With the ongoing dedication of artists, educators, community members and volunteers, the Missoula Art Museum has grown from a summer arts festival to a thriving institution serving the Northwest. Accredited by the American Association of Museums since 1987, MAM develops and hosts approximately 25 exhibitions annually in three galleries located in the Carnegie building. During restoration and expansion of the Carnegie building (fall of 2004 through the end of 2005), MAM is presenting exhibitions and educational programs from a Temporary Contemporary museum in the historic Florence building in downtown Missoula. MAM looks forward to an accessible facility with expanded exhibition, classroom and storage space, as well as increased visitor services.

MAM's exhibition programs encompass diverse media from local and international contemporary artists. MAM manages the Missoula County Art Collection, as well as its own Collection, which is distinguished by the Contemporary American Indian Art Collection. With education at the core of its mission, MAM offers tours and classes for all ages, and collaborates with local art, literary and music communities to develop lectures and workshops. MAM also participates in the Arts in the Schools and Neighborhoods Program, which takes visual, literary and performance art directly to Missoula's most at-risk children in partnership with the Flagship Program.