The LaRue-Hot Springs Museum
opened its doors to the public in June, 2008. Harold and Betty
LaRue, life-long residents of Hot Springs, made the dream of a
local museum come true. They donated two acres of their ranch
land that borders the main highway into Hot Springs from Montana
Highway 28. In 2007, they also pledged money to construct the
building for the museum.
Hot Springs is located on the Flathead Indian Reservation. In
1910, the reservation was opened to homesteading. Many ancestors
from that time, tribal and immigrants, continue to live in this
area of Montana. Donations from the Confederated Salish and
Kootenai Tribes and Homesteaders and relatives have come into
the museum. The result is a wonderful example of pictures and
artifacts that help weave the tale of life in Montana from the
turn of the last century until now.
The LaRue-Hot Springs Museum is a non profit corporation. All
donations are tax deductible. There is no charge for admission,
but always, donations are appreciated. The museum is open from
May 28 to August 29, 2009. The doors will be open every
Thursday, Friday and Saturday from noon until 4 p.m. during this
time. The museum can be found when traveling Montana Highway 28
by turning west at the Hot Springs intersection onto Hot Springs
Road. The museum is approximately one mile off Highway 28 on the
north side of the highway. We hope you stop in!!
