Welcome to the MMAC!
The Montana Museum of Art & Culture is one of three state museums in Montana. With a collection of nearly 12,000 objects that spans thousands of years of art history, the MMAC provides a unique experience for all visitors, both local and out-of-town. Visit us at 795 S 5th St E, our new building on the University of Montana's campus.
What to Know Before Your Visit:
The museum is free to visit, and we do not charge an admission fee for our tours. We do encourage a $10.00 donation to help support the museum and uphold our mission and operations.
The museum's upstairs galleries will be closed from 5-6 PM on Thursday September 3rd for a Slow Flow Yoga and Sound Bath experience. See further event info at furthernorthwellness.com or on Grizhub.
The museum will close at 5:30 on Thursday September 10th for a private event.
Visiting Hours
Tuesday - Saturday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday Griz Home Game Hours: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
See our Visit/tours page for our fall schedule of Griz home games.
Docent Tours
Daily docent tours are Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 2 pm.
No docent tours on Griz Home Game days.
See our Visit/tours page for further info on our special tours schedule.
Please note that our upstairs exhibitions feature the following disclaimers:
"Il Maestro! Works by Morton Levin, a Centennial Celebration," located in the Payne and Erickson Galleries, contains images of death, nudity, physical pain, violence, and war, that might not be suitable for some audiences.
"Morton Levin: Graphic Works," located in the Hansen Gallery, contains adult content, including images of nudity and sexuality, that might not be suitable for some audiences.
Minors should be accompanied by an adult who may decide whether to view the work at their discretion.
No photography or recording is permitted in both exhibitions.
Current Exhibitions
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This exhibition features work by Morton Levin, a 20th century modernist whose artistic journey was impacted by the effects of war, love, family, and teaching. The traveling exhibition presents a selection of works, including drawings, paintings, and prints from the 1930s through 2005. The exhibition is accompanied by “Morton Levin: Graphic Works,” a more intimate show curated by the MMAC in the Michele and Loren Hansen Gallery.
Both exhibitions open with a free public reception from 5-7 PM on June 18 and run through October 17. Curator Nicole Maria Evans will deliver a gallery talk on June 18 at 6 PM.
The museum will host the screening of the short documentary “A Keen Observer” by Apo Bazidi on Thursday, July 30 at 4:30 followed by MMAC director Rafael Chacón interviewing Alanna Zrimsek, Morton Levin’s widow and partner. The film features Levin in conversation about his work and life as an artist and war veteran.
Morton Levin, Rape of the Luna Moth, 1978, paint on paper mounted on canvas.
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"Bateman Weaves” highlights the achievements of scientist and weaver William G. Bateman. From 1912-1947, the prodigious Bateman taught chemistry at UM, during which time he also became a celebrated lecturer, concert pianist, and composer. Until his death in 1966, his greatest contributions were in weaving where he combined scientific exploration with mathematical precision in his designs. This show is co-curated with the Missoula Weavers Guild in time for the Montana Association of Weavers & Spinners conference “A Thread Runs Through It,” held at UM from June 17-21, 2026.
The Missoula Weavers Guild will be holding weekly demonstrations in the Batts Gallery along with the exhibition. See their schedule on our Tours page.
Artwork: Details of textile samples from William Bateman. Photographs by Eileen Rafferty.
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The Montana Institute of Book Arts (MIBA), Bear Scratch Press, and the Montana Museum of Art and Culture proudly present “MIBA Showcase,” an exhibition highlighting artists and craftspeople who specialize in historical and contemporary book forms as well as the related fields of papermaking and printmaking. The exhibition features artwork by MIBA instructors Amanda Degenerer, Brenda Gallagher, Peter Koch, Emily Martin, Harry Reese, and Richard Wagener. Closing mid-December; date TBA.
Emily Martin, Devils and Evils Revisiting Dante’s Divine Comedy: An Unholy Tragedy, 2026, letterpress.
MMAC is committed to the University of Montana's guidelines on accessibility. For further resources, visit the UM accessibility page.
The University of Montana is committed to providing a learning and working environment that promotes respect, dignity, and equity for all individuals. See the updated Non-Discrimination Statement from the Office of Conflict, Resolution, & Policy for further info.