Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art
Museum Regional contemporary art museum housed in historic building
Housed in a former school in Great Falls, Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art runs regional exhibitions, artist studios and community programs focused on contemporary and historic Montana artists.
Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art is an art museum and cultural center located in Great Falls, Montana, focused on visual arts and community engagement. The institution occupies a historic municipal building in the city’s Paris Gibson Square district.
The museum was established to preserve and activate a historic civic building while providing a permanent home for visual-arts programming in Great Falls. Over time it has developed a program of exhibitions and public programming tailored to regional audiences.
The museum sits in downtown Great Falls in the Paris Gibson Square historic area, within an urban riverside setting in north-central Montana.
- Collections and programs: Housed in a historic civic building in Great Falls, the museum focuses on contemporary and regional art and offers rotating exhibitions and community programs.
Tips for Visiting Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art #
- Check the museum's online schedule before you go-exhibitions and opening hours can change, and the best time to visit is when a new show or artist talk is on.
- Plan to time your visit with downtown Great Falls events (gallery nights or community openings) when the museum often has extended hours or artist-led activities that enhance the regular galleries.
Best Time to Visit Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art #
Best visited on weekday mornings outside summer and school holidays for smaller crowds and a more relaxed visit.
Weather & Climate near Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art #
Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -11°C to 29°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -11°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -8°C. The driest month with just 12 mm.
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March
March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with 68 mm of rain.
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June
June is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 1°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -9°C. Light rainfall.
