Great Falls has a colorful heritage reflected in many of the community’s annual celebrations, museums and art galleries. 

Community and symphonic concerts, national theater touring company performances, ballets, and dance groups provide an array of quality entertainment throughout the year.  The Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts, at the heart of this activity – is home to the Great Falls Symphony, now in its 45th season.  It provides opportunities for cultural enrichment and education for people in Great Falls and other communities in Montana. 

The Great Falls Civic Center serves as a cultural, social, and entertainment center for this region.

   

 

Museums
Great Falls is the hub of the art and history of the true West.  The CM Russell Museum has a permanent collection that exceeds 12,000 art works and objects of this legendary cowboy artist—the 2nd largest in the world.  The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center brings to life the most famous 8,000-mile journey in the history of the US, and the Malmstrom Air Force Base Museum and Air Park has one of the largest military model aircraft displays in the Northwest.

 


Art Galleries
While CM Russell may be the most well-known Montana artist, there are many others from painters to potters who capture the spirit of Montana in a variety of media.  Bi-monthly art shows at Gallery 16 spotlight the extensive talents of local artists while the Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art offers workshops to the public in stunning surroundings of changing exhibitions of
contemporary art.
 




 
 

1. Gallery 16
Located in downtown Great Falls, Gallery 16 has a wide array of paintings, drawings, pottery, fibers, jewelry, sculpture, cards, furniture, original prints, and limited reproductions. Gallery 16 specializes in handling the work of Montana artists and craftsmen.  A co-op run by 14 local artists, Gallery 16 was founded 35 years ago to promote interest in contemporary Montana art work.  For more information call, 406-453-6103

2. Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art
Explore dynamic contemporary art exhibitions surrounded by elegant 19th century architecture. Vibrant education programs include tours, classes and workshops for all ages and abilities.  Schedule your wedding, reunion or office party in our elegant café. Group tours available by appointment.  Admission is free courtesy of Pacific Steel and Recycling.  Call for more information, 406-727-8255

3. Malmstrom Air Force Base Museum
and Air Park
One of the largest military model aircraft displays in the Northwest, Malmstrom Air Force Base Museum has a World War II Era barracks room, Lend Lease Diorama, SAGE Computer, Flight suit and Survival Equipment displays as well as Minute Man I and II missile launch consoles and a Minute Man Launch Facility cutaway.  The Museum also houses Army Air Corps and US Air Force uniform displays and a Lewis and Clark Portage Map of Great Falls, Montana.  Contact MAFB Museum at 406-731-2705.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 






   
 



Great Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau
1106 9th Street South, P.O. Box 3208, Great Falls, MT 59403-3208 
1-800-735-8535

  
   

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