CHARLO – Ninepipes Museum will be celebrating the end of the summer season with our September 3rd First Saturdays event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jim Thomason, is an award winning artist whose work depicts both contemporary and historical western scenes with bold, clean lines, movement and an expansive sense of the Big Sky […]
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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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Upcoming Events
SEPTEMBER 3RD FIRST SATURDAY
Artist: Jim Thomason I have been a watercolor artist for over 30 years. I have recently moved into oil painting which I love. My themes are typically western, military, Native American, and wildlife. I enjoy the historical research needed to ensure accuracy in my paintings. My wife and I have recently relocated to the beautiful […]
Laurie Childs
Laurie Child’s Photography Artist Bio www.Lauriechildsphotography.com Growing up in Montana gave me a fondness for the West and its people. Traveling for work as an environmental scientist has taken me to some stunning places to study the biology and geology. What I have realized is land without people is just that—land. Photography allows me to […]
The Frybread Ladies
Tracey Rider is Assiniboine from Wolf Point, and got her secret fabulous frybread recipe from a friend. Her friend, the fierce guardian of this secret recipe which was passed down to her by her great aunt, made Tracey sign a pact declaring that if she ever gave away or changed the recipe she would get […]
Jim Thomason
My name is Jim Thomason and I am a long-time Montana artist. I started out my career doing pencil drawings, moved into watercolors, and in the last few years have transitioned into oil painting. I specialize in western art; featuring Native Americans, Cowboys, both historical and contemporary. I also include military, western landscapes and wildlife. […]
SEPTEMBER 3RD FIRST SATURDAY
Artist: Jim Thomason I have been a watercolor artist for over 30 years. I have recently moved into oil painting which I love. My themes are typically western, military, Native American, and wildlife. I enjoy the historical research needed to ensure accuracy in my paintings. My wife and I have recently relocated to the beautiful Jocko Valley in Arlee, Montana where we share a small farm with our 2 horses, 2 dogs and one interesting cat. I am opening a small gallery/studio this summer … [Read More...] about SEPTEMBER 3RD FIRST SATURDAY
First Saturday at Ninepipes!
CHARLO – Ninepipes Museum will be celebrating the end of the summer season with our September 3rd First Saturdays event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jim Thomason, is an award winning artist whose work depicts both contemporary and historical western scenes with bold, clean lines, movement and an expansive sense of the Big Sky Country. Laurie Child's photography states unapologetically, “This is in-your-face-life and it is gritty, amazing, poignant and no-frills … [Read More...] about First Saturday at Ninepipes!
Jim Thomason
My name is Jim Thomason and I am a long-time Montana artist. I started out my career doing pencil drawings, moved into watercolors, and in the last few years have transitioned into oil painting. I specialize in western art; featuring Native Americans, Cowboys, both historical and contemporary. I also include military, western landscapes and wildlife. The research of my subject is fun for me and I think the authenticity of my work makes it more appealing, more real for the viewer. Whether it is … [Read More...] about Jim Thomason
Laurie Childs
Laurie Child's Photography Artist Bio www.Lauriechildsphotography.com Growing up in Montana gave me a fondness for the West and its people. Traveling for work as an environmental scientist has taken me to some stunning places to study the biology and geology. What I have realized is land without people is just that—land. Photography allows me to link people and emotions with the land that makes the West distinct. Through the camera, my heart comes home. My lens and spirit fell for the … [Read More...] about Laurie Childs
The Frybread Ladies
Tracey Rider is Assiniboine from Wolf Point, and got her secret fabulous frybread recipe from a friend. Her friend, the fierce guardian of this secret recipe which was passed down to her by her great aunt, made Tracey sign a pact declaring that if she ever gave away or changed the recipe she would get her eyes poked out. So, please, for her sake don’t ask Tracey to share the secrets of their frybread—just enjoy the result! … [Read More...] about The Frybread Ladies
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
What’s Happening at Ninepipes Museum
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 […]
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 – 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. This 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 […]
Greater Polson Community Foundation Phase II Video Project Funds Awarded:
Ninepipes Museum is a recipient for a grant award in June 2022, supporting Phase II of our video project Making Memories of the Past More Present Today. Thank you GPCF, for supporting the continuation of this oral history project.