Helena, Montana Landmarks

Carroll College

Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana 59625
Carroll College is a private Catholic college in Helena, Montana. The college has 21 buildings on a 63 acre campus, has over 35 academic majors, participates in 15 NAIA athletic sports, and is home to All Saints Chapel.

Cathedral of Saint Helena

Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana 59601
The Columbia Construction Company of New York began construction of the Cathedral in 1908; the cornerstone was laid on October 4 that year.

Helena Civic Center

Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana
The Helena Civic Center, also known as the Algeria Shrine Temple, is a Moorish Revival building in Helena, Montana that was built in 1919.

Holter Museum of Art

Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana 59601
The Holter Museum of Art is a contemporary art museum in the heart of downtown Helena, Montana.

Lewis & Clark Library

Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana 59601
September 2013 marked the 145th anniversary of continual library services to the people of Lewis and Clark County.

Montana Historical Society

Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana 59620
The Montana Historical Society acts to preserve historical resources important to the understanding of Montana history. Founded in 1865, it is one of the oldest such institutions in the Western United States.

Montana State Capitol

Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana 59601
The building, constructed of Montana sandstone and granite, is in Greek neoclassical architectural style. The exterior of the dome is covered in copper. Atop the dome is a statue of a woman affectionately dubbed "Lady Liberty."

Montana Veterans and Pioneers Memorial Building

Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana 59620
The Montana Veterans and Pioneers Memorial Building is in the Modern Movement-style. It was built in 1953.

Mount Helena City Park

Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana 59601
Mount Helena City Park is a 620-acre (2.5 km2) park in Helena, Montana. The park encompasses Mount Helena which rises 5,468 feet (1,667 m) above sea level, overlooking the city of Helena 1,300 feet (396 m) below.

Original Governor's Mansion

Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana 59601
In 1913, the state of Montana acquired a mansion to serve as the official residence for the governor of Montana. The house and carriage house were built originally in 1888 by William Chessman.