Attractions Founded in 1876, Miles City is rich in history. Almost all of our major attractions have a tie back to the history of the city. To note just a few, the Range Riders Museum is one of the most recognized “Old West” Museums around, encompassing 13 buildings of artifacts, and local area history. The WaterWorks Art Museum houses works of the premier artists in the country, in the original water-works facility of Miles City. The Center’s sandstone and cement construction tells the real story of the past. The Miles City Academy, formerly Ursuline Convent, as well as our Historic Main Street and Residential Districts, act as a draw to the visitors of Miles City. Featured Listings — Go back to directory. WaterWorks Art Museum WaterWorks Art Museum Contact: Dixie Reiger, Executive Director Work 85 Waterplant Rd. P.O. Box 1284 Miles City Montana 59301 work Work Phone: 406-234-0635work Website: WaterWorks Art Museum Biography The Art Center’s permanent collection is comprised of two groups of objects and images relevant to this mountain-plains region, the historical collection and the contemporary collection. The historical collection represents the prior and early Montana statehood years; this includes Native American, immigrant settlers and city builders prior to the 1950’s. The contemporary collection begins with the “Early Modernists” of the region from the mid-1900’s through the present. L.A. Huffman arrived at the new Fort Keogh, Montana Territory in 1879 to take over the “post photographer” position. Miles City became his adopted home until his death in 1931. Huffman made a business of capturing and printing images of the “this last west” frontier that popularized these images across and beyond the continent. Miles City Area Attractions Save NotesFrom the inside, circa 1910 concrete vaults of the WaterWorks Galleries give the Custer County Art & Heritage Center the look of a contemporary urban exhibition space. Located in the southeast corner of Montana, Miles City, with a population of under 10,000 citizens, is anything but urban. Since opening in 1977, 10,000 square feet of space has been renovated for exhibitions and education programs. As a cultural leader in southeastern Montana, the Center is a nonprofit organization guided by a philosophy of public service. Our mission is to provide, free of charge, high quality, interpretative exhibits in the visual arts and humanities; educational opportunities and informational services for the general public, schools and civic groups; and proper management of and accessibility to exhibited visual artworks, including the Center’s permanent collection, held in public trust. Visit our Museum Store, featuring many new pieces, including handmade cards, ceramics, books, and art. WAM – Montana NEA 50th Anniversary piece VENUE SPACE This is a unique facility, with areas inside and outside for special events. Call (406) 234-0635 to discuss the options. Main Gallery Outdoor patio area Hillermann Park This is a City-run park. Call 874-8606 to reserve the space Concrete picnic tables, mostly shaded by many large trees, horseshoe pit. MILES CITY VENUES CATERING OPTIONS
