William Standing “Fire Bear” was born July 27, 1904 in Oswego, Montana on the Fort Peck Reservation. He was named after his Grandfather and was the great-grandson of Wi-Jun-Jon, Chief of the Assiniboine Tribe. Standing began his education at the Wolf Point Mission School and was one of five Kiowa Indians who became special students […]
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Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana
New Fall/Winter hours begin Tuesday, September 6th, Wednesdays through Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. We close to the public for the winter Sunday December 11th and reopen in March 2023. To schedule tours by appointment during the off season please call
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Ninepipes Museum
The displays contain hundreds of Western Plains Indian items that depict the past life of all the Tribes of Montana and surrounding states. These items are not reproductions, but true artifacts.
The Ninepipes Museum
Montana Nature Trail
The Ninepipes Museum nature trails is a short walk on a gravel trail through manicured grounds. The views of the Mission Mountains is quite magnificent.
The Nature Trail
Montana Gifts
The Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana gift shop contains hundreds of Montana gift ideas. We Ship to all 50 states, or you can visit the museum on your next visit.
Montana Gifts
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In Their Footsteps — Fire Bear’s Moccasins
Collections Policy Manual Complete
Please click on the image above to view our New Collections Policy Manual. This link will be temporary until the policy manual is placed in a more permanent location on the museum’s website. This manual was graciously funded by a grant from the Montana History Foundation, and we are so grateful for the many professionals […]
In Their Footsteps – Buffalo Moccasins
Currently on display is a beautifully beaded pair of high-top moccasins worn by Mary (Beaverhead) Smallsalmon (1909-1995). Though we don’t know a lot about her, we do know that she belonged to the Qlispe (Pend-d’Oreille) Tribe and was born about 1909 in the Mission Valley. Below is a picture of Mary with her brother Pete […]
In Their Footsteps – The Mollmans at Ninepipes Museum
Ninepipes Museum currently has on display several items used and made by the Mollman brothers, Louie and Charley, as well as two items made by Louie’s daughter, Mary Katherine. To learn more about the Mollman family, click here. A rawhide war shield was made by Louie and is on loan at the museum from Bud […]
Whitefish Credit Union Presents: Member Stories
Not long ago, Whitefish Credit Union donated a pair of winter moccasins they had displayed in their Polson branch lobby for many years, along with some items loaned by Bud and Laurel Cheff, long time Credit Union Members. The old moccasins were for every-day use, worn and repaired, hinting at the story of a person’s […]