Cultural and Historical Attractions

Giant Springs Heritage State Park

Featuring one of the world's largest freshwater springs, a superb trout hatchery, and the Roe River, recorded as the world's shortest river in the Guinness Book of World Records.

Cascade County Courthouse

Cascade County Courthouse is a three-story English Renaissance Revival structure which was built in 1901-1903. The buildings most noticeable features are the 'giant order' four polished granite columns in the front center of the building and the tall copper dome, raised on columns, which caps the design.

Other Great Falls Museums: 

Children’s Museum of Montana

Behind the Civic Center at 22 Railroad Square
406-452-6661

The Children’s Museum of Montana exists to ignite a lifelong passion for learning through hands-on exploration of science, math and culture.  Learning and fun for children ages 4 months to 12 years of age and their care-givers.  Weekly activities include Wednesday Playgroup, Saturday Samplers, Lego Club and much more!

Mon- Sat 9:30-5 pm, closed Sundays
$3 per person, $2 for seniors, free for members and children under 2

First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park

342 Ulm-Vaughn Road
406-866-2217

One of the largest buffalo jumps in North America with known dates of use from 900 AD to 1500 AD. The Visitor’s Center includes a full-size buffalo hide tipi exhibit.  Over three miles of hiking trails with archaeological and natural points of interest.

October – April, Wednesday – Saturday 10 am – 4 pm, Sunday 12 – 4 pm
May – September, 7 days a week, 8 am – 6 pm

Montana residents free, non-residents 13 and older $2, ages 6 – 12 $1

Galerie Trinitas

University of Great Falls campus
1301 20th Street South
406-791-5292

Collections of works by Sister Mary Trinitas Morin.

Tuesday and Thursday, 12 – 3 pm, closed December 16 – January 1
Free Admission

The History Museum

4220 2nd Street South
406-452-3462

Located in the historic International Harvester Building, the museum features exhibits celebrating central Montana’s heritage.  The museum archives are the region’s official records repository and includes 30,000 historic photographs available for reproduction.

Tuesday – Friday 10 am – 5 pm
$5 adults, $3 students, free for members and children under 6

Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center

4201 Giant Springs Road
406-727-8733

Re-live the expedition’s travels across uncharted lands and meet the Indian Tribes whose lands they crossed.  View feature films and exhibits or enjoy an interpretive program with a ranger.

October – Memorial Day Weekend, Tuesday – Saturday 9 am – 5 pm, Sunday 12 – 5 pm.  Memorial Day Weekend – September, 9 am – 6 pm daily

$5 adults, $4 scheduled tour groups, free children 15 and under

Malmstrom Air Force Base Museum

East end of 2nd Avenue North
406-731-2705

Public passes available at Visitor’s Center next to Main Gate.  Depicts the history of Malmstrom AFB from B-17s to the world’s largest ICBM missile field.

Monday – Friday 10 am – 4 pm, closed on Federal holidays

Montana Museum of Railroad History

Located within the Montana Expo Park
400 3rd Street Northwest
406-453-3025

Contact the museum regarding tours or stop by the museum for Thursday evening meetings at 7:30 pm

Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art

1400 First Avenue North
406-727-8255

There is something for everyone at Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art! Explore exceptional Contemporary art by local, regional and international artists in our six changing exhibition galleries.  Enjoy the distinctive architecture and beauty of this 1896 historic landmark building.  Visit the unique collection of “stick men” by outsider artist Lee Steen, and stroll our beautifully landscape grounds and sculpture garden.

Monday – Friday 10 am – 5 pm, Tuesday 7 – 9 pm, Saturday 12 – 5 pm 

Ursuline Retreat, Conference Centre & Museum

2300 Central Avenue
406-452-8585

Built in 1912 as a school and boarding facility, this present day Retreat and Conference Centre provides a wonderful look back over 100 years to the early days of the Montana territory.  Listed on the National Historic Register since 1991.

Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm