Missoula Attractions
Missoula (pop. 57,000) is known as the "Garden City" for its dense trees and lush green landscape. The settlement was called Hell Gate when it began as a trading post. Missoula was taken from a Salish Indian word meaning "near the cold, chilling waters."
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (Wildlife Visitor Center)
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and Wildlife Visitor Center in Missoula features wildlife habitat conservation, a collection of mounted elk displays, a wildlife gallery and wildlife films.
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
5705 Grant Creek Road
Missoula, MT 59808
United States
5705 Grant Creek Road
Missoula, MT 59808
United States
Phone 1 (406) 523-4545
Fax 1 (406) 523-4550
Hours
January 1 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
May 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Art Museum of Missoula
The Art Museum of Missoula features art by artists who lived or worked in the western United States, with an emphasis on contemporary Montana artists.
Art Museum of Missoula
335 North Pattee Street
Missoula, MT 59802-4520
United States
335 North Pattee Street
Missoula, MT 59802-4520
United States
Phone 1 (406) 728-0447
Fax 1 (406) 543-8691
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 |
Carousel for Missoula
Created in 1995, the carousel in Missoula features 38-hand carved horses and 2 chariot rides. The music is provided by the largest carousel band organ - with 400 pipes.
Hours
June 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
September 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
Historical Museum at Fort Missoula
The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula is on the site of historic Fort Missoula which was established in 1877. Exhibits feature the timber industry, forest management, the fort and early settlements. Six of the original 13 buildings have been renovated.
All values are in United States Dollars
Historical Museum at Fort Missoula
Building 322
Missoula, MT 59804
United States
Building 322
Missoula, MT 59804
United States
Phone 1 (406) 728-3476
Fax 1 (406) 543-6277
Hours
May 25 to September 3
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 4 to May 24
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| Family | $ 10.00 |
| Adult | $ 3.00 |
| Senior | $ 2.00 |
| Students | $ 1.00 |
| Child 6 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
Lolo National Forest
The Lolo National Forest is an important timber area and offers slopes that are open and grassy. Recreational opportunities include trout fishing, hiking, skiing, snowmobiling and ice fishing.
Lolo National Forest
Fort Missoula Building 24
Missoula, MT 59804
United States
Fort Missoula Building 24
Missoula, MT 59804
United States
Phone 1 (406) 329-3750
Fax 1 (406) 626-5403
Splash Montana
Splash Montana in Missoula features a splash pool, a kiddie slide, and a current channel. There is also a lap pool and hot tub.
All values are in United States Dollars
Hours
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 5.75 |
| Senior over 58 | $ 4.00 |
| Students | $ 4.00 |
| Child 11 & under | $ 3.50 |
| Child 1 & under | FREE |
