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Old Montana Prison Complex

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Old Montana Prison Complex

The Powell County Museum and Arts Foundation is a local non-profit membership organization which operates the Old Montana Prison as a complex of attractions.
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OLD PRISON - MONTANA AUTO MUSEUM - FRONTIER MONTANA - YESTERDAY'S PLAYTHINGS - POWELL COUNTY MUSEUM - COTTONWOOD CITY - MILWAUKEE RAILROAD. Group Tours and School Tours are available. Call 406-846-3111 for more information. OPEN seven days a week throughout the year. Attractions include:
* Old Montana Prison (includes the 1912 Cell House and Maximum Security)
* Montana Auto Museum (over 160 cars,

from the 1890's to the 1980's)
* Yesterday's Plaything (Toys, dolls and model railroads exhibits)-
* Frontier Montana (Western Memorabilia)
* Powell County Museum (Local history, mining and wood carving collections)-
* Milwaukee Railroad Exhibits (Little Joe E70, E9 36A, caboose, etc.)
* Prison Cow Ice Cream Shop open during summer months

ADMISSION FEE IS GOOD FOR ALL MUSEUMS AND IS VALID FOR 2 VISITS.

05/04/2026

🏁 A CLASSIC LIKE THIS DOESN’T COME AROUND OFTEN 🏁

The 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS isn’t just a car—
it’s a piece of American history.

Timeless design.
Real power.
The kind of vehicle that turns heads without even trying.

And right now, you’ve got a chance to take it home.

🎟️ 26th Annual “Win a Classic” Car Raffle

Every ticket supports the preservation of the Old Montana Prison Complex, helping protect one of Montana’s most unique historic sites.

So whether you’re in it for the car…
the cause…
or both—this is your opportunity.

🏁 Ticket Options:
• 1 for $10
• 3 for $20
• 10 for $50
• 25 for $100
• 150 for $500

👉 pcmaf.org
📞 (406) 846-3111

Simple as that—
a legendary car, and a chance to win it.

05/04/2026

🌙 SEE THE PRISON… THE WAY IT WAS NEVER MEANT TO BE SEEN 🌙

By day, it’s history.
By night… it feels different.

Join us for the After Hours Tour at the Old Montana Prison and step into a quieter, darker side of the past—where the stories hit a little deeper and the atmosphere speaks for itself.

Walk the grounds with fewer people…
Hear the stories that don’t always make the daytime tours…
And experience the weight of a place that held over a century of real lives, real crimes, and real consequences.

🔑 Small group experience
📖 Deeper, more immersive storytelling
🌙 A rare chance to explore after dark

This isn’t a ghost hunt—
but many leave wondering more than they expected.

Some history is best told… after hours.

🎟️ Limited availability—reserve your spot before it sells out.
https://www.pcmaf.org/afterhours

05/03/2026

🔒 SOME DOORS WERE NEVER MEANT TO BE OPENED 🔒

The cells are empty…
The guards are gone…
But not everything left the Old Montana Prison.

On our Ghost Tours, you’ll walk through the same steel doors that once held some of Montana’s most dangerous men—
only now, it’s the silence that gets to you.

Until it isn’t silent anymore.

A distant clang.
A whisper you can’t explain.
Footsteps that don’t belong to anyone in your group.

🔦 Explore the prison after dark with real paranormal investigative equipment
📖 Hear real stories that still echo through the walls
👣 Experience what others have sworn they felt

This isn’t staged.
There are no actors.
Just the prison… and whatever still lingers inside.

You’ll walk in a skeptic…
but you might not walk out as one.

🎟️ Spots are limited—get your tickets before the next tour fills up.
https://www.pcmaf.org/ghost-tours

05/03/2026

THEY TOOK AN OATH...AND SOME GAVE EVERYTHING

Behind every badge is a promise—
to protect, to serve, and to stand in the face of danger for others.

On May 15th, we gather to honor the men and women who kept that promise… even when it cost them their lives.

Join us at the Old Montana Prison for a meaningful Peace Officer Memorial Day Observance.

🕊️ A time for remembrance
💙 A moment for gratitude
🇺🇸 A community standing together

📅 May 15, 2026
⏰ 12 PM
📍 Old Montana Prison Yard
🎟️ Free to attend

They stood the line for us.
Now we stand together for them.

Bring your family, and help ensure their sacrifice is never forgotten.

05/03/2026

❤️ A DAY FOR OUR COMMUNITY ❤️

This place has stood for generations…
And on May 30th, it’s all yours to explore—FREE.

The Old Montana Prison Complex is opening its gates as a thank you to the community that continues to support, preserve, and believe in what this place represents.

Walk the grounds.
Step into history.
Share the experience with the people who matter most.

