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Museum at the Bighorns reports new exhibits and year-round opening
Summary
Museum Director Carrie Ida Edinger briefed commissioners on the Museum at the Bighorns' lobby opening in spring 2025, upcoming exhibits including Battle of Little Bighorn photos and a Smithsonian traveling exhibit on American democracy, and expanded school outreach.
Carrie Ida Edinger, director of the Museum at the Bighorns, told the Board that the museum lobby opened in spring 2025 and that staff are preparing several upcoming exhibits, including photo documentation of the Battle of Little Bighorn and an upcoming Smithsonian traveling exhibit on American democracy. She said the museum is now open year-round and staff are actively engaging schools and community programs; a handout and flyer were provided to commissioners.
The update was informational; no board action or funding decisions were made during the staff meeting. The museum’s year-round hours and outreach activities are intended to increase school visits and community engagement over the coming year.
