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The Museum is open to everyone and the exhibits proudly reflect the
lives of women everywhere -- not just Montana. It is a museum
of all ages, for all ages. Exhibits feature women
from all walks of life, all professions, all ethnic groups and
perspectives locally and internationally. Admission is free and
donations are gratefully accepted.
Museum hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Special tours can also be scheduled by calling the Museum at
406-248-2015.
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Exhibit Area:
Exhibits are grouped by historical era, from the
Victorian period to the present. The different time periods are:
“Laced up, buttoned up, bound up & acting up” typifies the Victorian Era.
“The New Woman” section represents the time period of 1900 to 1930.
“Woman’s Place is Where?” represents the years 1931 to 1946.
"Back to the Kitchen” area represents the
Baby Boom period.
“The Liberated Woman”symbolizes today’s society since 1966.
As you walk through the
Museum, you will see exhibits ranging from an old-fashioned
iron to a display of a woman representing the "Burning Bra Protest."
The Museum is filled with different collections representing women's lives.
There is a collection of dresses including a gown dating back as early as
1870, an evening dress worn in the era of Congresswoman Jeannette Rankin (The 1st woman elected to
Congress), a World War II bride's dress, and a flapper's party attire. Along with the dress
collection, there are other artifacts representing women's lives, such as a
hat collection and a doll collection.
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