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Belt Museum

Belt, Montana

Physical Address:

37 Castner Street, Belt, MT 59412

Mailing Address:

37 Castner Street, Belt, MT 59412

Contact Info

406-277-3574

mkoontz@3rivers.net

About Belt Museum

The Belt Museum is housed in the old jail building. The museum is housed in a building that was originally built as a city jail in 1895 during the boom years of the coal mines, when the city was commonly referred to as 'Little Pittsburgh,' 'Coal Banks,' or 'Black Diamond City.' The museum's exhibits include a historic jail cell, a coal mine, records and photos, and the work of local artists.

Located on the south end of Castner Street, the main street for businesses in Belt. Within walking distance to Harvest Moon Brewery and renovated buildings housing Belt Creek Brew Pub, Harvest Moon Saloon and Belt Theater.

Belt Museum Activities

Cultural

Exhibit

Heritage

History

Museum

Belt Museum Amenities

Tour

Belt Museum Reservations

Walk-Ins Welcome

Season

Summer: Memorial Day - Labor Day

Hours

Saturday and Sunday: 12:00am - 4:00pm

About Belt Museum

The Belt Museum is housed in the old jail building. The museum is housed in a building that was originally built as a city jail in 1895 during the boom years of the coal mines, when the city was commonly referred to as 'Little Pittsburgh,' 'Coal Banks,' or 'Black Diamond City.' The museum's exhibits include a historic jail cell, a coal mine, records and photos, and the work of local artists.

Located on the south end of Castner Street, the main street for businesses in Belt. Within walking distance to Harvest Moon Brewery and renovated buildings housing Belt Creek Brew Pub, Harvest Moon Saloon and Belt Theater.

Belt Museum Activities

Cultural

Exhibit

Heritage

History

Museum

Belt Museum Amenities

Tour

Belt Museum Reservations

Walk-Ins Welcome

Season

Summer: Memorial Day - Labor Day

Hours

Saturday and Sunday: 12:00am - 4:00pm

About Belt, Montana

Elevation: 3,599

Population: 526

County: Cascade

Settled as a coal camp by Finnish and Slavic immigrants, today Belt is better known for its beer than its coal. In the heart of Montana's grain country, and kept lush by wells and streams supplying some of the world's finest water, it comes as little surprise that Belt has attracted the attention of... ...

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