Planning a Charter Bus Rental in Great Falls, Montana?
Visit Museum of Western Artist in Great Falls
When in Great Falls, Montana, the Charles M. Russell Museum is a must see
for everyone. Included in the museum are the original western art of
resident Charles M. Russell. Tours are offered daily during June-August
which give visitors a great opportunity to learn about the collections at
the museum with much of the focus on the works of Russell who is known as
the "American Cowboy Artist." Visitors to the museum will enjoy viewing
Russell's oil, watercolors, sketches and bronzes which give a first-hand
account of the life in Montana at the turn of the century. You'll also tour
through the studio and home of Russell.
Great Falls has many other museums that are worth taking the time to visit.
The Malmstrom Air Force Base Museum has a large display of refurbished
aircraft and missiles along with numerous military displays and artifacts as
part of their permanent displays. the Galerie Trinitas & Chapel displays art
by Sister Mary Morin Trinitas. Sister Mary was head of the Art Department of
what was known as the College of Great Falls and her works include
stained-glass windows in the Chapel. Throughout the year the Galerie
sponsors numerous shows displaying art by local artist and students.
If you'd rather enjoy learning about Great Falls during a one or two hour
tour, then you'll enjoy the Great Falls Historic Trolley. The one hour tour
will take you along the river into the Historic Downtown where you'll view
waterfalls, museums, beautiful parks and the Historic Business District.
You'll also see the railroad area, saloons, historic homes and many other
sites. If you're up for the two hour trip, you'll enjoy following the route
of the Lewis and Clark Expedition and travel the same area they journeyed on
during their portage around the Missouri River waterfalls. You'll see where
they encountered dangerous attacks by buffalo and grizzly bear as well as
other hazards they faced in this area. You'll enjoy viewing three beautiful
waterfalls, the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center and Giant Springs that
spills out 134,000 galls of water per minute into the world's shortest
river.
Not only is Great Falls rich is historical events and places to see, but
visitors can also enjoy a variety of music and theater within the community.
The Great Falls Symphony Association offers a year around schedule of events
and is home to the full-sized Great Falls Symphony Orchestra, the Symphonic
Choir and Youth Orchestra. The Civic Center is designated a national
historic landmark and serves as a means for cultural events in the area. The
theater, meeting rooms and convention center help attract tourism and
economic development opportunities to the community.
You may find special events at the Montana Expo Park's Four Seasons Arena.
Events throughout the year include concerts, the Montana State Fair and
other arena events. Visitors to Great Falls may also find free concerts the
Great Falls Municipal Band as they host performances on Wednesdays during
the summer at the Gibson Park Band shell.
Great Falls has plenty of events and activities throughout the year to give
visitors plenty of sites to see, events to attend, and plenty to learn about
this area of Montana.
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