Missoula Art Museum

Mission: MAM serves the public by engaging audiences and artists in the exploration of contemporary art relevant to the community, state and region. Founded in 1975 and accredited by the American Association of Museums since 1987, MAM has always been a flagship institution in culturally savvy Missoula, Montana. After a $5.3 million capital campaign and grand opening in September 2006, MAM offers a spectacular attraction in the heart of the historic downtown: a fully accessible, free, public museum that boasts six exhibition spaces, a library, education center, and an inviting information lounge. The successful building design has seamlessly fused the 100-year-old Carnegie Library building with a contemporary addition, creating the ideal environment for exhibiting, celebrating, and preserving MAMs growing contemporary art collection. MAMs exhibition program is a broad landscape that serves and represents diverse audiences and creative interests. Each year, 20 to 25 solo and...