Saint Labre Mission & Cheyenne Museum

The church at Saint Labre Indian School

"the church at St. Labre Indian School" by dmboyer is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Quick Facts

Location:

Ashland, MT

MANAGED BY:

St. Labre Indian School

Amenities

4 listed

Gifts/Souvenirs/Books, Information, Parking - Auto, Restroom - Accessible

Lewis and Clark NHT Visitor Centers and Museums

This map shows a range of features associated with the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, which commemorates the 1803-1806 Lewis and Clark Expedition. The trail spans a large portion of the North American continent, from the Ohio River in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the mouth of the Columbia River in Oregon and Washington. The trail is comprised of the historic route of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, an auto tour route, high potential historic sites (shown in black), visitor centers (shown in orange), and pivotal places (shown in green). These features can be selected on the map to reveal additional information. Also shown is a base map displaying state boundaries, cities, rivers, and highways. The map conveys how a significant area of the North American continent was traversed by the Lewis and Clark Expedition and indicates the many places where visitors can learn about their journey and experience the landscape through which they traveled.

Established in 1884 as a means to counter the effects of homesteading upon the Native American population, the St. Labre Mission has become an integral part of the lives of Native American communities in southern Montana. Spread across three school campuses, the mission educates children from pre-K through high school.  

For the children who attend these schools, this means far more than just traditional education. Working soley through donations, the mission provides over 700 Crow and Northern Cheyenne students with food, clothing, and a balance of Native American cultural education, as well as a spiritual education.  

The historic St. Labre Indian Mission, gift shop, and Cheyenne Museum are located at the site of the school. On display, visitors can see Native American art, beadwork, and clothing. The gift shop offers a range of items, including merchandise handcrafted by local Native Americans. Admission is free to visitors, and the museum is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:30 pm, from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. Winter hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Extended hours may be available in the summer months. The museum is closed most holidays. Call ahead for any possible closures at [phone] or [phone].