1886 Benz Motorwagen Replica now on display

Friday, August 15th, 2008

See the Worlds first automobile at the
Montana Auto Museum

Now on display in the Visitors Center, this replica of the 1886 Benz Motorwagen is a working model recreated for the 100th Anniversary of the Daimler Benz Motor Company in 1989. Constructed from the original 1886 schematics, this vehicle is widely regarded as the first automobile, a [...]

Over 150 vehicles in the Montana Auto Museum

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

Classic cars, vintage vehicles and muscle cars
After the parade of vehicles during last Saturdays Territorial Days in Deer Lodge, those of you wishing to see more vintage, classic and muscle cars can head on to the Montana Auto Museum. Part of the Old Prison Museums complex, this impressive museum is home to 164 vehicles, from [...]

Welcome to the Old Montana Prison Museums

Friday, May 16th, 2008

Welcome!
The staff at the Old Prison Museum Complex welcome you!
The Powell County Museum and Arts Foundation operates The Old Prison Museum Complex:

Old Prison Museum - our historical 1871 territorial prison
Montana Auto Museum - home to over 120 classic cars, dating from the 1880’s to the 1950’s

Yesterday’s Playthings [...]