Museum of the Plains Indian to Begin Winter Schedule Effective October 1, 2022

09/22/2022
Last edited 09/28/2022
MPI Museum

BROWNING, MONTANA: The Museum of the Plains Indian, administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Indian Arts and Crafts Board, will begin winter hours of operation effective October 1, 2022. 

The Museum will be open to the public Tuesday through Friday from 11 AM – 3 PM.  Groups of 10 or more who would like to visit the museum outside these hours may contact the museum to request an appointment.  The Museum will be closed on all Federal holidays. 

There is no charge for admission to the museum during winter hours. 

The Museum of the Plains Indian is managed by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Indian Arts and Crafts Board.  For admission fees and hours of operation, please call the Museum of the Plains Indian at (406) 338-2230 or visit www.doi.gov/iacb/museum-plains-indian
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