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Our latest project is the completion of a 7200 square foot addition to our museum’s display space. This new addition will be housed in the southeast building located on the museum complex grounds. This new display will house the local history of the region through displays and artifacts representing the settlements and improvements following the homestead era at the turn of the century. It is planned for completion in 2013 in time for the museum’s 20th anniversary. A Photo Gallery of the construction process wil be available soon.

The museum is a regional research and repository for history from within 100 miles of Bowman, ND. We have departments active in Archaeological, Genealogical and Paleontological research as well as preservation collections relating to local history.

The museum is one of the major cultural centers in Bowman and the surrounding area. We routinely showcase local artistic talents, traveling displays and sponsor guest speakers on many topics. Check with the museum administration desk for the current schedule of events.

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Where Are We?

The Pioneer Trails Regional Museum is located at 12 First Ave. NE in Bowman, North Dakota. Bowman is located at the confluence of two major highways, US 85 and US 12. We are in the extreme southwestern corner of North Dakota, approximately 16 miles from South Dakota, and 30 miles from Montana.

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Pioneer Trails Regional Foundation

The purpose of our foundation shall be to enhance the mission of the Pioneer Trails Regional Museum by providing endowments that preserve assets and enhance programs through monies given to the organization. The foundation is organized exclusively for charitable, educational, or scientific purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code for the sole purpose of support only to the Pioneer Trails Regional Museum and its activities and programs.

Memorials and Tributes

PTRM memorials and tributes gives you an opportunity to honor special persons in your life. Memorials and Tributes may be specified to a certain department, study, or project or left to the discretion of the Board.

Hunting down T. rex in the Badlands

Amateur paleontologists wielding pickaxes and brushes dig for fossilized dinosaur bones in the wind-blown buttes. By Tony C. Dreibus, Special to The LA Times - May 15, 2005