Museum Sampler

A display box of model trains sits at the Montana Museum of Railroad History in Great Falls, Mont. Along with a large model track of Great Falls in the past, the museum has various photos and railroad artifacts lining its walls. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Cortney Paxton)

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Museum Sampler

A display at The History Museum in Great Falls, Mont., shows the differences between decades of women’s fashion from 1910 (far left) to 1960 (far right). The History Museum showcases the history of Central Montana and includes farming equipment, military memorabilia, architectural models and many other displays. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Cortney Paxton)

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Museum Sampler

Pictured is a display of various military uniforms and memorabilia used throughout the United States at The History Museum in Great Falls, Mont. The History Museum showcases the history of Central Montana and includes farming equipment, women’s fashion, architectural models and many other displays. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Cortney Paxton)

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Montana meandering: Museum Sampler

Published April 18, 2014
By Senior Airman Cortney Paxton
341st Missile Wing Public Affairs

MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. -- Great Falls offers an annual Museum Sampler during which 10 museums waive their admission fee and showcase the art and history of the area. This past Sunday, April 13, marked this year's annual sampler, and during the event, 10 museums were free to the public: The Children's Museum of Montana, the C.M. Russell Museum, First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park, Galerie Trinitas at University of Great Falls, the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center, Montana Museum of Railroad History, Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art, The History Museum, The Ursuline Retreat Conference Centre and Museum and Malmstrom's Museum.