Children’s Museum of Northeast Montana
Museum
Located in Glasgow, this interactive museum is perfect for families traveling with young children. Hands-on exhibits cover science, agriculture, and imaginative play, making learning fun and engaging for all ages.
Culbertson Museum
Museum
Located 37 miles away, the Culbertson Museum preserves the local heritage of this historic railroad and trading town. Visitors can explore pioneer artifacts, early 20th-century memorabilia, and items from the area’s Native and settler past.
Fort Peck Assiniboine & Sioux Culture Center
Museum
Approximately 69 miles from Sidney, this cultural center celebrates the rich heritage of the Fort Peck Tribes. Visitors can explore exhibits, traditional artwork, and historical displays that honor the Assiniboine and Sioux peoples and their enduring connection to the land.
Fort Peck Interpretive Center
Museum
Located 137 miles away, this large center offers exhibits on the Fort Peck Dam, local paleontology, and regional wildlife. With a full-size T. rex model and engaging educational displays, it’s a must-visit for families and curious travelers alike.
Garfield County Museum
Museum
At 141 miles from Sidney, this museum may be off the beaten path, but it’s full of treasures—from dinosaur fossils and Western artifacts to relics from local ranching and homesteading history. A quiet gem for those interested in natural and cultural heritage.
Lambert Museum
Museum
Just 24 miles from Sidney, the Lambert Museum offers a glimpse into the rural and agricultural history of the region. Exhibits feature tools, photographs, and stories from homesteading days, giving visitors a taste of life on the early Montana prairie.
Lewis and Clark Trail Museum
Museum
Situated in Alexander, ND, 32 miles from Sidney, this museum celebrates the rich local history of early settlers, Native cultures, and the famed expedition that passed through the region. It features a variety of exhibits in a unique schoolhouse setting.
McCone County & Circle Museum
Museum
About 76 miles from Sidney, this volunteer-run museum in Circle, Montana, showcases life on the high plains through homesteading memorabilia, photographs, and local artifacts. It’s a humble but heartfelt stop for history lovers passing through eastern Montana.
McKenzie County Heritage Park & North Dakota Oil Museum
Museum
Located 54 miles from Sidney in Watford City, this museum blends local history with a look at the region’s oil boom legacy. Visitors can walk through historical buildings, learn about early settlers, and explore how oil shaped the area’s economy and culture.
MonDak Heritage Center
Museum
The MonDak Heritage Center is Eastern Montana’s premier museum and the arts & cultural hub of Richland County, Montana.
Poplar Cultural Museum
Museum
Located in Poplar, about 69 miles from Sidney, the Poplar Museum is housed in the town’s historic Tribal Jail, built around 1920 and now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors tour the jail cells to view exhibits featuring intricately detailed Sioux and Assiniboine beadwork and quilt work—much of which is available for purchase. Intriguing historical markers include prisoners’ carved initials in the brick walls and metal rebar-lined ceilings installed after past escape attempts. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (June–Labor Day), the museum offers free admission, cultural insight, and a memorable stop on any regional history tour.
Valley County Pioneer Museum
Museum
141 miles from Sidney, this well-curated museum features thousands of artifacts from Valley County’s pioneer days. Agricultural tools, antique vehicles, and detailed exhibits offer a rich look at homesteading life on the northern plains.
