Nevada City

  • Mailing Address
  • PO Box 338
  • Virginia City, MT 59755
  • Contact Information
  • Phone: 406-843-5247
  • Fax: 406-843-5468
  • Toll Free: 800-829-2969

Nevada City was a mining ghost town until the Bovey family restored it between 1945 and 1978. The entire town of Nevada City is a historical museum. Today it is a famous tourist attraction with many original log buildings and an outstanding collection of old-time music boxes, player pianos and calliopes. Also there is a narrow rail system that links Nevada City and Virginia City, with a fully restored 1910 Baldwin Steam Locomotive on weekends and a smaller train weekdays. Train operates from Memorial Weekend through Labor Day.

Admission fees: weekdays $6.00, weekends $8.00, children 6 and under are free.

Area Activities

  • American Heritage
  • Antiques
  • Childrens Activities
  • Education
  • Exhibit
  • Folk Art
  • Heritage
  • History
  • Museum
  • Tour
  • Archaeology
  • Cultural

Services And Amenities

  • Childrens Activities
  • Gift Shop
  • Instruction
  • Maps
  • Merchandise
  • Parking
  • Pay Telephone
  • Public Restroom
  • Registered Historic Site
  • Store
  • Tour
  • Unescorted Tour

Driving Directions

Nevada City is located in southwestern Montana. It is 70 miles southeast of Butte, on Highway 287 in the famous Alder Gulch area.

Payment And Reservation Information

  • Payment Methods
  • Cash
  • Travelers Checks
  • Reservations
  • Group Reservations Required
  • Reservations Accepted
  • Walk-Ins Welcome
  • Discounts
  • AAA Discount
  • Group Discount

Season / Hours Of Operation

  • Season
  • Memorial Day - Labor Day
  • Hours
  • 9:00am - 7:00pm