🏛️ All 5 attractions open to the public
🍦 The Prison Cow Ice Cream Shop opens for the season
☀️ A full day to slow down, explore, and enjoy together

📅 May 30, 2026
⏰ 9 AM – 5 PM
📍 Old Montana Prison Complex
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION

This isn’t just about history—
it’s about the people who keep it alive.

Bring your family. Bring your friends.
And come be part of something local, meaningful, and worth remembering.

👉 Learn more at pcmaf.org

05/03/2026

🤠 THREE DAYS OF TRADES, STORIES, AND HARD-TO-FIND PIECES 🤠

This isn’t your average weekend event.

It’s where collectors show up early…
where deals are made with a handshake…
and where you might walk out with something you won’t see again.

From vintage collectibles and Western gear to rare finds and pieces with real history—
you never know what’s waiting on the next table.

🗓️ May 22–24
📍 Pen Convention Center | 925 Main St., Deer Lodge, MT

• Friday: 12 PM – 6 PM
• Saturday: 9 AM – 6 PM
• Sunday: 9 AM – 2 PM

🎟️ Admission: $5

Got something worth showing or trading?
Tables available for $25
Contact Rose at (406) 846-3111 Ext 5
OR
[email protected]

Come dig through the past…
and take a piece of it home.

05/03/2026

🛠️ BUILT IN 1968. STILL TURNING HEADS TODAY. 🛠️

Some things don’t lose their edge.
They just get better with time.

The 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS isn’t just a car—
it’s a symbol of an era when power, design, and attitude meant something.

And now… it could be yours.

But this raffle isn’t just about winning—
it’s about preserving a place where Montana history lives on every day.

Every ticket helps support the Old Montana Prison Complex—
keeping stories alive, doors open, and history standing strong.

🏁 Classic muscle. Real impact.

🎟️ Get your tickets today:
• 1 for $10
• 3 for $20
• 10 for $50
• 25 for $100
• 150 for $500

👉 pcmaf.org
📞 (406) 846-3111

Own the car.
Protect the past.
Be part of something bigger.

05/03/2026

🏁 ODDS ARE… YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO WILL WIN. 🏁

The real question is—
why shouldn’t it be you?

Right now, someone out there is holding the ticket that will win a 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS.

🔥 And they don’t even know it yet.

This isn’t just a car—
It’s the kind of machine people dream about… talk about… chase for years.

💥 327 V8
💥 Classic muscle presence
💥 Built to be seen AND heard

And here’s the kicker—
Every ticket helps preserve the Old Montana Prison Complex and keeps Montana history alive.

So you’ve got two choices:

👉 Watch someone else win it…
👉 Or take your shot.

🎟️ Ticket Options:
• 1 for $10
• 3 for $20
• 10 for $50
• 25 for $100
• 150 for $500

👉 pcmaf.org
📞 (406) 846-3111

Because when they announce the winner…
you’ll want your name in the mix.

05/02/2026

🔥 MONTANA TRADITION. BUILT ON TRADES. 🔥

No gimmicks. No fluff.
Just rows of tables, real collectors, and deals waiting to be made.

If you know your way around quality craftsmanship…
If you appreciate pieces with history behind them…
Then this is your kind of weekend.

Join us at the Old Montana Prison’s Pen Convention Center for three days of buying, selling, and trading with folks who know exactly what they’re looking at.

🗓️ May 22–24
📍 PEN Convention Center - 925 Main St., Deer Lodge, MT

• Friday: 12 PM – 6 PM
• Saturday: 9 AM – 6 PM
• Sunday: 9 AM – 2 PM

🎟️ $5 gets you in the door

Looking to sell or trade?
Tables available for only $25
Contact Rose at (406) 846-3111 Ext. 5
OR
[email protected]

You never know what you’ll find…
But you’ll know it when you see it.

See you there.

05/02/2026

🎉 ONE DAY. FIVE ATTRACTIONS. ZERO COST. 🎉

This doesn’t happen often.

On May 30th, the Old Montana Prison Complex is opening its gates to the community—FREE.

Walk through history.
Explore all 5 incredible attractions.
Make a day out of it with family, friends, and something sweet to top it off…

🍦 The Prison Cow Ice Cream Shop is opening for the season!

Whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth, there’s always something new to discover behind these historic walls.

📅 May 30, 2026
⏰ 9 AM – 5 PM
📍 Old Montana Prison Complex
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION

Bring the kids. Bring your friends. Bring your appetite for history (and ice cream).

Because days like this don’t come around often.

👉 Plan your visit at pcmaf.org

Address

1106 Main Street
Deer Lodge, MT
59722

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 6pm
Sunday	9am - 6pm

Telephone

+14068463111

Website

http://www.pcmaf.org/

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