Building History
The Glacier Art Museum is housed in a turn-of-the-century Carnegie Library Building that is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places. The more than 100-year-old building, now wheelchair accessible, has undergone significant renovations to create a sophisticated museum setting while retaining the building's historic beauty.

Permanent Collection
The Museum’s growing permanent collection focuses on the art and artists of Montana. Featured in the permanent collection are works by Leonard Lopp, Bud Helbig, Ace Powell, O.C. Seltzer, Russell Chatham, Jeanne Hamilton, Hugh Hockaday, David Shaner, Thomas English, Bob Scriver, Gary Schildt, Tom Saubert, Frank Hagel, Mark Ogle, Jeff Walker, and others.

The Crown of the Continent
This permanent exhibition captures the nostalgia and grandeur of Glacier National Park that today still attracts so many artists seeking to portray its greatness. It features works by significant Glacier Park authors, photographers, and painters as well as Park collectibles, including vintage maps and hand-tinted photographs. While artists change from time to time, the exhibit always features the art and culture of Glacier National Park.

Off the Wall Gift Gallery
The Museum offers a charming source of unique pottery, glass, jewelry, cards, prints, books and other original handiwork by local and regional artists.

Historical Time Period for Site Housed in a 1904 Carnegie Library Building

Driving Directions from Nearest Town or Landmark Located in historic downtown Kalispell, two blocks off of Main Street at 2nd Ave East and 3rd Street. The Flathead County Library is just across the street.