Montana Law Enforcement Museum

The Montana Law Enforcement Museum, a free museum, first opened in May 1989. The leased site is located inside Old .Montana State Prison on Main Street in Deer Lodge. The MLEM was created, owned, and operated by Montana's criminal justice professional associations to collect, preserve and publicly display the historical artifacts and memorabilia of Montana's rich law enforcement history. The MLEM also maintains the state's officially designated Montana Law Enforcement Officers' .Memorial, and offers various educational exhibits related to crime prevention and public safety. The MLEM operates solely through volunteers and private contributions; there are no federal, state, or local tax-funded operations.