Bozeman Montana FamilySearch Center

Center Contacts and Hours
Sundays 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Closures Dates:


 * All major holidays
 * Closed: Sunday, Oct 2, 2022 General Conference
 * Closed: Sunday, November 27, 2022 Thanksgiving weekend
 * Closed: Sunday, December 25, 2022 Christmas

PLEASE CHECK HERE FOR UNANTICIPATED CLOSURES THAT MAY ARISE DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES SUCH AS STAFFING PROBLEMS, INCLEMENT WEATHER, ETC.

Location Map:
 * Location on Map

Address:

2915 Colter Avenue Bozeman, Montana 59715 United States


 * The History Center is accessed by turning left on South Third Street (to the left of the Museum of the Rockies) and then turning left on Henderson.
 * The Church parking lot is now on your right. Pull into the lot and park.
 * Use the first entrance to the right of the building.
 * Walk to the first hallway, turn left and continue to the history center on the left.


 * Language:English

Phone:


 * 1-406-586-9830

E-mail:


 * MT_Bozeman@familyhistorymail.org

Collections

 * There are many books available for the United States and Europe too. We have a very good collection of books by county in Pennsylvania.

Databases and Software

 * FamilySearch Center Portal This center has access to the FamilySearch Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. Hardware and Equipment


 * The center has five computers, all with internet access and also wireless access for your own computer. There are two microfilm readers, one fiche reader, and one printer). There are app. 200 microfilms on indefinite loan and many microfiche available for all to use.

Resources in the Local Area
Bozeman Public Library 626 E. Main Street Bozeman, Montana 59715 406 582-2400

The library has Bozeman city directories from 1892 to the present, genealogy handbooks, and free access to many subscription databases.

Gallatin County Genealogical Society Meetings are free and open to the public. Meetings are held the second Saturday at the Bozeman Public Library 11 a.m. to noon in Jan, Feb, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, and Nov. Website

Gallatin County Historical Society and Gallatin History Museum 317 West Main Street Bozeman, Montana 406 522-8122


 * Summer Hours: (Memorial Day through Labor Day) Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM


 * Winter Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM


 * Admission Fees: Research Center Admission Free Museum Admission : Call or see their Website

Knowledgeable staff and volunteers are always available to help with research

The Montana State Historical Society 225 North Roberts Street Helena, Montana 59620-1201


 * Open Year Round Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 9:00 - 1:00 PM

Montana State University Library (Renne Library) P.O. Box 173320 Centennial Mall Bozeman, MT 59717-3320 Service Desk: 406-994-3139


 * Special Collections Phone: 406-994-4242 Location: Renne Library 2nd floor Hours: Wednesday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Yellowstone Historic Center Museum 104 Yellowstone Ave. West Yellowstone, Montana 406-646-1100

Links
Online Genealogy Records by Location
 * Using the FamilySearch Research Wiki: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.

Volunteer at the Center
We are always ready to accept volunteers who like to do family history and work with the public as they come into our center looking for help. You do not have to be a member of the Church and no one will ever talk to you about the Church unless you ask about specific doctrines.