The Payne Family Native American Center building on a crisp autumn day on the University of Montana campus.

Payne Family Native American Center

Booking a Space at the PFNAC

The Payne Family Native American Center (PFNAC) offers a variety of spaces for learning, gathering, and celebration. Whether you’re hosting a class, meeting, cultural event, or ceremony, we welcome you to share in this meaningful space — one built on connection, respect, and community.

Payne Family Native American Center — Room Details

Note: No alcohol is permitted in the building.
Furniture may not be taken in or out of rooms.

Garden Level (Elouise Cobell Land & Culture Institute)

  • Room 009 – Garden Level
    Square Feet: 809 Sq Ft
    Capacity/Setup: Classroom (28 seating)

    Amenities:

    • Catering: ✅

    • Internet: ✅

    • Projector/Screen: ✅

    • Windows: ✅

    • Attached Rotunda/Foyer: ❌

    • Outdoor Space: ❌

    • Microphones: ❌

    Furniture: Flexible – furniture may be rearranged for events (no removal from room).

    Notes:

    • Located on the Garden Level.

    • No alcohol allowed in the building.

    View of room 009 from classroom door way 

  • Room 011 – Garden Level
    Square Feet: 1056 Sq Ft
    Capacity/Setup: Classroom (48 seating)

    Amenities:

    • Catering: ✅

    • Internet: ✅

    • Projector/Screen: ✅

    • Windows: ✅

    • Attached Rotunda/Foyer: ❌

    • Outdoor Space: ❌

    • Microphones: ❌

    Furniture: Flexible – furniture may be rearranged for events (no removal from room).

    Notes:

    • Located on the Garden Level.

    • No alcohol allowed in the building.

     View of classroom 011 from the North classroom door wayView of classroom 011 from the South classroom door way

  • Room 014 – Garden Level
    Square Feet: 1056 Sq Ft
    Capacity/Setup: Classroom (35 seating)

    Amenities:

    • Internet: ✅

    • Projector/Screen: ✅

    • Windows: ✅

    • Catering: ❌

    • Attached Rotunda/Foyer: ❌

    • Outdoor Space: ❌

    • Microphones: ❌

    Furniture: Flexible – furniture may be rearranged for events (no removal from room).

    Notes:

    • Please coordinate with the Fernando Sanchez & Zachariah Rides At The Door for availability.

    • Located on the Garden Level.

    • No alcohol allowed in the building.

    View of 014 from North door wayView of 014 from South door way

Main Floor

  • Room 103 – Main Floor
    Square Feet: 830 Sq Ft
    Capacity/Setup: Classroom (44 seating)

    Amenities:

    • Catering: ✅

    • Attached Rotunda/Foyer: ✅

    • Internet: ✅

    • Projector/Screen: ✅

    • Windows: ✅

    • Outdoor Space: ❌

    • Microphones: ❌

    Furniture: Flexible – furniture may be rearranged for events (no removal from room).

    Notes:

    • No alcohol allowed in the building.

    View of Room 103 from South classroom doorView of room 103 from North Classroom door

  • Room 105 – Main Floor
    Square Feet: 1122 Sq Ft
    Capacity/Setup: Classroom (50 seating)

    Amenities:

    • Catering: ✅

    • Attached Rotunda/Foyer: ✅

    • Internet: ✅

    • Projector/Screen: ✅

    • Outdoor Space: ❌

    • Microphones: ❌

    Furniture: Flexible – furniture may be rearranged for events (no removal from room).

    Notes:

    • No alcohol allowed in the building.

    View of room 105 from the door way

  • Room 109 – Main Floor (Conference Room)
    Square Feet: 245 Sq Ft
    Capacity/Setup: Conference (8 seating)

    Amenities:

    • Catering: ✅

    • Attached Rotunda/Foyer: ✅

    • Internet: ✅

    • Projector/Screen: ❌

    • Outdoor Space: ❌

    • Microphones: ❌

    Furniture: Static – furniture arrangement cannot be changed.

