Entertainment In Missoula
Missoula's entertainment scene is second-to-none. Music venues host everything from headline national acts to local musicians. Theater enthusiasts can enjoy top-rate productions from the University, travelling shows and community's own Missoula Children's Theater. There are a number of attractions to fill your days and nights. If you're looking for entertainment, Missoula is the place to be.
Museums & Galleries
Holt Heritage MuseumThe Holt Heritage Museum collection tells the story of cowboys, their equipment, including celebrity's western boots and the evolution of different types of saddles and tack. Nez Perce, Salish/Kootenai and Crow are included in the Indian collections. The museum is on the famous Lolo Trail or the Nez Perce (Nee-me-poo) Trail, which was used, by Lewis and Clark in 1805 and 1806.
Rocky Mountain Elk FoundationStep into Elk Country at the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation's Elk Country Visitor Center. The Visitor Center is more than just a museum; it’s an experience that reveals the beauty, diversity and importance of elk country across North America.
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Missoula Art MuseumFounded in 1975 and accredited by the American Association of Museums since 1987, MAM is emerging as the leading contemporary art museum in the Intermountain West. MAM is a spectacular attraction in the heart of Missoula's historic downtown: a fully accessible, free, public museum that boasts eight exhibition spaces, a library, education center, and an inviting information lounge.
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Montana Museum of Art & CultureMontana Museum of Art & Culture is home to one of the oldest and most prominent fine art collections in the Rocky Mountain Northwest.
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Attractions
A Carousel For MissoulaA Carousel for Missoula is one of the first fully hand-carved carousels to be built in the United States since the Great Depression. Open daily, with the exception of 12 days in January when major maintenance is performed.
Currents Aquatic CenterCurrents’ four pools have engaging water features for every age. Currents is also home to Parks and Recreation headquarters and Headwaters, a beautiful state-of-the-art community meeting room available for public use.
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Dragon HollowDragon Hollow, built by 4000 volunteers in just nine days in the spring of 2001, has many fun and artistic elements thanks to local children and other artists. It is open dawn to dusk daily, weather permitting, and is free to the public.
Memorial Rose Garden ParkMemorial Rose Garden Park was established in 1944 by the city and the Missoula Rose Society to commemorate members of the armed forced killed in World War II. It has since become the site for memorials dedicated to casualties of America’s conflicts including Vietnam, Grenada, Panama, the Persian Gulf and Korea. In addition, there are a variety of other memorials throughout the park, including the Missoula Law Enforcement Memorial. In April 1999, the Missoula Memorial Rose Garden was designated as a “State Veteran’s Memorial Rose Garden” and the Korean War Memorial as a “State Korean War Memorial.” Both are shown on official Montana State Highway maps.
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Splash MontanaFeatures at Splash Montana include three exciting 3-story water slides, spray features and kiddie Grizzly slide, a lazy river float-way with a wild river branch, floating play structures, two party shelters, Crazy Creek Café, family locker rooms, lounge chairs and sun shades.
Mobash Skate ParkMobash Skate Park is open daily in McCormick Park in downtown Missoula. Helmets are required in the 15,000-square foot park. Mobash is a home-grown project conceived and developed by local skaters in partnership with the City of Missoula. Many generous donors helped fund the project, and professional skateboarder and philanthropist Tony Hawk kicked off the fun at the 2006 grand opening of the park.
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Performing & Musical Arts
Big Sky Summer Concert SeriesEach summer, Big Sky Brewing Company hosts a summer concert series. Check out some amazing music in an outdoor setting while sipping a locally brewed beverage.
Missoula Children's Theater (MCT)Located in downtown Missoula, the MCT Center for the Performing Arts’ state-of-the-art 324-seat theatre is home to the Missoula Children’s Theatre and the Missoula Community Theatre. The facility is available to the community for rental space, where classes, meetings, countless weddings, receptions, dance recitals and other celebrations take place in the bright, spacious lobby.
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Kettlehouse AmphitheaterLocated adjacent to the award-winning KettleHouse Brewery, and nestled on the banks of the Blackfoot River, the 4,250 capacity KettleHouse Amphitheater provides artists and concertgoers a uniquely Montana setting to experience their favorite artists.
Montana Repertory Theater
Now one of the most dynamic and respected touring companies in the country, Montana Repertory Theatre was established as a professional touring company in 1967, providing professional theatre to our own and neighboring Western states at an affordable cost. Our mission is to tell the great stories of our world to enlighten, develop, and celebrate the human spirit in an ever-expanding community.
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The WilmaLocated in downtown Missoula, The Wilma combines the historic character of a 1921 theatre with all the amenities associated with a state-of-the-art concert venue.
Rocky Mountain Ballet
Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre (RMBT) and Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre School were founded in 1998 by Artistic Director Charlene Campbell Carey. Ms. Carey envisioned Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre as a company that would present original ballets and would collaborate with musicians, artists and other dancers and choreographers.
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Community Events
Out To LunchOut to Lunch is a weekly concert series at Caras Park on the Clark Fork River, featuring musicians and over 20 varied food vendors. Enjoy Montana’s longest running festival every Wednesday in June, July, and August from 11:00am to 2:00pm.
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Downtown TonightDowntown ToNight happens every Thursday night in June, July, and August from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Caras Park. This weekly event offers an outdoor venue for live music, food vendors, and the Bud Light beverage garden for residents and visitors. The event is FREE to attend and also highlights a weekly family activity.
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River City Roots FestivalHeld in downtown Missoula for the last 14 years, the River City Roots Festival is Western Montana’s must-see-event of the year! This two-day free festival features first-class art and entertainment for both residents and visitors.With quality live performances on a big stage on West Main Street, a fine art show, entertainment for children and families, and a 4-Mile run through the heart of Missoula, Roots Fest brings a weekend of family fun to the heart of the community.
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