Red Lodge was originally a coal boomtown with as many as 22 mines in Carbon County including Bearcreek's Smith Mine, site of Montana's Worst Mining disaster in 1943.
Culture, Entertainment and History
Catch the spirit of today at one of the many art and photographic galleries in town.
Attractions
Carbon County Historical Society & Museum · 406-446-3667
Highlights historic Red Lodge with Greenough rodeo collection, extensive historical gun collection, interactive coal mine exhibit and much more. The staff also assists with genealogical and historic research. more...
Roman Theater · 406-446-2233
We've gone digital! "It's Better On The Big Screen"... With the new "CHRISTIE" digital projection system & "DOLBY 5.1" sound.
Click our link for schedule, showtimes and a coupon! more...
Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary · 406-446-1133
Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary is Montana's Premier Native Animal Rescue! Come look into the eyes of bears, wolves, bison, elk, cougars, lynx, bobcat, coyotes and dozens of rescued Yellowstone ecosystem animals. more...
Red Lodge Carnegie Library · 406-446-1905
Red Lodge Carnegie Library has a collection of 12,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 400 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 126 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.
