We’re thrilled to announce that after many years of deferred maintenance..

The City of Bozeman has allocated funds to REPAINT and REPAIR the exterior of the STORY MANSION this summer!

There’s just one small problem… The sole bid that the city received to perform the maintenance and painting work the Mansion desperately needs was much higher than the City’s budget allocation for the work.

As of this blog post, we are about $20,000 short.

The Friends of the Story Mansion are seeking help from the Bozeman Community to make up for the deficit.  The FOSM is asking you, as a concerned citizen, to consider making a financial donation to help beautify and protect the exterior of the Mansion.  Could you give $5 or $25 or $50 or $100 or more to help us close the gap?

As you can see from our photos… We’ve got some scraping, patching, and painting to do!

Please donate to the FOSM’s effort to close the funding gap and get the mansion looking its best again by writing out a check, for whatever amount that you can make, to “Friends of the Story Mansion” and in the memo section of your check please note “Fund to Paint the Mansion.”  Send your check to Friends of the Story Mansion, P.O. Box 6271, Bozeman, Montana 59771

Or… Join the Friends of the Story Mansion! Your $25 contribution to join the Friends will help us get the word out about all of the exciting events happening at this terrific Bozeman landmark property.

Friends of the Story Mansion is a volunteer group that works with the City of Bozeman to raise awareness and funding for the renovation and upkeep of the historical gem, the Story Mansion. We think the mansion is a diamond-in-the-rough just waiting for the right tenant match that will really make this jewel shine! Until that special organization or community group is found, the Friends will continue to work to raise money for second and third floor renovations. Give Big is just one way YOU can help!

We all have causes we care about, and Give Big is the perfect way for you to support FOSM and help us build a foundation that will carry this piece of Bozeman history into the future!

Go here to donate Thursday, May 5 and Friday, May 6:https://www.givebiggv.org/organizations/the-friends-of-the-story-mansion

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Random Acts of Silliness presents…

Friends of the Story Mansion is excited to share that Bozeman’s favorite creators of magic and wackiness, Random Acts of Silliness, is presenting an installation called Cabinets of Curiosity at the Story Mansion from through May 8. You will be delighted and transported by these tiny cabinets of wonder holding space in the magical Story Mansion!

Visiting hours: Tuesday-Thursday 10-5,

Friday-Sunday 10-7, closed Mondays

Groups of 15 or more require a reservation to visit this exhibit.

Please email hello@randomactsofsilliness.com or call 406.600.2184 to secure your spot. If your group does not make a reservation, you may be required to wait for entry.

Click here for more information: https://www.randomactsofsilliness.com/cabinets-of-curiosity

Story Under the Stars is the free annual outdoor film held on the lawn of Story Park.  Join us Saturday, August 28, 7-10 PM for INDIANA JONES AND THE RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK!
Photo Credit to Bozeman Film Society

Witches’ Night at the Mansion is Halloween, October 31 every year, which is celebrated on the porch of the Mansion for treats and thrills.
Photo Credit to Filmlites Montana

Victorian Holiday Tea is being planned for December 2021. This period experience takes place in the gracious rooms of the first floor.  In coming months, check the Current Events page for details about making reservations with the City for this delightful event.

Photo Credits to Jodi Rasker