The museum was established in 1975 in the Carnegie Library building. The museum sponsors around 12 changing exhibitions each year that showcase a variety of artists and media. Its permanent collection focuses on contemporary art of the Western states. Services include guided tours by appointment, classes, lectures and the Museum Shop. The museum is handicapped accessible on the first floor. Hours are 3 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.

Located on the corner of Pine and Pattee. Take the Orange Street Exit off Interstate 90.

Location: 335 North Pattee, Missoula Montana 59802 Telephone 406-728-0447

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Montana Events Are: Christmas Stroll and Parade of Lights Great Falls December 4 RUST - Rails Under the Stars Big Sky December 19 Humanities Montana Festival of the Book Missoula continuing thru October 24 Holiday Candlelight Tours of Lewis and Clark Caverns Whitehall December 19 thru December 29 Christmas at Moss Mansion Billings continuing thru January 2

Other upcoming events include: Sno-Ball Big Sky January 16 thru January 23 Winter Carnival Whitefish February 5 thru February 7 Festival of Trees Helena December 2 thru December 6 Feb-ru-licious Festival Helena February 6 Winter Carnival Red Lodge February 19 thru February 20