Current Exhibits
Smith Mine Explosion, A Rescue Worker Coming Out, 1943, Courtesy of Flash Studio.
"Montana's Black Gold: Underground Coal Mining Communities, 1880-1950"
A traveling exhibit by the Western Heritage Center
November 19, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Main Gallery - First Floor
This coal mining exhibition features 49 historic photographs from private collections and public archives, including Montana Historical Society, Carbon County Historical Society and Roundup Record Tribune. Visitors will explore the stories of the early coal mining towns of Red Lodge, Bearcreek, Roundup, and Belt, focusing on the lives of miners and their families in these vibrant communities.
Closing Reception: Friday, February 28th, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.
Where Ghosts Play, 1957, Denes G. Istvanffy
"Montana's Ghost Towns: The Photography of Denes G. Istvanffy"
A traveling exhibit by the West Heritage Center
December 3, 2024 – March 1, 2025
Second Floor Galleries
“Ghost Towns: The Photography of Denes G. Istvanffy” exhibition highlights the work of Denes G. Istvanffy. A Hungarian immigrant and award-winning photographer, Istvanffy captures the beauty and history of Montana’s ghost towns and mining camps, including Bannack, Virginia City, Elkhorn, Marysville, and Garnet. In 1989, he selected 30 images from his extensive collection to create this exhibit, showcasing the enduring allure of Montana’s past.
Closing Reception: Friday, February 28th, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.