Category Archives: Museum News

Winter Break

Posted on December 18, 2011

WINTER BREAK The Old Montana Prison Museum complex will be closing for the Winter Break on Monday, December 19th 2011. After the final visitors leave the museum at 4pm on Sunday December 18th, the doors will close to the public, … Continue reading →

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Haunted House & Halloween Festival 2011

Posted on October 20, 2011

7th Annual TERROR IN THE CELL HOUSE OLD MONTANA PRISON October 28, 29, 30 – 2011 Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM $5.00 per person NOT recommended for children under 10 years of age KIDS HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL PEN … Continue reading →

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Oktoberfest 2011 in Deer Lodge

Posted on October 5, 2011

THE POWELL COUNTY MEDICAL FOUNDATION in association with the MONTANA AUTO MUSEUM presents OKTOBERFEST 2011 SATURDAY OCTOBER 8th 6PM – 9 PM Admission is $30 and includes: Admission to the Montana Auto Museum Gourmet Hors D’ouvres Commemorative Mug & 2 … Continue reading →

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Museum Appreciation Day

Posted on September 14, 2011

Old Prison Museums MUSEUM APPRECIATION DAY Saturday September 17th 2011 FREE Admission To All Museums! Old Prison and Montana Auto Museum open from 8 am till 6 pm (last admission 5:10 pm) Yesterday’s Playthings and Frontier Montana open from 9 … Continue reading →

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Museums Now Open 7 Days a Week

Posted on May 16, 2011

From Monday May 16th 2011 all of the Museums in Deer Lodge, with the exception of Powell County Museum, will be open 7 days a week. The Old Montana Prison and Auto Museum will be open from 8am till 6pm … Continue reading →

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Museums re-open for the 2011 season

Posted on March 2, 2011

The Old Prison and Montana Auto Museums are open Wednesday through Sunday, 10am till 4pm (CLOSED MONDAY AND TUESDAY) (Last admission into the Prison is 3:10pm, into the car museum 3:30pm) Gift Shop – Open Wed – Sun, 10am till … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas / Winter Closing

Posted on December 12, 2010

The Old Montana Prison Museum complex will be closing for the Winter season this Monday, December 13th 2010.

After the final visitors leave the museums at 4pm on Sunday December 12th, the doors will close to the public until March 1st 2011.

The offices will be staffed from Monday to Friday, call 406-846-3111 with any inquiries. All messages will be responded to promptly. Continue reading →

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The Old Montana Prison on the Science Channel

Posted on December 11, 2010

In July 2010, the paranormal TV show ‘Ghost Lab’ came to Deer Lodge and spent several days shooting in the Old Prison buildings. Continue reading →

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And the Winner Is…

Posted on December 4, 2010

December 4th, 2010 Last night, during our Annual Christmas Festival, Santa drew the winning ticket for the 10th ‘Win A Classic’ Car Raffle. Proceeds from this raffle help support the Montana Auto Museum. The lucky number was 17701, and the … Continue reading →

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Haunted October at The Old Montana Prison

Posted on October 6, 2010

EXPERIENCE THE PARANORMAL OCTOBER 9th 2010 Paranormal Lecture by Montana author Karen Stevens, 3pm at the Pen Convention Center Karen and her team will present the “why’s” and “how to” concerning paranormal investigations Book signing for “More Haunted Montana” by … Continue reading →

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