Carbon County Historical Society & Museum

Carbon County Historical Society & Museum Our mission is to preserve and communicate the history, both human and natural, of Carbon County, Mt. Note, we will be open Monday, July 4th.

The Carbon County Museum is open to research Tues-Sat by appointment only, and open to all foot traffic, Tues/Sunday, closed Monday. Carbon County Historical Society & Museum History

History is not just about dates, names, and places. Preservation isn’t just about bricks and mortar. Both are about human values…about relationships between individuals and their communities that stretch from the pas

t through the present to the future. The museum was first established in 1959 by Alice Greenough to house the collection of her world-renowned rodeo family. The Carbon County Historical Society was formed in 1974 and took over the museum facility in 1980. In 1990, the three-story Labor Temple building was gifted to the Carbon County Historical Society by an anonymous donor. The Labor Temple was built in 1909, entirely by the Red Lodge Miners Local No. 1771, and put on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. The historical society reopened the museum's doors with a newly remodeled basement and first floor in 1999.

THIS WEEK! Friday, June 5th, 2026 at 5:00 PMJoin the Carbon County Historical Society & Museum for a book signing and ta...
05/31/2026

THIS WEEK! Friday, June 5th, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Join the Carbon County Historical Society & Museum for a book signing and talk with co- author Kirby Lambert, June 5th, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

*Montana Trivia with the Montana Historical Society following at the One Legged Magpie

*Book Summary*
“A History of Montana in 101 Places: Sites and Stories from the Montana Historical Society ” outlines how community organizations, everyday folks, and local, state and federal governments have made and remade the Last Best Place.

“101 Places” features diverse locations that embody major cultural, economic, and political developments in the history of the state. Battlefields and government buildings appear alongside homes, schools, and taverns. Indigenous cultural sites share space with farms and mines as these places come together to tell Montana’s story.

*Author Bio*
Kirby Lambert worked for almost thirty-seven years at the Montana Historical Society where he served in a variety of capacities—as museum registrar, curator, and Outreach and Interpretation program manager. He is a coauthor of several books and a regular contributor to “Montana The Magazine of Western History.”

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NEXT MONTH!!! Wednesday, June 17th, 2026 at 11:30FIELD TRIP - FINNISH KALEVA PARKJoin the Historical Society for a field...
05/31/2026

NEXT MONTH!!! Wednesday, June 17th, 2026 at 11:30
FIELD TRIP - FINNISH KALEVA PARK

Join the Historical Society for a field trip to the Finnish Kaleva Lodge. Meet at the Museum at 11:30 AM and carpooling to the the lodge north of town. Bring a dish to share for a picnic!
*Free for members. $10 for General Admission.

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THIS WEEK!!!! SATURDAY, June 6th, 2026Join the Carbon County Historical Society & Museum in celebrating Norrine "The Out...
05/31/2026

THIS WEEK!!!! SATURDAY, June 6th, 2026
Join the Carbon County Historical Society & Museum in celebrating Norrine "The Outlaw Queen" Linderman's 96TH Birthday!!
June 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM @ the Roman Theater
Meet the Outlaw Queen herself as we celebrate her incredible 96 years around the sun! Live music by The Friends of Norrine Band, local musicians, and songwriter, Kid Valance, with a bit of yodeling from Norrine!

Enjoy the music video and song created to honor this Carbon County legend at it's official premier on the Roman Theater's big screen!

Cover: $5 or Donate What You Can!

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NEXT MONTH!!! Saturday, June 20, 2026 Music at the Museum - Red Lodge Locals ShowcaseJoin the Carbon County Historical S...
05/31/2026

NEXT MONTH!!! Saturday, June 20, 2026
Music at the Museum - Red Lodge Locals Showcase

Join the Carbon County Historical Society & Museum for Music at the Museum - Red Lodge Locals Showcase!

This event will feature a variety of Red Lodge Local Musicians in a unique & diverse showcase of local talent.

