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Location
Visitor tip
Watch the video about the Bear Paw Battle before visiting the nearby Bear Paw National Battlefield for better historical context and perspective on this pivotal 1877 Nez Perce War site.
Visitor tip
Visit with young children expecting staff to be welcoming and patient - the museum is known for friendly staff who interact well with kids and offer junior ranger badges and activity booklets.
Visitor tip
Don't miss the photography exhibits and bronze pieces in the back sections - reviewers consistently highlighted the exceptional quality and clarity of the historical photographs and artistic works.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Established
- 1977
- Main Exhibit
- Battle of the Bear Paw (Nez Perce War 1877)
- Admission
- Free or by Donation
- Summer Hours
- Monday-Saturday 9am–5pm (June 15–Oct 3)
What visitors say
What an interesting local museum. The audio visuals show about the Bears Paw Battle (“I will fight no more, forever” - Chief Joseph) was compelling. The photos and old local items are interesting. I left feeing a sense of local history,…
The museum is recovering nicely from flood damage. Amazing exhibits that showcase Blaine Co. & Bear Paw battle feild. This is were you get the stamp for your NPS passport. Understaffed but who isn't.
The woman running the museum on Sunday was wonderful. I have 3 very active kids who often irritate museum workers. She was excellent with my kids, answering their 1,000 questions, putting things back that ny 3 year old moved, and not…
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Did You Know?
- Features the Battle of the Bear Paw exhibit documenting the last battle of the Nez Perce War of 1877, including Chief Joseph's famous surrender statement 'I will fight no more, forever'
- Serves as an official National Park Service Passport stamp location for visitors to nearby Bear Paw Battlefield
- Offers junior ranger metal badges and activity booklets as part of educational programming for children
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