Beaverhead County Museum
Research, Photo, and Reproduction Fee Policy

Research Hours
Monday 1 PM – 4 PM, Tuesday and Wednesday, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Please call or email in advance to schedule a research visit if outside of research hours.

About the Archives

The Beaverhead County Museum maintains one of the largest historical archives in Southwestern Montana. The archives are managed by museum staff and dedicated volunteers, with limited operational funding provided by the Beaverhead County Museum Association (Friends of the Museum).

To preserve this valuable resource and ensure continued public access, the museum has established the following fee structure and policies.

General Policies

• Some materials may not be copied due to fragility or copyright restrictions.

• All research materials must be handled in accordance with museum guidelines.

• Credit must be provided for all materials or photographs used for commercial purposes.

Fee Waivers and Discounts

• Board of Trustees, Friends of the Museum members and staff/volunteers:
  Fees are waived for on-site visits only

• Schools, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies:

  • Free on-site visitation

  • Reduced staff-assisted research rate for remote requests

• Fee waivers for reproduction and use may be considered for:

  • Student projects

  • Educational curriculum use

  • Current news stories

All approved uses require completion of a Permission & Use Form, regardless of fee waiver status.

General Public

• Staff-assisted research: $15/hour

• Staff-assisted research (remote requests): $15/hour

• Do-it-yourself research (includes brief orientation): FREE

Staff assistance for locating materials is available at $10/hour when applicable.

 

Reproduction Fees

Members, Schools, Nonprofits, & Government Agencies

• Black & White photocopies: $0.10 per page

• Color photocopies: $0.20 per page

• Digital scans (emailed): $1.00 per scan

• Digital scans (flash drive/CD): $2.00 per scan

• Duplicate CD or flash drive: $1.00

• Photo prints: $3.00

• Other museums or similar institutions: FREE for in-person visits

General Public

• Black & White photocopies: $0.25 per page

• Color photocopies: $0.50 per page

• Digital photo files (JPEG): $5.00 each

• Physical photo prints: $5.00 each

• Digital scans (emailed): $1.00 per scan

• Digital scans (flash drive/CD): $2.00 per scan

• Duplicate CD or flash drive: $1.00

• Photo prints on photo paper: $3.00

Most photographs are scanned at 600 dpi.

Additional Information

• Research materials and images are typically delivered via email unless otherwise requested.

• Postage and handling fees will apply for physical delivery.

• For large print orders or special requests, please contact the museum directly.

•  Payment & Forms must be filled out prior to sending materials.

Please send completed Permission & Use Forms and payment to:
Beaverhead County Museum
15 S. Montana St.
Dillon, MT 59725

Payment methods: Cash, check, or credit card (contact museum)