Moss Mansion Museum is a historic house museum at 914 Division Street in Billings, Montana. Built in 1903, it preserves its original fixtures and tells the story of the Moss family and early Billings through family letters and archival documents.
- Location: 914 Division Street, Billings, MT 59101
- Tour options: Guided tours, with group or private tours by appointment as available
- Admission: $15 for adults; other rates vary by age and eligibility
What to expect at Moss Mansion Museum
Moss Mansion Museum is a preserved historic home where you can see the original fixtures and learn about the family who lived there and the early history of Billings. The house was built by Billings entrepreneur Preston Boyd Moss and designed by New York architect Henry Janeway Hardenbergh, whose other designs included the original Waldorf Astoria and Plaza Hotels.
The museum interprets the house and its past with family letters and other archival documents. Its place on the National Register of Historic Places reflects its historic significance. Moss Mansion is one of the museums in Billings covered in a guide to three local options.
What tour options can you book?
Moss Mansion Museum offers guided tours, and group or private guided tours can be arranged by appointment as availability allows. The museum asks groups and private-tour visitors to email tours@mossmansion.com at least 2 days in advance.
For a group or private booking, allow at least 48 hours for a site historian to be added to the schedule. Advance payment may be requested, and special rates may apply. Guided tours cost $18 per person; confirm booking arrangements directly before making plans.
What are Moss Mansion Museum hours and ticket prices?
Admission is $15 for adults, $13 for seniors and veterans, $10 for students ages 6–18, free for children age 5 and under, and $3 for Museums for All visitors with qualifying ID. These rates and operating details can change, so check the official site before you go.
Temporarily closed
This place is listed as temporarily closed. Check the official site before you go.
Last checked November 2026.
Office hours are distinct from tour availability, so confirm the hours that apply to your visit rather than assuming the office schedule is the tour schedule. The museum publishes seasonal tour notices, so check current information if you are planning around a particular time of year.
How do you get to Moss Mansion from the hotel?
Moss Mansion Museum is about a 7-minute drive or a 42-minute walk from WoodSpring Suites Billings, a hotel in Billings. Its street address is 914 Division Street, Billings, MT 59101. The drive is the shorter of the two supplied travel options; allow more time if you choose to walk.
Before you go
Confirm tour availability, admission and the schedule before setting out, especially if you are arranging a group or private visit. For those bookings, contact the museum in advance and allow the requested lead time. The museum’s office hours and tour details may not match.
FAQs
Who built Moss Mansion?
Billings entrepreneur Preston Boyd Moss built the mansion in 1903. New York architect Henry Janeway Hardenbergh designed it.
Does Moss Mansion Museum offer private tours?
Group or private guided tours are available by appointment as scheduling allows. The museum asks visitors to email at least 2 days in advance.
Are children admitted free?
Children age 5 and under are admitted free. Students ages 6–18 pay $10.