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79S · FORT BENTON, MT

Museum of the Northern Great Plains

Explore Montana agricultural and homesteading history at the Fort Benton museum and heritage complex.

A day out

Website checked Nov 5, 2026 · FORT BENTON

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Before you go

Call to confirm hours.

Best days: 2026 public season has ended. In-season hours were Monday–Saturday 10:30 am–4:30 pm and Sunday noon–4 pm.

Call the FBO 406-622-5316 Official website ↗

Ground-visit planning only. Use current aviation sources for weather, NOTAMs, airport restrictions and aircraft suitability.

From the airplane to your destination

Ask airport management about the directory-listed courtesy car and permitted use, or arrange a ride to 1205 20th Street. No measured airport walk verified.

Aircraft parking

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Call the FBO or airport for transient parking, fees and where to shut down.

Getting to the entrance

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The pedestrian route and gate access have not been verified. Ask before leaving the aircraft.

Ground transportation

Published source

A 2025 Montana directory lists a courtesy car, but current availability is unconfirmed. Contact Fort Benton Airport at 406-781-9478 or arrange a separate return ride.

Source ↗Checked 2026-11-05

Reservations & arrival times

Published source

Call the museum at 406-622-5316 for a valid visiting date. Operator suggests allowing at least four hours; no off-season admission is promised.

Source ↗Checked 2026-11-05

Facilities

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Restrooms, showers and other visitor facilities have not been independently confirmed.

Airport & FBO contacts

FBOFBO contact not confirmed
Airport contact · Fort Benton Airport · 406-781-9478Source ↗ · Source checked 2026-11-05Directly read PDF generated April 4, 2026. Unattended airport; 406-781-9478 and 100LL listed. Fort Benton Airport is explicitly in non-FBO businesses; not relabeled as an FBO.
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Sources & research notes
  • Museum is outside its published 2026 public season; off-season admission and 2027 opening are unconfirmed.
  • Courtesy-car availability and time limits need airport confirmation; do not assume a car is waiting.
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