Drive-in theaters are slowly becoming a thing of the past, which is unfortunate. Luckily, we’ve still got a few of them here in the Last Best Place. When you’re feeling nostalgic on a warm, summer evening, hop in the car and head to Silver Bow Drive-In in Butte.

Silver Bow Drive-In is located at Exit 119 Off of I-15, about six miles south of Butte.

Silver Bow Facebook The Hansen Family opened it in 1977 with a single screen, and the same family still owns it today.

A second screen was added in 1980, making this the first twin drive-in theater in Montana.

Marlo F. / Foursquare The place now has the capacity for about 500 vehicles.

The concession stand and projection booth here were once part of a drive-in located near Deer Lodge from 1949-1973.

Silver Bow Facebook In 1977, they were brought to Butte.

The Silver Bow Drive In is open from spring - fall, and their 2019 season is about to begin.

Marlo F. / Foursquare The cost to see a movie here is $6 per adult ($4 for children). Bring cash for your admission and snacks – this place is cash only, just like it used to be.

The Silver Bow is one of Montana’s last remaining drive-in theaters, and it’s such a fun place to spend an evening with the family or someone special.

Silver Bow Facebook There are no outside speakers here, so if you want to sit outside, don’t forget to bring a portable radio.

Feeling nostalgic? When the drive-in opens, you can see what’s playing on the website. And if you can’t make it to this theater this summer, try an old-fashioned snack at one of these roadside burger stands.

Silver Bow Facebook

The Hansen Family opened it in 1977 with a single screen, and the same family still owns it today.

Marlo F. / Foursquare

The place now has the capacity for about 500 vehicles.

In 1977, they were brought to Butte.

The cost to see a movie here is $6 per adult ($4 for children). Bring cash for your admission and snacks – this place is cash only, just like it used to be.

There are no outside speakers here, so if you want to sit outside, don’t forget to bring a portable radio.

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