The Conrad Mansion Museum

The Conrad Mansion is located in Kalispell, Montana. It was occupied until 1964, by Charles Conrad's youngest daughter, Alicia Conrad Campbell. In 1974, Ms. Campbell made the decision to give the Conrad Mansion to the City of Kalispell in memory of her pioneering parents.

The Mansion rests regally on the edge of the original Kalispell townsite, high on a bluff that overlooks the valley and the Swan Mountain range. The home today sits on three landscaped acres, surrounded by a dry stone fence with iron gates. Six large annual flower beds and extensive ever blooming perennial beds provide constant color during the summer season, with pruned hedges, evergreens, and spacious lawns serving as a lush background. The structure was built by Charles E. Conrad for his family when he came to the area and established the Kalispell Townsite Company and later the Conrad National Bank.

Designed by a Spokane architect, the dwelling was completed in 1895. The exterior of the home is punctuated by arches, long gables, bay windows and huge native stone chimneys. The entire structure has 13,000 square feet and contains quarter sawn oak paneling and trim, eight sandstone fireplaces and wrought iron light fixtures. The windows are diamond paned leaded glass and some of the main rooms have colored and clear bottle glass in the windows. There are also 11 panels of Tiffany style stained glass.

The house contains a freight elevator, a dumbwaiter, a warming oven, built-in fire hoses on each level, drying drawers in the laundry, and a communication system: electronic call box, intercom and even a speaking tube. Additional features are two Italian onyx cold water drinking fountains.

Fees & Hours:

• Open May 15th to October 15th, Tuesday through Saturday.
• 10am - 5pm
• Guided tours are available on the hour.
• Adults: $8
• Seniors: $7
• Child (under 12): $3

The Conrad Mansion Museum grounds can also be rented for special events. For further information concerning any of the events or facilities at the Conrad Mansion Museum, it is best to contact the Museum Director.