The Miracle of America Museum - Montana Living

The Miracle of America Museum, Polson, Montana, has many nicknames, but “The Smithsonian of the West” is probably the most fitting. With over 340,000 artifacts and counting, there is something for everyone at the "Smithsonian of the West."

The breadth and variety of the eclectic museum’s exhibits, which take up 35 buildings and much of the land surrounding, have earned it the nickname of “Smithsonian of the West.” Its owners and operators, Gil and Joanne Mangels, are collectors in the most extreme sense of the word.
Vehicles of all shapes and sizes make up a sizable portion of the collection. More than 3,000 motorcycles, some very rare, draw bikers from the highway to the museum. There are World War II and Vietnam-era trucks and helicopters, which patrons are allowed to climb in and steer. In fact, much of the sprawling museum is hands on. Kids are allowed to play with vintage coin-operated games, including player pianos and mini barrel trains. During summer, workshops on blacksmithing, lacemaking, and other arcane activities are presented using authentic tools.

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