HELENA — After nearly two decades of planning and five years of construction, the Montana Heritage Center is officially open, connecting thousands of people each year to Montana's rich history through unique and immersive exhibits.

State leaders, donors, the Montana Historical Society, and hundreds from the community gathered Tuesday afternoon to celebrate the milestone.

“To be at the point where we are able to share that vision and the execution of that vision with the public is just incredibly exciting,” Molly Kruckenberg, the director of Montana Historical Society, said.

Funding for the 107 million dollar project came from a combination of private donations and grants from 1300 donors, state funds, and bonds.

The Heritage Center is a whopping 165,000 square feet, which includes the

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