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The Montana Heritage Center is now open. The Library & Archives reference room will open in Spring 2026. For more info, call (406) 444-2694.

The Gift Shop is now open.

The Gift Shop is now open!  You can find us located in The Montana Heritage Center at 225 N. Roberts Street in Helena.  We will be opening our new online store here soon so please watch for updates here as well as on our social media. 

Store Hours:

Monday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am – 6:30 pm
Friday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday: 12:00 – 4:00 pm

Please contact us to order by phone or with any questions:
TheGiftShop@mt.gov
406-444-2890

A History of Montana in 101 Places
Now Available in our Gift Shop

Book Description


Take a fascinating journey through Montana's dynamic history with A History of Montana in 101 Places: Sites and Stories from the Montana Historical Society. This visually stunning book brings to life the people, battles, buildings, and landscapes that have shaped the Treasure State. From Indigenous lands to iconic structures of the modern era, this collection reveals how Montana has been continuously made and remade by its inhabitants. Explore a diverse mix of historic sites, from battlefields to schoolhouses, all reflecting Montana's cultural and political evolution.

Enjoy essays from renowned historians and photographers, including Ellen Baumler, Christine Brown, Martha Kohl, and Kirby Lambert. Beautifully illustrated with original and historical photography that captures Montana's unique architectural and cultural landscape.


Hardcover $49.00 + shipping
Softcover $29.95 + shipping