museums Archives - Southwest Montana

SoundScience at ExplorationWorks

February 7, 2020February 7, 2020 by Southwest Montana

Fun fact I recently learned: We can close our eyes to shut out sight, but we can’t actually close our ears to shut out sound. Even when we are in deepest sleep, our ears are still open. I discovered this fact because this morning my cat decided that 2am was the appropriate time to practice … Read more

The Montana Historical Society

August 8, 2018March 10, 2017 by SouthWestMT

The Montana Historical Society predates the state by over 20 years. Which is probably a good thing, considering how much history happened in those years. The territorial legislature created the Society in February of 1865, less than a year after the creation of the Montana Territory. Its establishment was an ambitious move, considering that … Read more