Crazy Mountain Museum: Actually in Clyde Park, Not Big Timber
Location Correction
The **Crazy Mountain Museum** is **not in Big Timber, Montana**. It is located **10 miles north** in the town of **Clyde Park**.
Correct Address
Crazy Mountain Museum
107 1st Avenue South
Clyde Park, MT 59018
USA
Context
- Big Timber** (Sweet Grass County seat) is the nearest larger town (pop. ~1,600). Many references mistakenly place the museum there.
- Clyde Park** (pop. ~300) is the actual location, on the east slope of the **Crazy Mountains**.
- Focus: Local history — Crazy Mountains, pioneering, ranching, mining, Native American (Crow), one-room schoolhouse, fossils.
- Hours: Seasonal (typically Memorial Day–Labor Day, weekends or by appointment). Check crazymountainmuseum.org or call.
Visiting the Area
- Combine with **Big Timber** (supermarket, gas, dining, **Grand Hotel**, **Sweet Grass County Museum**).
- Access to **Crazy Mountains** trailheads (e.g., **Half Moon Campground**, **Lava Lake**) via US-191 / MT-298.
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