    Notes:

    • No alcohol allowed in the building.

    View of conference room 109 from West doorView of conference room 109 from East door

  • Rotunda – Main Floor
    Square Feet: 1400 Sq Ft
    Capacity/Setup:

    • Lecture/Theater: 100 seating

    • Banquet Rounds of 10: 100 seating

    • Banquet Rounds of 8: 80 seating

    • Crescent Rounds of 6: 60 seating

    • 6’ Tables: 96 seating

    • Standing Reception: 120

    Amenities:

    • Catering: ✅

    • Attached Rotunda/Foyer: ✅

    • Internet: ✅

    • Projector/Screen: ❌

    • Microphones: ❌

    • Outdoor Space: ❌

    Furniture: Flexible – furniture may be rearranged for events (no removal from room).

    Notes:

    • Central gathering space of the PFNAC.

    • No alcohol allowed in the building.

    Rotunda Floor taken from second floor, shows traditional designRotunda ceiling

Second Floor

  • Room 201 – Second Floor
    Square Feet: 576 Sq Ft
    Capacity/Setup: Classroom (24 seating)

    Amenities:

    • Catering: ✅

    • Attached Rotunda/Foyer: ✅

    • Internet: ✅

    • Projector/Screen: ✅

    • Outdoor Space: ❌

    • Microphones: ❌

    Furniture: Flexible – furniture may be rearranged for events (no removal from room).

    Notes:

    • No alcohol allowed in the building.

    View of room 201 from the back of the class

  • Room 202 – Second Floor
    Square Feet: 576 Sq Ft
    Capacity/Setup: Classroom (22 seating)

    Amenities:

    • Catering: ✅

    • Attached Rotunda/Foyer: ✅

    • Internet: ✅

    • Projector/Screen: ✅

    • Outdoor Space: ❌

    • Microphones: ❌

    Furniture: Flexible – furniture may be rearranged for events (no removal from room).

    Notes:

    • No alcohol allowed in the building.

    View of room 202 of PFNAC from doorway

  • Room 208 – Second Floor (Computer Lab)
    Capacity/Setup: 10 seating

    Amenities:

    • Attached Rotunda/Foyer: ✅

    • Internet: ✅

    • Catering: ❌

    • Projector/Screen: ❌

    • Outdoor Space: ❌

    • Microphones: ❌

    Furniture: Static – furniture arrangement cannot be changed.

    Notes:

    • No alcohol allowed in the building.

    View from the door of Computer Lab 208

  • Room 210 – Second Floor (Student Lounge)
    Capacity/Setup: 16 seating

    Amenities:

    • Catering: ✅

    • Attached Rotunda/Foyer: ✅

    • Internet: ✅

    • Projector/Screen: ❌

    • Outdoor Space: ❌

    • Microphones: ❌

    Furniture: Flexible – furniture may be rearranged for events (no removal from room).

    Notes:

    • Informal lounge area for students and small gatherings.

    • No alcohol allowed in the building.

    View of south side of the student lounge from door wayView of north side of the student lounge from door way

  • Room 211 – Second Floor (Conference Room)
    Capacity/Setup: 14 seating

    Amenities:

    • Catering: ✅

    • Attached Rotunda/Foyer: ✅

    • Internet: ✅

    • Projector/Screen: ❌

    • Outdoor Space: ❌

    • Microphones: ❌

    Furniture: Static – furniture arrangement cannot be changed.

    Notes:

    • No alcohol allowed in the building.

    View of conference room 211 from Door wayView of conference room 211 from back of the room

Reserving a space

Web form is under construction at the time being.
To make reservation please contact the Building and Program Manager via Email or phone call:
Zachariah.ridesatthedoor@mso.umt.edu || 406-243-5831

* Once submitted, we will review availability and follow up with confirmation or alternative options. Filling out this form does not confirm your reservation.Please allow 2–3 business days for a response. For urgent or last-minute requests, call 406-243-5831 – however not promised.