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68 Great Falls Area Chamber of Commerce www.greatfallschamber.org * Businesses listed in BOLD BLACK are Chamber Members. E N T E RTA I N M E N T Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art 1400 1st Ave N. The Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art (The Square) is the only contemporary art museum in North Central Montana whose mission is to inspire and promote contemporary arts through exhibitions, collections, events, and education. The museum connects the community of Great Falls with culture and contemporary art. The Square believes that art is important to people's everyday lives. The building that houses the museum is almost 130 years old and was originally built as Central High School in 1895. The architectural design of the building is Renaissance Revival. The sandstone structure is over 44,000 square feet and the property takes up an entire city block. The Square respectfully supports diversity, equity, and inclusion where all voices are heard. Opportunities are created for diverse guests to make a meaningful connection with the arts. The Square supports contemporary artists by providing them with the opportunity to develop, create and exhibit new work. There are approximately 8 to 12 rotating exhibitions per year, as well as permanent installations. The outdoor sculpture garden has over 9 works of art to visit while walking the beautiful gardens. The Square's multi-generational art education program is robust and thriving. The programing inspires artistic expression and understanding of the complex and diverse world of the arts. Over 1200 students per year create art in this building. Ceramics, painting, drawing, dance, fi ber arts, collage, printing-making, and theatre are a sample of the types of classes that is off ered to the public quarterly. The Love for The Arts program provides free art educations program for adults and youth with disabilities, seniors, and veterans. Visitors can apply for scholarships to attend quarterly classes thanks to the Roberta Cooney Scholarship fund. In addition, the Square also serves as a venue for community events, including everything from baby showers to community performing arts. Hours: Tuesday 10:00 am to 9:00 pm Wednesday - Friday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Admission is Free Phone: 406-727-8255 Website: www.the-square.org Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Youtube The History Museum 422 2nd St S Operated by the Cascade County Historical Society, the History Museum is an archival research center with the mission "to preserve historical documents and records considered important to the heritage of central Montana." Visit the exhibits and experience slices of our Montana heritage including the permanent exhibit "Aged to Imperfection: A Montana take on Wabi-Sabi," and temporary exhibits highlighting historic downtown Great Falls, local sports legends and the historic Ozark Club. A jazz night fundraiser is held most Septembers and Legacy Awards are recognized each May. Hours: Tuesday - Friday 12:00 - 5:00 pm Admission: Free Phone: 406-452-3462 Website: https://www.greatfallshistorymuseum.org/ The Montana Veterans Memorial 25th St N and River Dr The Montana Veterans Memorial, recognized as a Montana State Memorial honoring the names of more than 7,500 military veterans, honors all military members both living and deceased. Visitors can use a kiosk with a computer to help locate memorial tiles. Tiles may be donated to honor any veteran who has served. The kiosk opens May 1st and closes November 12th each year. Phone: 406-454-9070 Website: www.montanaveteransmemorial.org Ursuline Centre - Heritage Museum 2300 Central Ave The Ursuline Centre has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1991. Take a historic tour of the Heritage Museum, which houses Native American artifacts and antique furniture, the Green Parlor, the Art Studio, the Chapel and the Bishop's Parlor. Rooms are available for meetings and/or retreats. Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am to 5 pm Historic Tours of the Ursuline Centre are available by appointment. While day-to-day operations and scheduled activities do not always allow for walk-in tours, we are happy to schedule guided tours with suffi cient prior notice for both groups and individuals. Admission: Free Phone: 406-452-8585 Website: www.u-centre.org