Carter County Museum
The Carter County Museum is a local and natural history museum located in Ekalaka, Montana. Its history begins in 1936. Expect 72–84°F afternoons in the mildest months, June to September.
A museum inside Ekalaka
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Baker, 35 miles north. Where to stay ↓
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 9°, with about 48" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 72–84°. When to go ↓
Established in 1936
Carter County Museum dates from 1936. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Carter County Museum
The Carter County Museum is a local and natural history museum located in Ekalaka, Montana. It was founded in 1936 and is the first county museum in Montana. The museum is one of several in the state on the Montana Dinosaur Trail, a collection of museums with unique paleontology displays.
The collections at the museum include a large dinosaur exhibit, a focus on natural history, ranch and homestead life, and a veteran's room that covers the people from the area that traveled to war since the founding of the county in 1917.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1936
A base for Carter County Museum
The first towns with rooms are Baker (6).
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Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
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Carter County Museum: what to know
Is Carter County Museum in Ekalaka?
Yes. It’s inside Ekalaka, MT.
When is the best time to visit Carter County Museum?
June, July, August and September, with highs of 72–84°.
What is the closest airport to Carter County Museum?
Dawson Community (GDV), about 87 miles away.
Where should I stay near Carter County Museum?
Baker (35 mi, 6 places to stay).
Notes from people in Ekalaka
Be the first to share a tip in Ekalaka’s Town Square.
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