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The Beaverhead County Board
of Trustees wishes everyone happy holidays! We thank you for your continued support and are
grateful to all those who
volunteer and contribute significantly to the success of the museum.
Museum Hours & Information
The museum will be closed the winter season from December 19th to April 30th to prepare new for the 75th anniversary of the Beaverhead County Museum. Throughout 2025, we will celebrate the museum with programs, Friends of the Museum Dinner, exhibits, presentations, and other events to be announced later this year.
For museum tours, research, gift store shopping, or renting the Old Depot Theatre, please call 406-683-5027 or email bvhdmuseum@hotmail.com.
Poindexter & Orr
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The partners Phillip Poindexter and William Orr moved their business to Beaverhead County. The P&O ranch recorded the first brand in Montana Territory, the square and compass.
History of the Museum
Thanks to some forward thinking women the museum now is a place that holds Dillon and Beaverhead County History for generations to come.
Dillon
Dillon was founded in 1880 when the Utah and Norther Railroad came through the area. When it reached the ranch of Mr. Deacon he would not sell to the railroad.
On September 13, 1880, the Dillon townsite group assembled at Deacon's ranch. The deed for the property was recorded in the county courthouse in Bannack on September 16, 1880. The instant town of Dillon took shape.
GIFT STORE HOURS
Open Mon - Friday
10 am to 4 pm
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Self-Guided Tour
We offer visitors a way to experience the exhibits in three easy steps: 1. download a QR Scanner App from your app store (this should be free) 2. Scan the QR code in the museum. 3. Enjoy the Tour!