Live performances, open air theater, historical artifacts and diverse visual arts are just the beginning of what the Helena arts scene has to offer.

Helena has presents many wonderful cultural opportunities to residents and visitors.  Music lovers will enjoy the Helena Symphony and Choral which offers the highest quality in live performances of classical music. The Helena Jazz Jubilee supports Jazz history through live performances.

For those who enjoy the stage, The Montana Shakespeare Company is the state’s resident Shakespeare Company and it is celebrating its 10th season.  Residents and visitors can also enjoy full length theater productions in the open-air venue in the popular downtown Womens Park Grandstreet Theatre is a true gem, it is Montana’s longest running community theatre for over 30 years. Each year the company performs 8 or 9 plays and musicals to a very appreciative audience.

For those looking for the gallery experience, the Archie Bray Foundation  is an incredible collection of unique ceramic arts.  This non-profit institution offers artist-in-residencies, workshops, classes and an annual  exhibition of creative works. The Holter Museum of Art is a regional contemporary art museum that should not be missed.  The Montana Historical Society contains an incredible Charlie Russell collection and Montana historical artifacts.  The Upper Missouri Artists Gallery of Original Art is located in the historic Atlas Building, it features traditional, impressionist and abstract paintings and sculpture. Lastly, the Montana Military Museum documents two hundred years of military experiences in Montana.  Exhibits include uniforms, weapons and equipment used by soldiers. For those who enjoy arts, music and theater Helena will not disappoint.

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