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Museum of the Plains Indian – a long walkway between two buildings in a grassy area📷 Photo by Ray Graciano on Unsplash

Museum of the Plains Indian

Browning, MT

History

A museum on the Blackfeet Reservation with clothing, beadwork and art of the Northern Plains peoples.

Nearest town
Browning, MT
Category
History & culture
GPS
48.5540, -113.0260

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Nearby

Campsites nearby

  • Sleeping Wolf CampgroundCampsite
    1 mi from Museum of the Plains Indian
  • Summit CampgroundCampsite
    22 mi from Museum of the Plains Indian · 17 pitches
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterToilets
  • Johnson's Campground and RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    23 mi from Museum of the Plains Indian
    Motorhomes
  • Heart of Glacier RV Park & CabinsMotorhome stopover
    23 mi from Museum of the Plains Indian
    Motorhomes
  • St Mary/East Glacier KOA HolidayMotorhome stopover
    23 mi from Museum of the Plains Indian
    Motorhomes
  • Rising Sun CampgroundCampsite
    25 mi from Museum of the Plains Indian · 83 pitches
    Drinking waterToiletsWaste disposal

All campsites in Montana · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Museum of the Plains Indian?

Museum of the Plains Indian is in Browning, MT, at GPS 48.5540, -113.0260. It is about 12 mi from East Glacier Park.

Can you camp near Museum of the Plains Indian?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Sleeping Wolf Campground, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 11 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Museum of the Plains Indian?

Museum of the Plains Indian is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Glacier’s quiet corners: North Fork and Two Medicine.

What is there to see near Museum of the Plains Indian?

Places worth a stop nearby: Two Medicine Lake (16 mi), Goat Lick Overlook (33 mi), Logan Pass – Going-to-the-Sun Road (33 mi) and Many Glacier Campground (34 mi).

When is the best time to visit Museum of the Plains Indian?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)