Visitors
Friday through Monday
The Paradise Center offers visitors both a historic experience as well as an opportunity to learn about what Northwest Montana has to offer. Exhibits are on all three floors of the historic school building. Notable exhibits are explained below and other exhibits include a timeline unique to this area, a hand-made old Western Town, a historic classroom, and more. Visitation is at no charge – but donations are gratefully accepted. During hours of operation, visitors can tour on their own or have a guided experience with one of our docents.
“Did You Know???”
Historic
Building
Did you know the Paradise School, now The Paradise Center, is on the National Register of Historic Places?
Visit us and see the refurbished school building, historic classroom, and many museum exhibits relating to the history of Paradise, MT to include the railroad, Glacial Lake Missoula, and more!
Historic Railroad
Exhibit
Did you know the community of Paradise, Montana was a significant contributor to the development of the railroad?
Our Railroad and Mini-Roundhouse Exhibits will show you a different side of Paradise than the one you see today and highlight our value in railroad development!
Glacial Lake
Missoula
Did you know the community of Paradise, Montana and the surrounding region were once under an enormous amount of water?
Our Glacial Lake Missoula Exhibit will show you the extent of the flood and help you identify signs of the flood as you look at our surrounding landscape!
Mini Roundhouse
Exhibit
Did you know Paradise, Montana had a 20-bay roundhouse used to repair locomotives and rail cars in the early 19th Century?
Come and see our mini roundhouse with 5 bays and learn about the transportation of mail, freight, passengers, and roundhouse operations!
Historic
Classroom
Did you know the Paradise School was once grades 1-12 and became an elementary school in the 1920s with High School students being bussed to Thompson Falls?
Come and see the refurbished school building, historic classroom and many exhibits pertaining to the history Paradise, MT!
Veteran’s Memorial
Exhibit
Did you know that Sanders County has the 3rd highest percentage of Veterans in the State of Montana at 13.4%?
Join us for the Flag Raising Ceremony on July 4, 2026 at 11:30 AM along with the opening of our NEW Veterans Memorial Exhibit honoring our local heroes!
Local Artist
Gallery
Did you know The Paradise Center has an Art Gallery where we display the work of local artists and teach aspiring artists?
Come and see paintings, glasswork, ceramics, and woodwork by local artists. You might be inspired to explore your own creative side in our seasonal art classes!
Interpretive Walking Trail
& Playground
Did you know The Paradise Center has an outdoor Walking Trail and Playground available to the public during daylight hours?
Our Walking Trail includes 15 interpretive panels highlighting nearby points of interest while our playground features a 100 year old merry-go-round!