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Events At Ninepipes Museum
We are always adding new events to our calendar, so please check back regularly.
Saturday, September 5th, from 10:30 AM–4:00 PM
First Saturday Community Artisan Event
Check out Ninepipes Museum for a day of art, sports history and musical entertainment!
- Visit with coach and local author Gale Decker about his book The Reservation Tornados, the story of Ronan’s notable1928 and 1929 Boys’ Basketball Teams.
- Stop outside to grab a tasty meal from That One Guy’s Food Truck.
Explore unique artisan creations, shop museum merchandise, and enjoy 10%–20% Off select items!
Live Music:
- Native Culture–Meet traditional flutist and hoop dancer Ryder Parot – This talented teen demonstrates his skill with the Native American flute from 10am to 12pm.
- “The Late Bloomers” Charlie and Coy and their renowned band liven it up with a foot tapping -versatile blend of traditional and contemporary acoustic sounds of country, folk, and blues music from 12pm to 3pm.
Artists:
- Born in South Africa Artist Natalie Raffield now lives in Polson, Montana. Natalie opened her own gallery in South Africa and donated pastel and acrylic works to wildlife preservation organizations, including David Shepherd’s Wildlife Artist of The Year. In northern Canada, she opened a coop gallery and led classes in dancing, drawing, and painting.
- Native American Artist and cultural presenter, Sandra Ashley is back with her unique blend of contemporary and traditional beadwork & jewelry and will share her cultural knowledge with visitors.
- Local Artist Debra Anthony Thompson works with acrylic on canvas and with watercolor to create colorful depictions of Montana landscapes and wildlife.
Stop by this September 5th and see what Ninepipes Museum has to offer!
Call the museum for more information or Learn More by clicking below.
(406) 644-3435 Or, email us at info@ninepipesmuseum.org.
Winter Raffle
Drawing will be held April 4, 2026
Support the museum this winter season by helping us to raise funds for preserving and showcasing museum collections.
1 ticket – $10
4 tickets – $20
8 tickets – $30
Fill out the form below and click to enter, or call 406-644-3435
Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana is a proud supporters of the local arts and musicians in and surrounding the Flathead Reservation.
The museum is located halfway between Missoula and Kalispell on Highway 93, near the National Bison Range and the Owl Research Institute.
