Museums & Heritage
Explore the stories of the Upper Missouri through forts, museums, and hands-on history.
Fort Benton’s museums bring the stories of the Upper Missouri to life. From frontier forts and river trade to agriculture and settlement, these sites offer a deeper look at the people and forces that shaped this place.
One ticket gives you access to all museum locations for two days. Museums are open seasonally from Memorial Day through the end of September. Visit the museum’s website for current hours and details.
A reconstructed fur trading post that tells the story of Fort Benton’s beginnings.
The stories of river travel, trade, daily life along the Upper Missouri, and our shared heritage with Native American Tribes and the Prairie Provinces of Canada.
How agriculture shaped the Northern Plains and the communities that grew from it.
Explore the landscapes, wildlife, and history of the Upper Missouri River Breaks.
For in-depth historical research of Fort Benton and the Upper Missouri region.
