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Montana Museum of Art and Culture The Montana Museum of Art and Culture fosters the breadth of human creativity and relationships in the visual arts.

A welcoming university and state museum, it supports and celebrates artistic expression among the many cultures of Montana and beyond. Mission
The Montana Museum of Art and Culture fosters the breadth of human creativity and relationships in the visual arts. Vision Statement
It is the vision of the Montana Museum of Art and Culture to serve as:
a celebrated fine arts and cultural museum;
a national model for university museums;
a bridge between the students, faculty, and staff of the University of Montana and the wider community;
a significant contributor to the University of Montana's academic research and scholarly activities;
the best possible stewards of its noteworthy Permanent Collection, increasing its public value, integrity, and accessibility using the highest professional standards; and
creators of a legacy for future generations by honoring, preserving, and developing our shared artistic heritage. History
Located on the University of Montana campus in Missoula, MT, the MMAC is the state's oldest, deepest, and most comprehensive collection of art with a Permanent Collection begun in 1894. Formerly known as the "Museum of Fine Arts," it was administered by the School of Fine Arts until 2001 when it was recognized as the state's third museum and became a unit of the University's President's Office. In 2018, it became an affiliate unit of the College of the Arts and Media and in 2023, it opened a state-of-the-art facility, its first permanent home in its history.

Featured Image:Walter Hook, “Fancy Feline,” 1988, screen print.
10/20/2026

Featured Image:
Walter Hook, “Fancy Feline,” 1988, screen print.

10/20/2026
Today marks the launch of the UM Foundation’s Crowdfunding effort and you're invited to join in the fun. Crowdfunding at...
10/19/2026

Today marks the launch of the UM Foundation’s Crowdfunding effort and you're invited to join in the fun. Crowdfunding at UM features projects from across campus, including us at the MMAC. From Oct 19 through Nov 13, we’ll be sharing our story and working to reach a goal of $3000 to support our student interns and assistants. Ready to get in on the action? Every gift, no matter the amount, helps fuel the success of our students. When you give, you create the experiences, programs and resources that make UM and the MMAC places where students can thrive. Stay tuned for ways to give.

Our crowdfunding campaign is now live, running October 19-November 13. We hope you'll consider donating or sharing to he...
10/19/2026

Our crowdfunding campaign is now live, running October 19-November 13. We hope you'll consider donating or sharing to help us reach our goal of $3000 to help fund student opportunities and keep the museum free and accessible to the public!

Join me and make a gift to University of Montana Foundation Crowdfunding | 2026

10/17/2026
So proud to host this event—so much creativity, so much beauty and depth.
10/17/2026

So proud to host this event—so much creativity, so much beauty and depth.

Join us! Only a few spots left.
10/16/2026

Join us! Only a few spots left.

Tonight and tomorrow night at the MMAC. Welcome, Dance on Location!
10/15/2026

Tonight and tomorrow night at the MMAC. Welcome, Dance on Location!

This year's Dance on Location will be performed in front of its inspiration, the works of Morton Levin, at the Montana Museum of Art and Culture.

Dance on Location is tonight and tomorrow night at the MMAC.
10/15/2026

Dance on Location is tonight and tomorrow night at the MMAC.

This quiet little show on landscapes in the Permanent Collection reveals the depth of our holdings. On view in the third...
10/14/2026

This quiet little show on landscapes in the Permanent Collection reveals the depth of our holdings. On view in the third floor of the University Center. Captions forthcoming.

Address

795 South 5th Street East
Missoula, MT
59812

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 6pm
Wednesday 12pm - 6pm
Thursday 12pm - 6pm
Friday 12pm - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 6pm

Telephone

+14062432019

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