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Mai Wah Museum The Mai Wah is a historic building in what was once China town. In Butte's early mining days many Chinese immigrants came to the area to work in the mines. The museum features interpretive exhibits about Asian history in Butte and the Rocky Mountain West. Address: 17 West Mercury St Butte MT USA 59703
Send an Email 1 406 723-6731
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World Museum of Mining This national historical site preserves the history of the mining tradition. Located on what once was the the Orphan Girl Mine, visitors may see tools and equipment used in underground mining. Ride on the three-car train pulled by a 1911 underground trammer engine that takes you around the museum grounds. Closed from November until March. Address: 155 Museum Way Butte MT USA 59705
Send an Email (2) 1 406 723-7211
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Mineral Museum Butte Located on the Montana Tech Campus, the Mineral Museum offers a fine collection of minerals. Over 1,300 specimens are on display from around the world, as well as many from the Butte area. The main feature of this museum is the Flourescent Room, which contains ordinary minerals that radiate vibrant colors when exposed to ultra-violet light. Address: 1300 West Park St Butte MT USA 59701
Send an Email (2) 1 406 496-4414
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Duman Brothel Museum The Dumas was built in 1890 as a brothel and remained in business until 1982, making it the longest running freestanding enterprise of its kind in the United States. The Dumas is the only preserved building in what was once Butte’s thriving red light district. Today, the Dumas is a museum that features an old-time photography studio and tours of the historic building are given by staff. Address: 45 East Mercury St Butte MT USA 59701
1 406 494-6908
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Piccadilly Museum of Transportation This museum of transportation memorabilia displays highway and subway signs, license plates, petroliana, vintage cars and advertising art from around the world. Address: 20 West Broadway St Butte MT USA 59701
Send an Email 1 406 723-3034
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