A fantastic self guided tour of an old sawmill with related and restored related equipment, much of which is in working order. The military museum is an incredible assortment and collection of items from all wars and conflicts our country has been involved in

This is a wonderful museum. The indoor portion is very good and the outdoor exhibits are outstanding. Especially fun are the discussion with the docents. well worth a half to full day visit.

A decent place to stretch the legs and see some local history.

This was a really neat experience. The buildings on the property were still closed for winter hours. This would be a great place to bring the family to learn about local history. Just check ahead to make sure everything is fully open.

Lots of great stuff to look at (military and forest service exhibits), we were there for 2 hours and its free to get in.

Interesting even though the buildings were all closed. Also the military museum was closed.

Educational field trip that my kids really enjoyed! Trains, saws and quilts. Ecclectic collection for this fort that has a bit of a disturbing history.

Seriously closed!! Stop shutting everything down. The flu is worse than covid!!! Yall keep bowing down to the destroyers you deserve the outcome from it.

Great place to visit. Outside exhibits you can visit.

I thought I would see the original Fort, but it burned down and whats here are many historical buildings brought here for display. The old one room school house was cool as was the saw mill. But the Trolley Barn was locked and I would liked to have gone in, as was the Military Museum!

Great place to walk with your dog or friends.

Great venue for lots of events. I recently attended Prairie Sisters Vintage Market. It was awesome.

This musuem covers many aspects of Missoula history. I am thankful it was open during my visit.

Great working steam lumber mill with a circular saw

Very interesting place to visit for local Missoula, MT history. Nice exhibits inside and interesting buildings outside. At the time we saw a quilt show upstairs. Some very old ones and some beautiful newer ones.

A nice way to spend an hour or two. Several interesting, historic buildings to inspect along with some early logging equipment.

Great spot to check out! So much history here. Whenever anyone comes to town and asks Whats to see here this is my first mention.

So much historical information packed in here! Was much larger than I was expecting. Lots of old logging machinery, a lookout tower, historic buildings, gallery about Thomas Meagher, and a particularly excellent and enlightening exhibit about the internment at Ft Missoula during World War II.Give yourself at least 2 hours to view everything - 3 hours is ideal!

It was pretty cool to check out. Lots of history to look at. Its worth checking out.

Knowledgable and enthusiastic staff and presenter.

An awesome place with some really cool history behind it. Highly recommend a tour :)

A lot going on here! Get that dolly get that deuce!

Unique aspect of Missoula history. Lots to see. The outside walking tour was fun. Nice to get out of the car and stretch our legs.

We very nice small Museum clearly in the growing phase. Inside the building were lots of well-done exhibits of local area history just like youre hoping to see. Plan to spend at least an hour in the main building before Im going outside to the lumber and Equipment exhibits. They have a forest service observation tower that was moved when it was abandoned and set up here. A shay locomotive that it looks like theyre thinking about firing up judging by the work, lots of interesting logging cranes and other tractor equipment from the 1900s 1950s all available to walk through look at it up close to without interference. They have a railroad Depot display with a model train layout, a demonstration lumbermill that they actually operate and lots of other outdoor displays plan to spend a couple hours Outdoors as well as the hour indoors. For a town this size this is a great museum and if youre into this while worth the stop. Just around the corner is a military museum for the area as well so you can spend nearly a day here without leaving.

Very nice museum dedicated to Missoula and Montana in general.

Love, love, love going here. Always learn something new about history. Love it

A truly interesting history lesson exists here.

If you love history of place, you need to come here where Missoula is revealed, including the WWII Japanese concentration camp, etc. Outside find artifacts related to local logging and other historical times in the town. Worth your time. A small fee is required for entrance.

The historical museum at Fort Missoula was founded in 1975 to preserve and interpret the history of Missoula county and Western Montana with an emphasis on education recreation and cultural enrichment.Yhe historical museum operates on 32 acre track of the land that was part of the original Fort Missoula.Additionally, Fort Missoula has a history of army Black Bicycle Corp, Italian, Japanese- Perruvan, and German prisoners of War. Want to know some history, come here.

Great place have to go back after memorial day to see everything.

It is a great museum and the new Thomas Francis Mar exsibit was a cool thing to see.

Cool place!

Fun and historic place. Great for family fun

Wish we had more time to spend looking around. Were going to have to come back.

Great display of the trains used in early logging operations. 8 minute movie will explain how the fort was used mostly during the wars.

Will definitely return to finish exploring, lots of history

If you like Forestry or old school lumberjacks then this is a great place to visit. Old school houses, operational sawmill, lots to see and pet friendly, make sure to bring your leash.

Huge fort and lots to see! Old grounds are so interesting

Lots to see, takes time.

Great museum. With many different vehicles from logging operations.

Pretty cool place to take the family to walk around and explore the fort! Fun for everyone!

Excellent historical site

We stopped here just for something to do. The museum was interesting but we had more fun looking at the train and climbing the fire tower. The price is reasonable at 4 dollars per person with Montana residents getting in free.

