Exhibits at the Montana Heritage Center


Current Exhibits

An image of the Mackay Mantle that Charles M. Russell branded his signature bullhead into. Above the mantle is the piece titled "Charles M. Russell and his Friends"
Charles M. Russell Gallery
Trace the remarkable evolution of the 'Cowboy Artist'—from a spirited, rowdy ranch hand to Montana’s most cherished cultural icon.
The Montana Homeland Gallery
The history of Montana from 14,000 years ago until today.
The silhouette of a person in a cowboy hat is in front of a painting featuring bright blue, red, yellow, and green squiggles above layers of squares
Changing Gallery: Poindexter Collection
Determined to demystify the "tortuous trail" of abstract art, Montana native George Poindexter and his wife Elinor amassed a premier collection of Abstract Expressionism that they began donating to the Montana Historical Society in 1960.
A sage green wall has a large painting and the text Robert F. and Genevieve Morgan Family Legacy Hall
Robert F. Morgan Legacy Hall
This gallery is a tribute to the enduring spirit of Montana’s art and history. While centered on the profound influence of Charles M. Russell, this space showcases the work of his contemporaries and those who followed in his footsteps.
Commons
Throughout our common spaces, more art and artifacts can be found.

Our Collections

Don't see what you are looking for on exhibit? It may be within our collection.

The Montana Historical Society preserves an extensive collection of art and artifacts that encompasses everything from everyday material culture and fine art to a substantial collection of Indigenous cultural items, including contemporary art and archaeological materials.

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Image showing a drawer in MTHS Collections that is full of colorful beaded indigenous gloves