Doors open at 4:30 PM
Music starts at 5:00 PM
Free for members
$5 for General Admission

THIS WEEK!!! Saturday, June 27th 2026Red Lodge Paranormal Ghost InvestigationSaturday, June 27, 20265:00 PM  Carbon Coun...
05/31/2026

THIS WEEK!!! Saturday, June 27th 2026

Red Lodge Paranormal Ghost Investigation
Saturday, June 27, 2026
5:00 PM
Carbon County Historical Society & Museum (map)
Are you fascinated by Red Lodge Ghosts? Join the Carbon County Museum and Red Lodge Paranormal for a suspense filled evening as we explore some of Red Lodge's most haunted locations:

Learn how to use paranormal equipment to talk with spirits!

Please bring:

- Walking shoes

- Warm Clothing

- Personal Transportation to cemetery required

20 tickets available! $50 per person.

Purchase Tickets HERE
https://www.carboncountyhistory.com/admission-tickets/red-lodge-paranormal-ghost-investigation

This is an +18 up event.

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NEXT MONTH!!! Friday, June 12, 2026 @ 5:00 PM Carbon County Historical Society & Museum Celebrate the 90th Anniversary o...
05/31/2026

NEXT MONTH!!! Friday, June 12, 2026 @ 5:00 PM
Carbon County Historical Society & Museum

Celebrate the 90th Anniversary of the Beartooth Highway with Jon Axline!

Jon Axline is the soon-to-be retired long-time historian and interpretive marker coordinator at the Montana Department of Transportation. Long ago, he graduated from Montana State University (Go Bobcats) with an MA in American history. Jon has published a number of articles and books on a variety of Montana history subjects ranging from dinosaurs, historic bridges, to cold war sky watchers, and, most recently, a flying saucer film. He lives in Helena with his wife, Lisa, Corgi, an Australian Shepherd, and a very spoiled dachshund.

* FREE for Members $5 General Admission *

NEXT WEEK! Friday, June 5th, 2026 at 5:00 PMJoin the Carbon County Historical Society & Museum for a book signing and ta...
05/30/2026

NEXT WEEK! Friday, June 5th, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Join the Carbon County Historical Society & Museum for a book signing and talk with co- author Kirby Lambert, June 5th, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

*Montana Trivia with the Montana Historical Society following at the One Legged Magpie

*Book Summary*
“A History of Montana in 101 Places: Sites and Stories from the Montana Historical Society ” outlines how community organizations, everyday folks, and local, state and federal governments have made and remade the Last Best Place.

“101 Places” features diverse locations that embody major cultural, economic, and political developments in the history of the state. Battlefields and government buildings appear alongside homes, schools, and taverns. Indigenous cultural sites share space with farms and mines as these places come together to tell Montana’s story.

*Author Bio*
Kirby Lambert worked for almost thirty-seven years at the Montana Historical Society where he served in a variety of capacities—as museum registrar, curator, and Outreach and Interpretation program manager. He is a coauthor of several books and a regular contributor to “Montana The Magazine of Western History.”

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NEXT MONTH!!! Friday, June 19, 20269:00 AM 5:00 PMCarbon County Historical Society & Museum Join the Carbon County Histo...
05/30/2026

NEXT MONTH!!! Friday, June 19, 2026
9:00 AM 5:00 PM
Carbon County Historical Society & Museum
Join the Carbon County Historical Society & Museum as we bring back one of our most beloved events, the Geology Ecology of the Beartooth Pass Tour for the 90th year of the Beartooth Highway!
Pre-Registration Required
Tickets $50 - Purchase online or at the Museum
Bring your lunch!
This will be an all day trip into the Beartooth Mountains, Please be prepared with proper clothing for the weather and good footwear for short, informative walks. Limited space is available for this trip and carpooling should be anticipated. Trip leaders include Red Lodge’s Douglas Reynolds (ecology), YBRA and RMC’s Jacob Thacker (geology).

https://www.carboncountyhistory.com/admission-tickets/geology-ecology-tour-of-the-beartooth-mountains

Address

224 N Broadway Avenue
Red Lodge, MT
59068

Opening Hours

Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

(406) 446-3667

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