Went early in the morning. Most buildings were still locked, very informative.

Interesting and informative. The guides make it more interesting and fun.

Great place to walk and learn some history. Free.

Well presented and thoughtful history placed in context as well as plenty of exhibits

We really liked it, there was a lot to see. From local town facts, military buildings and artifacts, trains and sawmills. There is so much to see inside and outside, bring good walking shoes. I would definitely go back.

Very interesting history and cool historic buildings

Incorrect information about the Nez Perce Indian tribe. No real truth about the buffalo soldiers and their experimental bike ride to St Louis.

The fort is great, its like Greenough for the real Missoulians.

Very interesting and good exercise walking around to see the buildings and trains

Excellent exhibits and well layed out. Logging museum attached to the fort is fantastic - be sure to go into the old chip burner and look up! Amazing colors.

Fort missoula isnt for everyone, like anyone can go there, but if you want to really enjoy it you have to appreciatee the history of the place, and think about how long this stuff has been there. And then you can get the maximum experience out of the place.

Educational and fascinating museum. I thoroughly enjoyed my time here.

Well done. We enjoyed our visit.

Was pretty cool to be able to walk around and see part of history to bad it was closed today

Lots of cool stuff to see not just a fort

Great area with wide open spaces for kids to run around and filled with museum goodness. Its educational and interactive, which makes it great for the family.

This is a neat museum with lots of interesting historical exhibits.

Amazing place. Great place for photos. So much to look at....loved it. Ill be back

Interesting exhibits. Great for explaining those visiting the area for the first time the importance of the Timber Industry.

I expected to see the Vietnam prisoners of old legend but there were none. Total let down.

8.22.18Lots to see and absorb if you want to. Lots of reading at different exhibits. 2 old ppl, 6 bucks. Would have been nice to see the sawmill run.

Love the history & very friendly.

AWESOME place very different art and historical items you will enjoy!

This place is great! The staff and volunteers are amazing, their collections are crazy cool, and every event is super affordable, AND as a Missoula County Resident the deals get even better. Family Fun all the way.

Small, quaint, but very nice place to visit

Take your picnic basket and make a day of it theres a lot to explore

You can spend an entire afternoon if not a full day reading and learning from all the exhibits they have here at Fort Missoula. Theyre also picnic tables and Greengrass to have lunch on so you dont even need to leave the premises. Theres Fort history Native American history. Lots of exhibits on farming equipment logging equipment, Railroad and mining equipment. Many many of the buildings have been restored and have exhibits in them others are restored just as they were. They also quite a few waiting for restoration and of course accept donations to further the expansion of exhibits in the museum. My favorite is going inside the smelter and looking up its pretty cool then go climb the fire tower.

This museum was alright. Staff is friendly, but honestly the inside was small and many of the artifacts are generic and not specific to the area. Didnt seem worth $4 per person to me. However, the outside buildings were pretty interesting. I say save your money and just check out the grounds.

The outside buildings were not open yet for the season. Even when they are though everything outside the museum is free. Great place to go with the family.

Elk Foundation is an excellent place to take children an learn about Elk and other Montana wildlife. Extremely educational .

Very interesting place, a little run down though

The 4th of July st the Fort is a great way to spend part of the day. Pancake breakfast for $5 is unbeatable!

Even though it was lightly raining I still enjoyed my afternoon. The museum was cool to.

Currently being remodeled and would likely prove to be five star when they get it finished. Please take the time to check out the Military Museum, its great!

I learned a few things today.

Great! Well restored artifacts on a beautiful museum grounds! The excibits are beautiful and the tour guides are wonderful!

It was so much fun to walk through the history of old Missoula. It was quiet and peaceful as we walked through the various buildings on site.

Great place to learn about local history, Japanese internment, or to just explore the grounds.

Very cool resource for Missoula to have the demonstrations during the 4th of July were very cool

Extraordinary place. With a small staff and a host of volunteers there is always a good time to be had. Historical, educational and a true link to the past.

Growing up we went on field trips in elementary school...and would recommend it to any one of any age

Grandfather was here. Need more info

Pretty good but need to label their buildings better

Lots of history about the area for history lovers. Had a good time.

Wonderful area with some positive history for all to rejoice in, and be proud of our community.

Good piece of history...

Very interesting. Lots of historical info and antiques.

Take the guided tour! I have lived in Missoula for most of my life and I learned a ton of cool information.

Awesome outdoor exhibits. Especially the lookout!

Lots of information that surprised us about the history, grounds werent kept well fun to walk around.

A must see if interested in the local history

Out of the way, unknown by most, worth a look, quiet retreat and walk.

Great staff, educational activities and exhibitions!

A lot of new programs. Cider making is fun!

This place was exceptional, loved every facet of the grounds, facility and exhibits. Will be back that is for sure.

Very very educating on the impacts the army had on the growth of missoula

Amazing place!! Great historical value