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and his wife Kay and other community members and artists, organized in support of the conversion of the building to an art museum. The
Missoula Museum of the Arts opened in March 1975. In 1987, the museum began actively collecting and accessioning artworks, and was accredited by the
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Missoula Museum of the Arts officially changed its name to the Missoula Art Museum upon completion of this renovation and expansion. The newly renovated building provides 6000 square feet of exhibitions space.
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