Glacier Art Museum — Attraction in Kalispell

I traveled well out of my way to visit the Hockaday in Kalispell a few weeks ago and was very disappointed. There are virtually no pieces on display which are owned by the "museum" and the four galleries were filled almost exclusively with paintings and other works FOR SALE. In other words, the place is a gallery, not a museum (and usually galleries don't charge admission). One of the docents told me they own one Charley Russell painting but that it was locked away. (I note that the NW Montana Museum of History just down the street was very interesting and well...

Despite the “Community Standard” being that masks are only currently rarely sometimes “requested” around town, but literally not mandated by anyone (note: a few big box retail stores of the leftist persuasion in town have signs mandating masks but 95% of customers ignore and nobody enforces) - the museum will NOT allow you the option to choose NOT to wear a mask - so we chose NOT to spend our...

This museum is a true gem, and the community should be proud of it. The exhibits always have a variety of styles and can be enjoyed in about an hour. We visit three to five times a year and often find ourselves lingering longer. We especially appreciate the exhibits featuring local artists and students. The docents are excellent—knowledgeable, welcoming and share their appreciation of...