Jefferson County Museum
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406-224-5106
​5 North Main St.
Clancy, MT 59634

WELCOME

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Explore our unique collections illustrating the rich history of Jefferson County.

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The Jefferson County Museum, located in Clancy, Montana, houses many unique and rare historical items representing Jefferson County's fascinating past. The collections include artifacts, documents, maps and photos. Enjoy our temporary rotating exhibits and regularly refreshed displays. Various special events including speakers are sponsored by the museum. Mining, railroads and ranching are key themes related to our county history.
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NEWS &
​UPDATES

jcmuseum.pastperfectonline.com​ 
A database of the artifacts, documents and photos in the Jefferson County Museum collection are now available online. View the catalog by clicking the link above.
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​montananewspapers.org
Jefferson County newspapers from 1885 to 1925.

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Visit/Contact

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Location
5 North Main Street
​Clancy Montana 59634
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Hours
Tuesday: 12pm - 4pm
Friday: 12pm - 4pm
Saturday: 10:30am-4pm
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The museum will be closed from December 19th 2022 to January 2nd 2023 for the winter holidays. We will reopen on January 3rd 2023. 


Phone
406-224-5106​

Email
jcmuseum.mt@gmail.com
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Website
jeffersoncountymuseum.com
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Free Admission!
Donations appreciated

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Featuring

1902 Elkhorn Branch of the Northern Pacific Railroad near Elkhorn, Montana, Photographer: Hiram H. Wilcox.
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To resume in March 2023

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~EXHIBITS~

Looking Back at Glacier: Vintage Views 1910-1940
Native Peoples of Montana
Railways of Jefferson County
Hope in Hard Times: New Deal Photographs of Montana 1936-1942

 
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~NEWS~
genealogy resources
Research your family history! 
Explore on our patron computer.

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collection inventory progress
In 2019, we inventoried most of our artifacts & documents!

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volunteers needed 
Help us inventory our photos!
Kindly contact us.


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Coming Soon
Jeffco history articles with photos

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COLLECTION
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In Progress-Adding More Regularly

Photo Credits, Info & History • Website Inspiration

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Old Red Schoolhouse - (Header)
photo details • history of old red schoolhouse • original photo • clancy ◊
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Mining Art - (Masthead)
legal tender restaurant painting • donation credits (Jones) • clancy ◊
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Site Design - (Website & Logo Inspiration)
northwest magazine • donation credits (Marks) • document details & history • lump gulch/clancy ◊
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​406-224-5106
​​5 North Main Street
Clancy, MT 59634
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  • Home
    • About
    • Contact
    • HOURS
    • Map
    • Staff & Board
    • Credits >
      • Old Red Schoolhouse Photo
      • MINING IMAGES
      • Northwest Magazine
    • Search
  • Exhibits
    • Vintage Wedding Gowns & Early Marriages >
      • Gowns & Photos-more
    • Hope in Hard Times
    • Upcoming Exhibits
    • Past Exhibits >
      • Railroads
      • Looking Back at Glacier
      • Native Peoples of Montana
      • Ranching
      • Homestead Fever
  • Events
    • 2023 Events
    • Past Events
    • More Jeffco Brands
  • Collection
    • Inventory
    • Basin & Comet
    • Boulder & Elkhorn
    • Clancy, Alhambra & MT City
    • Jeff City, Corbin & Wickes
    • Whitehall
  • Partners
    • ORSH Foundation Flyer