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The grey, castle-like walls of the old prison dominate Main Street at the heart of town. Prisoners were incarcerated here from 1871 to the late 1970s. Now the cells and buildings hold memorabilia of prisoners and guards alike. Several buildings on the grounds are accessible, though getting to them requires walking outside under the elements.
The Montana State Prison is an American men's correctional facility of the Montana Department of Corrections in unincorporated Powell County, Montana, about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) west of Deer Lodge. The current facility was constructed between 1974 and 1979 in response to the continued degeneration of the original facility located in downtown Deer Lodge.
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Model railroad artifacts, as a tribute to Deer Lodge's history as a railroad town. Antique dolls from as far back as 1835. Also a case of antique Hot Wheel cars.
Over 150 cars on display, mostly classic American models.
Genuine artifacts from the American west between 1829 and 1900. Not the inaccurate reproductions seen in the movies.
Historic caboose and a pair of locomotives, a tie to the time when Deer Lodge was a major railroad town. You can see the exteriors any time, with no ticket.
Pictures and exhibits of life in early Montana. Mining, furniture, and wagons are displayed.
Bowling center with pizza, wings, and sandwiches.