About the Business
Missoula Art Museum is a free contemporary art museum in downtown Missoula. It opened in 1975 inside the city’s former 1903 Carnegie Library and expanded in 2006 through a $5.3 million project that joined the historic building to a modern addition.
MAM presents rotating exhibitions and maintains collections focused on contemporary Indigenous art, Montana Modernism and American folk art. Its Contemporary American Indian Art Collection began through a 1997 partnership between executive director Laura Millin and artist Jaune Quick-to-See Smith.
Education is a central part of the museum’s work. The Fifth Grade Art Experience has served more than 50,000 youth, including students from rural communities and schools of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.
The museum remains admission-free and extends into the surrounding downtown block through its outdoor Art Park.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is admission to the Missoula Art Museum free?+
Yes. General admission and guided gallery tours are free.
What kind of art does the Missoula Art Museum show?+
MAM presents rotating contemporary art exhibitions and has collection strengths in contemporary Indigenous art, Montana Modernism and American folk art.
Does the Missoula Art Museum offer tours?+
Yes. MAM offers free Saturday tours at 11 a.m., self-guided materials and scheduled tours for schools, community groups and adult visitors.
How long should I plan for a visit to the Missoula Art Museum?+
MAM is a compact museum, so many visitors can see the current exhibitions in a relatively short visit. The amount on view changes as exhibitions rotate.
Where can I park near the Missoula Art Museum?+
Nearby weekday parking is generally metered. The Pine Street lot beside the museum is leased during business hours and is not public parking until after 5 p.m. on weekdays.
What is the Fifth Grade Art Experience?+
It is MAM’s signature education program, combining exhibition tours with artmaking led by professional teaching artists. The program has served more than 50,000 youth.
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