The Museum of the Rockies' regional history hall shares the compelling stories and artifacts that connect us with the Northern Rocky Mountains, illuminating our own lives and those lived before us. From early exploration through World War II, this exhibition depicts the cultural and social changes experienced by those who called this region home--Native Americans, fur traders, gold seekers, and white settlers. Historic artifacts, photographic wall murals, and pieces from the Museum’s extensive textile collection will add to your understanding of Montana’s past and the larger forces that shaped the nation.

Within this hall are two smaller exhibitions celebrating the Museum's dramatic rise from its beginnings in a couple of Quonset huts on the MSU campus to the world-class institution we enjoy today. Collections on view include recreations of exhibits seen in the Museum's past incarnations, including Dr. McGill's object-filled parlor, and a case on branding.