ticket and participated with us. Thank you to the staff of the Old Montana Prison, especially the maintenance crew, for making all the awesome chairs and decorations. And a huge shout-out to BigSkymedium for coming out and being with us. The experience was unforgettable. We can't wait to have you back.

🎭 MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!! 🎭On Sunday, August 2nd, join us in the Old Montana Prison Yard when Montana Shakespeare in the ...
07/28/2026

🎭 MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!! 🎭
On Sunday, August 2nd, join us in the Old Montana Prison Yard when Montana Shakespeare in the Parks returns for a special performance of The Merchant of Venice!

🎟 ADMISSION IS FREE!!! 🎟

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, family, and friends for an enjoyable and unforgettable evening of live theater in one of Montana's most unique historic settings.

A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors for ensuring that we have another great year of Shakespeare in the Park. Your support helps keep this amazing tradition alive for our community.

- BAR Foundation
- Sun Mountain Lumber
- Pioneer State Bank
- Ace Hardware
- Peoples Bank of Deer Lodge
- Herb Laughlin
- Dick Bauman
- John O'Donnell

We can't wait to see you there!!!

The Old Montana Prisons August Pew Pew show is almost here!!!There are still some tables left to purchase, and they are ...
07/28/2026

The Old Montana Prisons August Pew Pew show is almost here!!!
There are still some tables left to purchase, and they are only $25!
Get yours by contacting Rose at (406) 846-3111 or by email at [email protected]

Look what's returning for the spooky season at the Old Montana Prison!!!See you soon 😈😈😈
07/16/2026

Look what's returning for the spooky season at the Old Montana Prison!!!
See you soon 😈😈😈

Address

1106 Main Street
Deer Lodge, MT
59722

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+14068463111

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